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The House Committee on Energy, chaired by Palawan Representative Jose Alvarez, approved substitute bills and their corresponding committee reports seeking to free consumers from paying for system loss and liberalize power generation down to the consumer level. A total of 43 House bills (HBs) and two House resolutions were filed seeking to end the practice […]
The Provincial Government of Bohol, under the leadership of Governor Aris Aumentado, is exploring opportunities to attract more Japanese visitors through charter flights, educational tourism, and sustainable travel experiences. This was discussed during the courtesy visit of the Japan Tourist Bureau Corporation (JTBC) at the Governor’s Office, where the delegation talked about the second charter […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is strengthening its efforts to promote healthcare and wellness tourism as a driver of investment, job creation, and regional tourism development, while supporting the growth of the Philippines as a competitive health and wellness destination. Speaking at the 15th Arangkada Philippines Forum, Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay called on business leaders, […]
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) announced the final four official entries for its 52nd edition at the Main Wing of Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City, completing the eight-film lineup set to screen in cinemas nationwide this Christmas season. The final four official entries are: 1. “Los Salvajes Bravos” Genre: Historical drama Producer: JesCom Films […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) issued Resolution No. 33, Series of 2026, introducing a one-time settlement adjustment to address unusually high line rental charges incurred in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) from March 26 to April 30, 2026, to ensure fairer electricity market settlements and protect consumers from unwarranted costs. The Resolution addresses charges […]
Senate Committee on Energy Chairperson Senator Erwin Tulfo has warned power companies against taking advantage of extreme weather conditions such as the “Super El Niño,” by imposing unjustified rate hikes or delivering substandard service. This comes after the Department of Energy (DOE) and various electric distribution cautioned the public about expected electricity price spikes and […]
Senator Bong Go called on the country’s sports institutions to keep athletes from becoming casualties of internal disputes, governance problems and financial difficulties within national sports associations, saying those who train and compete for the Philippines should never be made to suffer because of “sports politics.” Go made the appeal as chairperson of the Senate […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan raised concerns over the proposed importation of American rice, stressing that the government should instead prioritize lowering domestic rice production costs to make the staple more affordable for consumers while protecting the livelihood of Filipino farmers. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform said that the potentially […]
Observing National School Safety Week, Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla led a joint school safety audit and safety drill at Bangkal High School. The event marked the formal signing of a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of the Interior and Local […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC), has issued the guidelines for the 2026 National Literacy Awards (NLA), reaffirming its commitment to recognize partners that help advance literacy in Filipino communities. Under DepEd Memorandum No. 062, s. 2026, the NLA provides guidance to DepEd Central and Field Offices, concerned agencies, and […]