While the national government's "Walang Gutom 2027" Food Stamp Program could not eliminate poverty in the Philippines, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) emphasized that this would serve as a "temporary solution" to address the problem. (Janssen Romero / file photo / Manila Bulletin)...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Tobacco dust was cited as a safer water pollutant in ponds than chemical pesticides. It is not only an efficient organic molluscicide in fishponds but also environment-friendly, more economical, and practical for pond sterilization. DIRECTOR Danilo C. Trongco, a...
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Facebook) House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co says he somewhat regrets giving into the Department of Information and Communications Technology's (DICT) request for additional funding for the National Broadband Program. Co...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should penalize the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) appropriately for delayed transmission projects that adversely impact the country’s electricity supply. Sen. Sherwin...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has confirmed that the security breach on multiple GCash accounts resulted from the utilization of “phishing” attacks. On Wednesday, May 24, the country’s personal data privacy watchdog said that it has already concluded its extensive investigation after...
Senators on Wednesday, May 24 slammed the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for charging consumers over projects that are still not completed. Based on the records of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) there are 72 delayed NGCP projects, including six that are energy projects...
Transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) objected to the planned audit by the Department of Energy (DOE) and two other state-run companies – the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) and National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), stating...
Senators on Wednesday, May 24 expressed their disappointment after officials of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) confirmed earlier claims that most of its profits went to the pockets its stockholders. This was bared by NGCP Assistant Corporate Secretary Ronald Dylan Concepcion...
Binibining Pilipinas 2023 candidates at the National Costume Competition (Facebook) Another year of showing creativity and representation with the candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas 2023 as they walked the runway during the National Costume Competition at the New Frontier Theater last May 8....
Underscoring the need for Filipino youth to realize the value of peace and nation-building, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Wednesday, May 24, revealed plans to institutionalize a national peace curriculum under the Department of Education (DepEd). Vice President and Education...
The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) advised the public Wednesday, May 24, to prepare for the possible impacts of Super Typhoon “Mawar” off the Pacific Ocean which is poised to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and be given the local name “Betty”. (Search and rescue teams...
The latest Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration tally has breached 96 million. SIM cards (Pixabay) Based on the latest SIM registration update released by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the total number of registered cards is at 96,910,251. This is equivalent to at...
