The Philippines has numerous dams including 15 run-of-the-river systems. Altogether, these megastructures produce 1.19 gigawatts (GW) of electricity. With at least 20 hydropower projects in the pipeline, this unprecendented move has potential to generate up to 12.74 GW, according to the Department of Energy data. The abundance of natural water falls makes the Philippines an ideal place to harness this renewable energy, especially pumped-hydroelectric power, whih it has pioneered in South-east Asia.

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Rescue teams search for 17 after Vietnam ship sinks

45 people have been rescued as authorities continue operations near Spratly Islands

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Modi announces exam reform task force after protests

Nandan Nilekani to lead overhaul of India’s embattled examination system

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79th to 101st: Pakistan passport journey over 20 years

Visa-free access stalls at 29 destinations despite modest post-2021 recovery

Pakistan’s travel freedom shrinks as global mobility gap widens over 20 years

India warns seafarers of Black Sea shipping risks

The latest advisory comes after MV AGN Ragnar was struck at Odesa with four Indians aboard

Smoke rises from a civilian ship in the Black Sea off Odesa. Attacks on commercial vessels in the region have increased since April 2026.

Bollywood reacts as Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

From Alia Bhatt to Priyanka Chopra, stars hailed the student movement

A resignation that ended weeks of protest.

India visa-free map changed in July: Places still open

New visa rules in 2026 reshape travel plans for Indian holidaymakers

New visa rules in 2026 reshape travel plans for Indian holidaymakers

4 Indians aboard ship hit at Odesa; search underway

Indian Embassy says search and rescue operations are underway after ship was struck

Two Indians safe, two unaccounted for after MV AGN Ragnar cargo ship hit at Odesa port

‘Just the beginning’: What’s next for CJP after win

Government yields to CJP as NEET leak fury sparks reforms, minister’s exit

Students celebrate the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in Amritsar on July 25, 2026 amid an ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at New Delhi's jantar Mantar over alleged NEET examination irregularities.

Eala, Venus reportedly not paired for Mubadala DC Open

Development comes as surprise since they were listed together on tournament’s homepage

Alexandra Eala, Venus Williams reportedly not paired for Mubadala DC Open

Joshi gets India's education portfolio as Pradhan quits

President Murmu accepts Pradhan’s resignation, hands education charge to Joshi

Pralhad Joshi

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