Amid plans from the House majority bloc to pursue a "Bayanihan 3" measure and provide relief to fuel cost-weary Filipinos, a congressman from the minority bloc did just that. Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal has filed House Bill (HB) No. 8821, or the proposed “National Energy...
Energy efficiency will be a key aspect of the envisioned "Bayanihan 3" bill, Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Miro Quimbo said as the House of Representatives readies to craft the measure. Quimbo, in a virtual press conference Tuesday, March 31 said the...
Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Miro Quimbo believes that the Marcos administration won 't have to incur debt to make the envisioned "Bayanihan 3" law work and provide relief to Filipinos amid the fuel price crisis. In a virtual press conference Tuesday, Quimbo was asked whether or not he...
All signs point to the crafting of a so-called "Bayanihan 3" bill in the House of Representatives--a measure that is meant to serve as a response not only to the current fuel price crisis, but also future problems that would require a whole-of-government solution. Thus, said Committee on Ways and...
Google has rolled out Search Live globally, bringing its AI-powered search experience to all languages and locations where AI Mode is available. The expansion now covers more than 200 countries and territories, allowing users to engage with Search through real-time voice and camera conversations....
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported minor Strombolian activities at Mayon Volcano on Sunday, March 29, generating ash plumes that rose about 500 meters before drifting southwest. According to the agency, the Strombolian events occurred at 12:30 a.m. and 6:46...
The Police Regional Office-3 is deploying over 13,000 personnel across Central Luzon for Holy Week. PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez said the increase in personnel will match the growing number of travelers, pilgrims, and devotees across the region. “From our initial 2,000 personnel, we...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Friday, March 27 welcomed the successful drilling of the Camago-3 gas well, saying it a breakthrough for the Philippine’s energy security and local energy production. “This comes as a source of hope and opportunity, especially at a time when the conflict in West Asia...
Police in Central Luzon recorded a 14.95-percent decline in focus crimes from Feb. 24 to March 18. In a report on Friday, the Police Regional Office-3 said that from 214 cases recorded between Feb. 1 and 23, the numbers dropped to 182. PRO-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez attributed the...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The body of a female victim of the ill-fated MV Trisha Kerstin 3 was found floating in the sea of Isabela City in Basilan province on Thursday, March 20. The victim was identified as Nurshaina Jalaide of Barangay Bakud, Siasi municipality, Sulu province. Her body was discovered...
The Police Regional Office-3 is set to deploy 2,000 police personnel in Central Luzon to ensure a safe, orderly, and secure summer vacation under Ligtas Sumvac 2026. Police Brig. Gen. Jess B Mendez, PRO-3 director, said that they are on heightened alert and fully prepared from March 29 to May 31....
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao-Ministry of Social Services and Development has distributed financial assistance to victims of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 tragedy in Sulu and Zamboanga City. A total of 163 victims received assistance distributed on March 9 and 10...
