The Luzon grid was placed under red and yellow alerts for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, May 29, by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). During the day, the Luzon grid experienced a red alert status from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with yellow alerts in place from 12 p.m. to 1...
Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos presents the driver of the Mercedes Benz, tagged as the person who shot dead a 65-year old family driver over a road rage incident in Makati City, during a press conference at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Police arrested on...
The National Chess Federation of the Philippines teams up with Negros Oriental as they host the FIDE-rated National Age Group Championship Eliminations slated May 31 to June 6 at the Oriental Convention Center in Dumaguete City. The weeklong event, presented by Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel...
As the National Teachers College (NTC) commemorates its near century-long dedication to education, the institution takes another pioneering step toward a sustainable future by transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy. This significant achievement was made possible through a strategic...
Jorge de Brito has expressed his strong desire to stay with Alas Pilipinas beyond his initial contract expiration. Jorge de Brito (PNVF) Looks like the Brazilian coach has more than proven his worth to the country’s volleyball program as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF)...
The Imus City Government and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines inaugurated the Labanan sa Alapan Monument on May 28 (Photo from Mayor Alex Advincula's Facebook page) CAVITE – The local government unit (LGU) of Imus and the National Historical Commission of the...
(Source: Unsplash | iSawRed) The Philippine flag, a national treasure, carries deep symbolism in the hearts of the Filipino people. However, a common misconception surrounds the three stars, often thought to represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Historical documents reveal a different story: the...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) committed to complete the critical transmission line in Luzon now that the Supreme Court has lifted the temporary restraining order (TRO) on the project. In a statement on Tuesday, May 28, NGCP announced that work on the Hermosa-San Jose...
National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the government should avoid giving subsidies to oil and power sectors as it would only benefit the rich. Balisacan told reporters on the sidelines of the Philippine Economic Briefing that subsidies should be aimed...
Philippine flag (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The bullying that the Philippines has been experiencing from outside forces gives all the more reason for Filipinos to "proudly and bravely wave" the national flag. Thus, said House...
Aside from the higher buying price of palay, the National Food Authority (NFA) wants to increase the number of drying facilities to improve the country’s buffer stock of rice. NFA Director Larry Lacson explained that they are closely coordinating with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the...
National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the reduction of domestic rice prices by 20 percent in September is possible given that world prices will decline. Balisacan referred to the statement by Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, noting that external...
