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A member of the House of Representatives’ nuclear energy committee welcomed Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s call to revisit nuclear energy production to reinforce the country’s energy security and reduce rising electricity costs. “The effect of the Middle East conflict to our country only underlines the need to lessen our dependency on oil. Mahabang usapin pa […]
The House Committee on Games and Amusements chaired by Cavite Representative Antonio Ferrer approved the creation of a technical working (TWG) that will fine-tune House Bill (HB) 9386, which seeks to reconstitute and modernize the Philippine Racing Commission (PHILRACOM) into the Philippine Racing Corporation (PHILRACOR). The committee tapped Pasay City Representative Antonino Calixto to head […]
The City Government of Makati, through the Makati Health Department, has launched the Makati City School-Based Influenza Vaccination Program, making Makati the first LGU in NCR to offer free flu vaccines to public school students. A total of 31, 537 eligible students across all Makati public schools are set to receive the free flu vaccine. […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of two shipments from China containing misdeclared firecrackers worth approximately ₱40 million at the Bureau of Customs – Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP). Two shipments from China, each valued at approximately ₱20 million, were flagged by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) after derogatory reports indicated the presence […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will not suspend rice imports this year, opting to prioritize food security over market intervention as it prepares for a strong El Niño that could curb domestic production and tighten rice supplies ahead of the dry season harvest in early 2027. The decision marks a shift from last year, when […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has directed the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to refund a total of P9.51 billion to its customers, at an average refund rate of PO.3448 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The directive, issued in ERC Case Nos. 2025-178 RC and 2026-040 RC, covers Meralco’s regulatory “true-up” of its distribution charges for the period […]
Senator Bong Go welcomed the continued expansion of regional specialty centers and medical scholarship programs mentioned during the State of the Nation Address, saying these initiatives could bring advanced healthcare closer to Filipinos and strengthen the country’s medical workforce. Go stressed that patients in the provinces should not have to travel to Metro Manila or […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has filed Senate Bill No. 2345 in a bid to prohibit the recovery of system loss charges from electricity consumers by amending existing laws and making electricity more affordable for Filipino households. Filed a day after the State Of The Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the measure amends Republic […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan hailed Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala’s win in the recently concluded Mubadala DC Open Final, marking her first-ever hardcourt final win and her first WTA 500 final appearance. In his congratulatory message, Pangilinan said that Eala’s win must serve as an inspiration for the Filipino youth and highlighted the positive impact of […]
Quezon City, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts (UP AME) proudly unveils the exciting lineup of competitions and stage activities for AME Matsuri 2026, set to take place on August 14, 2026, at the Open Space between Vinzons Hall and the Student Union Building, UP Diliman. As part of UP AME’s […]