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Satellite technology is expanding internet connectivity to areas where conventional broadband infrastructure may be limited. In Isabela, the provincial government is tapping into this technology through the planned rollout of Starlink satellite internet units to public schools. The initial batch consists of 600 Starlink units intended for distribution to various schools across the province to […]
The government is allocating ₱38.2 billion in 2027 to subsidize the tuition of disadvantaged students who need to enroll in private high schools because public schools in their communities are either inaccessible or lack sufficient classroom capacity, House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. Libanan noted the funding is expected to benefit […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the Gas Auction Implementing Rules (GAIR). These Rules set the price ceiling, the fuel cost safeguards and the payment system for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Mid-Merit Natural Gas Capacity Auction Program. The Commission adopted the Rules at its recent meeting. It did so under DOE Department Circular […]
The Department of Agriculture has imposed a 60-day restriction on pork imports after a preliminary investigation found that rising foreign shipments have seriously injured the domestic hog industry. The DA said falling farmgate prices have already cost local producers an estimated P27.9 billion in the first seven months of 2026. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel […]
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla underscored the importance of international intelligence-sharing and coordinated enforcement in stopping large-scale illegal drug shipments, following the seizure of 200 kilograms of suspected shabu worth an estimated P1.36 billion at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) in Tondo, Manila. Remulla led the presentation and […]
Following his call to raise farmgate prices of pork and tighten pork import controls, Senator Kiko Pangilinan welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) announcement of a 60-day ban on pork imports, as it will address the difficulties faced by local hog raisers and strengthen the country’s domestic livestock industry. The chair of the Senate Committee […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo raised serious concern over the reported fraudulent and large-scale improper disposal of deceased companion animals by some pet aftercare service providers. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 771, Tulfo cited the episode aired on Raffy Tulfo Action (RTIA) on November 2 wherein pet owners complained that the remains of 29 pets, including […]
Media powerhouse NET25 has closely monitored a week in which the economy slowed and the dry season drew nearer. The NET25.com portal carried news of a 2.1 percent growth figure, a warning of power shortages under a Super El Niño, as well as a Senate call for a state of calamity in the areas El […]
Senator Chiz Escudero’s Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement has maintained its zero-backlog record after acting on all 67 bills and resolutions referred to the panel since he assumed the committee chairmanship in September last year. At a public hearing recently, the committee tackled legislation aimed at expanding access to affordable housing, improving socialized […]
“Baka naman pwede rin gayahin.” This was Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos’ response to news that a neighboring country is set to help finance a shift to solar energy for its residents. Thailand recently launched a THB 50-billion (around USD 1.48 billion) nationwide home solar program that will allow households to receive support for […]