The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will mete out administrative penalties on transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) if it cannot provide justifiable explanation or grounds why it had been swamped with project delays. “The ERC required the NGCP to explain why it...
Big power consumers, such as commercial and industrial facilities and distribution companies, can experience lower charges from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines by efficiently adjusting their energy usage away from the peak demand period in a given day. Technically termed as...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes wants to find the perfect balance in the Nationals’ offense and defense following their 90-80 loss against a Lithuanian select team early Wednesday, July 5. *Gilas Pilipinas is looking for solutions after facing trouble against versatile big men. (SBP photo)*...
The National Nutrition Council (NNC) has called for better access to affordable, safe, and nutritious food through its National Nutrition Month celebration with the theme, "Healthy diet gawing affordable for all." "The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that about 75.2 million...
The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) is set to introduce its new members and recognize various outstanding Filipino scientists for their significant scientific contributions to the country. The Department of Science and Technology - National Academy of Science and...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Monday, July 3, that a collective effort must be done to ensure the safety of communities against disaster. *Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno (Courtesy of Office of Civil Defense) * OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of adopting a...
Transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is advancing its plea for regulatory support -- primarily on the removal of caps and for the timely approval of its capital expenditure (capex) program, so it can inject much-needed investments for the massive-scale integration of...
It’s been nothing but a grueling training camp for the Philippine women’s national football team as the 29 members of the provisional roster vie for a deserved spot heading into the country’s maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup this July 21 to 30. The 46-ranked Philippine team flew to Sydney,...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to "keep their eyes open" and employ the whole-of-government approach to address poverty. *ANTI-POVERTY AGENDA—President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over the first National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) En Banc...
The Marcos-led National Innovation Council (NIC) has approved the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023-2032, outlining the country’s plan to improve innovation governance and establish a dynamic innovation ecosystem. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang...
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Friday, June 30, that it has granted the request of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for a 50 cubic meter per second (CMS) water allocation for the month of July. *National Water Resources Board (NWRB) * A statement released by...
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Luzon arrested a foreigner and seized 105 grams of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay 7, Zone 2, Pasay City on Friday, June 30. The suspect was identified as 26-year-old Chinese Lu Liquiang, alias...
