The measures proposing amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), the Foreign Investors’ Long-Term Lease Act are up on the table as the Senate prepares for the opening of the Third Regular Session of the 19 th Congress, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on...
Ayala-led Globe Telecom reported a substantial decrease in bank-related spam and scam SMS in its network due to its rigorous anti-fraud measures and strategic collaborations with major financial institutions. The firm said that, from January to June 2024, it successfully intercepted...
The Philippines and the United States are considering having more frequent communication amid continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea. ​This developed as officials from both sides sat down to discuss developments in the waters and agreed to strengthen the alliance as their response....
The ‘energy insecure’ state of Luzon grid lingers, as system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) declared second wave of ‘yellow alert’ condition in the country’s biggest power grid this week. The state of ‘yellow alert’, which entails insufficiency of power...
In celebration of the 41 st National Children’s Book Day (NCBD), the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), in collaboration with the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) feted exemplary works in writing and illustration by giving away the prestigious PBBY-Salanga and...
With array of factors which caused unavailability of 1,652 megawatts in the system, the tripping of the 417.4MW San Gabriel gas-fed power facility has prompted the declaration of ‘yellow alert’ condition in the Luzon grid. In the context of the power industry, to be plunged into ‘yellow...
China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "5901", nicknamed "The Monster" as it is regarded as the biggest coast guard ship in the world, is seen anchored near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal on July 17, 2024. (Photo by Philippine Coast Guard) By MARTIN A. SADONGDONG Despite the conduct of a bilateral consultation...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, July 17 assured that the Senate will work harder to maintain the public’s trust in the institution. Escudero made the assurance after a recent Pulse Asia survey showed him holding a 69 percent trust rating. “On...
The full completion of the 230-kilovolt Cebu-Bohol interconnection project will decongest power supply flow in the tourist-haven Bohol; and will also have positive spillover effect to improving power supply in the Luzon grid by taking the edge off on the existing Leyte-Bohol submarine cable....
MOA Globe lights up for 75th anniversary of Canada-Philippines diplomatic ties. Ambassador David Hartman of the Embassy of Canada and SM Supermalls President Steven Tan recently led the lighting of the SM Mall of Asia Globe to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties between Canada and the...
The congratulatory toast: National Security Adviser Eduardo Manahan Año with AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr., and Ambassador Endo Kazuya of the Embassy of Japan On July 4, 2024, the Embassy of Japan celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). Ambassador...
President Marcos Jr. (middle) leads the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mid-year command conference in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on July 4, 2024. With him are (L-R) Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Department of National Defense (DND)...
