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Despite the deregulation of the oil industry, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) retain sufficient authority to investigate and act against unreasonable increases in petroleum prices, House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. “Under the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Law of 1998, a DOE–DOJ Task Force was […]
Following the broad spread of smoke caused by the massive fire that broke out at a waste disposal site in Navotas City, a total of 115 affected families from the island barangay of Salambao in Obando, Bulacan were rescued and received aid from the Provincial Government of Bulacan (PGB). The PGB has conducted a thorough […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), led by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, took part in the ADB: BOC-Invited Business Support Seminar hosted by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, where the agency underscored its continuing efforts to enhance trade facilitation and strengthen partnerships with the international business community, particularly Korean investors. In his presentation, Nepomuceno highlighted the BOC’s […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up its Food Lane program to ensure the uninterrupted movement of agricultural goods and help stabilize supply and prices, as the government responds to a declared national energy emergency. The move follows Executive Order No. 110 issued by Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which calls for a whole-of-government response to […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalizing their collaboration on evidence-based energy regulation and broader policy development in the energy sector. The MOU outlines key areas of cooperation, including providing information support for technical and analytical research, implementing capacity-building and […]
Instead of scrapping youth leadership bodies like the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is calling for stronger reforms, saying programs like student councils and youth governance remain essential in shaping future leaders. Speaking before students at the Cebu Technological University, Cayetano stressed that the issue is not the existence of youth […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson backed the Department of Energy (DOE)’s move to mandate fuel price adjustments, provided these remain reasonable. Lacson said such intervention – enabled by the DOE’s authority to impose price adjustment limits during a state of national energy emergency – is far better than leaving the fuel prices to the […]
Senator Bong Go graced the Junior World Team Championship 2026 of the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) at Apo Golf and Country Club in Davao City as Special Guest of Honor, reaffirming his strong support for young athletes from around the world as they demonstrated excellence, discipline, and sportsmanship. “Congratulations to the organizers […]
SquEEEze is a series of competitions organized to showcase the skills and knowledge of students in Science, Mathematics, and EEE concepts. It is an event that aims to unite aspiring young minds throughout the country for the advancement of Electrical and Electronics Engineering by conducting a national-level quiz contest, addressing and rectifying key issues through […]
Second star to the right, and straight on ’til morning! Fasten your faith, sprinkle your pixie dust, and prepare to take flight as the world of civil engineering once again rises above the clouds. Neverland calls, and only the boldest minds will soar. The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Mapúa University Student Chapter proudly […]