In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued simplified guidelines for the installation of own-use solar panels for households, medical facilities, and small enterprises. The DOE said the streamlined process reduces regulatory requirements as part of efforts to expand access to clean energy and help consumers cut reliance on electricity from the grid.…

In an era dominated by endless notifications, short-form videos, and constant digital multitasking, maintaining focus has become increasingly difficult. According to American psychologist Gloria Mark, a chancellor’s professor of informatics at University of California, Irvine, the average human attention span on screens has declined sharply over the past two decades. Mark said this drop in attention span has significant implications for productivity,…

Rising global temperatures are not only fueling extreme weather events worldwide and disrupting livelihoods—they are also quietly eroding the foundation of modern urban transportation. A comprehensive scientific review by Chinese researchers on climate warming and urban infrastructure found that high-intensity or torrential rains significantly reduce the lifespan of urban asphalt roads while increasing safety risks for drivers. The review, published in the…