Consumers may see higher electricity bills beginning August after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) authorized the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to start collecting roughly ₱63.45 billion as part of its approved revenues. In a statement, the ERC said it granted NGCP an annual revenue requirement of ₱374.98 billion for the fifth regulatory period covering 2023 to 2027—lower …
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The government’s temporary freeze on rice imports has begun to push farmgate palay prices upward, according to the Department of Agriculture. Latest figures showed dry palay fetching ₱21.52 per kilogram as of Jan. 30, while fresh palay rose to ₱18.42 per kilo, signaling a turnaround from the slump that followed heavy import arrivals last year. Records from the Philippine Statistics …
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Right-of-way acquisition for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is nearing completion, with authorities targeting full acquisition by June as construction advances across key stations. At the groundbreaking of the Shaw Boulevard Station on Friday, Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez reported that overall right-of-way (ROW) acquisition has reached 90.92 percent. Pre-construction activities for the Shaw Boulevard Station, he added, are …
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A South Korean national wanted in Seoul for alleged fraud and money laundering was refused entry into the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado identified the passenger as 26-year-old Hwang Hyeonjun, who was intercepted at Mactan-Cebu International Airport on Feb. 5 after arriving from Vietnam aboard a Philippine Airlines flight. Immigration officers flagged Hwang …
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Malacañang on Friday rebuked Vice President Sara Duterte over her latest criticisms of the administration, urging her to focus on action rather than rhetoric. The response came after Duterte raised concerns about the country’s situation and accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of committing impeachable offenses. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro dismissed the Vice President’s remarks during a briefing. “Unang-una, masasabi …
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Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said his recent meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan focused on easing tensions, not the disputed Kalayaan Island Group. “Hindi namin pinag-usapan ‘yung Kalayaan (We didn’t talk about the Kalayaan issue). Mas pinag-usapan namin ‘yung how to de-escalate the tensions between the two countries. And a lot has to do with cultural exchanges,” Remulla said. He …
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The Anti-Terrorism Council is stepping up efforts to address terrorism and emerging threats, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said following its 37th meeting on Thursday. “During the meeting, the Executive Secretary directed all concerned agencies to deliver concrete, coordinated actions grounded in vigilance, unity, and compassion for the nation’s welfare,” the Office of the Executive Secretary said in a Friday statement. …
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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday urged the government to channel financial assistance through a unified online system to reduce red tape and limit political interference. Under his proposed Senate Bill 155, the Department of Information and Communications Technology would lead the rollout of the eGov Super App or similar digital platforms for aid requests. “The online or …
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The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) and the Department of Foreign Affairs–Office of Cultural Diplomacy (DFA-OCD) have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost the global profile of Philippine textiles. DOST-PTRI Director Julius Leaño Jr. and DFA-OCD acting head Arlene Magno formalized the partnership, which seeks to promote “Telang Pinoy” as both a technological innovation and …
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) said last week it is prepared to secure the upcoming third part of the anti-corruption protest, the Trillion Peso March, scheduled later this month. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) units will lead the deployment of personnel and resources for the event. PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said, “We are now reviewing and …
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