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Quezon City is making it easier for homes, condominiums, and commercial establishments to install rooftop solar panels through QC Helpline 122, giving QCitizens free expert guidance to lower electricity costs, shift to clean energy, and help build a more sustainable city. As electricity costs continue to rise, rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems offer property owners […]
The House of Representatives recently approved a measure strengthening and expanding the country’s agricultural insurance system to give Filipino farmers and fisherfolk greater protection against typhoons, floods, droughts, diseases and other threats to their livelihoods. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, one of the authors of House Bill No. 10365, stressed the importance of the […]
What appeared to be ordinary water pressure equipment was found concealing approximately 925 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as “shabu,” with an estimated value of ₱6.29 million. The Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. underscored the vital role of the Philippine Sugar Technologists Association (PhilSuTech) in helping the sugarcane industry turn science and innovation into higher productivity, better incomes, and greater resilience. Speaking at the 72nd PhilSuTech Annual National Convention in Cebu City, Tiu Laurel said the association’s expertise will be increasingly important […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, called for structural and operational reforms in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) to strengthen market flexibility and support the country’s transition toward a more resilient and inclusive energy future during the Electricity Market Exchanges (EMX) 2026 at the Solaire Resort […]
Senator Ping Lacson is exploring ways to make the distribution of the National Tax Allotment (NTA) to local government units (LGUs) more equitable, particularly by giving smaller LGUs greater resources to spur development. Lacson, who chairs the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, said that under the current NTA formula, smaller towns and provinces receive […]
Senator Bong Go was recognized as one of the Ten Outstanding Legislator-Senators in the Philippines by the Gawad Pilipino Awards during the Gawad Balangay Awards held o at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Commissioned Officers Club House in General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. In a video message, Go emphasized that beyond any award or […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan welcomed the Senate’s approval on third reading of the proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), saying the measure is long overdue recognition for the country’s frontliners at the community level. Pangilinan said barangay health workers have long served as the first line of care for Filipino families, especially in underserved […]
Amid an alarming increase of anti-vaccine sentiment in the country, the president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines called on his fellow local leaders to “actively engage our communities” to combat the threat of misinformation being circulated especially online. “We need to actively engage our communities and convince them of the benefits of immunization, and […]
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 […]