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As the oil crisis deepens concerns over energy supply, Isabela is turning to a surprising resource most people throw away—garbage. As it turns out, in Isabela, trash just needs a career change. The Provincial Government of Isabela (PGI) is advancing plans for a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility that will convert municipal solid waste into renewable electricity, […]
All systems are go at the House of Representatives for a high-level joint hearing as 13 key committees convene in a coordinated push to fast-track measures easing rising fuel costs for Filipinos and deliver both immediate and long-term solutions. The hearing at the People’s Center Building, will be facilitated by Marikina City Representative Miro Quimbo, […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. formally established a Food Security Task Force within the Department of Agriculture (DA) to closely monitor and respond to disruptions in agricultural supply, prices, and trade caused by the ongoing energy emergency and geopolitical tensions in key export markets. Tiu Laurel said that the move aims to replace the […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno announced that the Bureau of Customs (BOC) recorded its highest first-quarter revenue collection in history, generating ₱239.054 billion in the first three months of 2026 to support government programs and national development. The Bureau’s strong performance places the first quarter of 2026 among its top-performing periods, surpassed only by the July […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) commenced evidentiary hearings at its main office in Pasig City for ERC Case No. 2026-016 RC, presided over by ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan. The case involves the application of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for the approval of its Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR), Performance Incentive Scheme […]
As fuel and food prices continue to strain Filipino households, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said the country must draw from a different kind of resource, one he calls “spiritual fuel,” to withstand growing economic pressure. In a recent vlog, Cayetano likened the role of faith to fuel, a resource he said people now […]
It’s tee time in the UAAP, and the University of the Philippines is heading to the brand new golf tournament with a swinging addition. Junior Philippine Golf Tour standout Angel Banez is the newest Fighting Maroon, standing at the fore of State U’s quest to rule over the just-introduced event for UAAP Season 88. “UP […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his push for accessible healthcare at the grassroots level as he led the turnover of a Super Health Center in Barangay Banayal, Tulunan, Cotabato, emphasizing the role of frontline workers, local government cooperation, and sustained government support in strengthening primary care services. Go was joined by Tulunan Mayor Lee Ventura Villasor […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed serious concerns over reports that cold storage facilities are saturated with imported agricultural products, preventing local farmers from accessing essential storage services. This situation could worsen post-harvest losses and threaten national food security. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform plans to invite cold storage operators […]
There’s a small moment most people don’t talk about. You’re about to open your banking app.Or check your balance.Or review your expenses for the month. And for a second… you pause. Hindi naman sira ang sistema mo.Wala ka namang ginawang palpak. Pero may konting kaba. “Mamaya na.” So you close it.Or you scroll instead.Or you […]