The Philippine government has given the go signal for electric jeepneys or mini-buses to ply the country's public roads in a move that environmentalists hailed Monday as a "milestone" in efforts to ease global warming. By Sahil Nagpal

To address soaring gasoline prices and the worsening pollution problem, the Pasig City government has introduced liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-powered tricycles. By Nancy C. Carvajal, Philippine Daily Inquirer

More than 20 student leaders from seven universities in Cebu gathered at the University of San Carlos-Main Campus on April 9 for the orientation-workshop on Clean Air Youth Alliance (CAYA) Cebu.

As part of the campaign for a healthy environment and to reduce dependence on expensive imported crude, President Arroyo yesterday authorized the release of P1 billion for the promotion of "green" private and public vehicles in the country. By Genalyn D. Kabiling

By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr., TJ Burgonio, Abigail L. Ho, Philippine Daily Inquirer

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will soon use microchips to control the flow of buses along EDSA’s loading and unloading bays and other Metro Manila roads. By Michael Punongbayan, Philippine Star

Once again the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - Environmental Management Bureau will have its hands doubly full, as the lead agency as the country celebrates the month of November as the Philippine Clean Air Month.

The Taguig City government is building a transport terminal to help ease traffic on the East Service Road. By Julie M. Aurelio

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) is now inviting bidders for service contractor that will construct the North Extension project that aims to inter-connect LRT Line I from Monumento-station to MRT's North Avenue.

The establishment of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will be a more feasible mode of public transportation for Cebu City because its capital costs are lower compared to a metro rail system, Cebu City Planning and Development Officer Nigel Paul Villarete said. By Doris C. Bongcac, Cebu Daily News

Almost as many cars run in Metro Cebu as in Manila, but Cebuano authorities are not improving the major roads, said Cebu City Planning and Development Officer Paul Villarete.

Bus rapid transit (BRT) system moves closer to reality (by Aurora Fe Ables, Transport Specialist, CAI-Asia Center)

The National Biofuels Board (NBB), which will oversee the government’s alternative fuels program, has been given an initial budget of P90 million for 2008, Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr. said. By Abigail L. Ho, Inquirer

The World Clean Energy Awards, announced in Basel, Switzerland, on June 15, recognize innovative, practical projects that move renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions into the mainstream. By Alana Herro

25 July 2007, Manila, Philippines

Even before “carbon offsetting” became a buzzword in the corporate world, some companies were already undertaking a slew of initiatives quietly to protect reefs, recycle wastes and, yes, develop cleaner fuel. By TJ Burgonio, Inquirer

The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food is putting up the country’s first jatropha processing plant to encourage the use of jatropha as a biodiesel source, PCAFI president Alejandro Teves Escaño said Wednesday. By Amy R. Remo, Inquirer

The report describes the quality of air in Metro Manila and other major cities in the Philippines from 2003 and 2004. It also covers major initiatives of the the government, civil society and other stakeholders in the area of air pollution and air quality management. The report was prepared by the Environmental Management Bureau with Donato de la Cruz as lead writer.

Integrated Bar of the Philippines encourages ordinary citizens to take pictures of smoke-belching vehicles and send the pictures to the IBP for legal action.

Announces direct injection field test results showing dramatic two-stroke engine reductions

15 December 2005, Manila, Philippines

Board approved the key activities of the PCA Business Plan 2006

Joyce Javillonar joins the Philippine Partnership for Clean Air (PCA) as its new coordinator

20 October 2005, Manila, Philippines

6 September 2005, Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines

10 February 2005, Meeting at the Office of the Assistant Secretary, Land Transportation Office (LTO)

Results released by market research firm Synovate (31 January 2005)

Key organizations engaged in air quality monitoring in Metro Manila discussed their findings and methodology with stakeholders.

In order to address one of the largest contributors to air pollution in the developing world, EnviroFit is focusing on the dissemination of retrofit technology that reduces emissions from 2–stroke cycle ("two-stroke", "2-stroke") engines.

CDM Country Guides is a series of manuals on CDM project development for Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand developed by IGES. These guidebooks aim at facilitating CDM project developments in Asia by providing essential information to both project developers and potential investors.

Produced by US-AEP, a project of USAID

Registered Vehicles (1981-2004) using data from the Land Transportation Office (LTO)

Dasgupta and Maler (1991) ruefully observed: The fact that for such a long while environmental and development economics have had little to say to each other is a reflection of these academic disciplines; it does not at all reflect the world as we should know it.

The power industry of the Philippines, a government monopoly until the passage of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act in 2001, has had a particularly troubled history.

A Strategic Plan for Quezon City and Puerto Princesa City, Philippines

Dao 2007-22 Guidelines on the Requirements for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and other Acceptable Protocols, 'Thereby Modifying and Clarifying Certain Provisions of Section 5, Rule X of Dao 2000-81 and other Related Provisions

Compiled by the CAI-Asia Center and the Partnership for Clean Air in the Philippines