Trouble in paradiseTrouble is brewing in the mountains of Rizal, and how it will end will depend on Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla. This is about the placement of proposed wind turbines in Rizal’s karst landscapes by Vena Energy, a company that describes itself as a major green solution provider in the Asia-Pacific region. Lotilla and Vena Group Philippines country head Samrinder Nehria to reconsider the placement of the company’s proposed wind turbines in Rizal’s karst landscapes. While supporting renewable energy, he stressed that clean energy projects must also protect nature and follow environmental safeguards. Tanghal Tertulia, UP’s flagship cultural program, is set against the scenic bamboo backdrop of the UP Executive House Amphitheater in Diliman.

Source: Philippine Star January 28, 2026 16:43 UTC