ILOILO CITY – Iloilo Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. said the New Year blackout hampered the growth of Western Visayas. FEW lights illuminate downtown Iloilo City on January 4 following the massive blackout that started on January 2 and ended on January 5. (Tara Yap) “This problem will...
The government is eyeing possible sanctions against the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) and several power plant operators over the massive power blackouts in Western Visayas that affected schools, businesses, and livelihoods, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said. ...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) The effects of the massive Western Visayas power outage are becoming more serious with each passing day. According to House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin, residents from her...
Sen. Nancy Binay said on Friday, Jan. 5, that the recent power outage in Western Visayas only validates that the country is clearly behind schedule in developing energy solutions. In a statement, Binay voiced her apprehension regarding the repercussions of the extensive power outage in Western...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the power firms responsible for the power outage in Western Visayas should be penalized for their inefficiency. Escudero pointed out that the island-wide power outage has caused so much business losses and opportunities for the affected cities and...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority-8 aims to register 300,000 individuals in Eastern Visayas in the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) this year. The agency has successfully registered about 3.8 million persons as of December. PSA-8 Director Wilma Perante attributed their...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-8 reported that 94.25 percent of Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) in Eastern Visayas have consolidated into corporations and cooperatives under the PUV Modernization Program. Veronica Reposar, LTFRB-8...
CEBU CITY – The number of fireworks-related injuries during Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve in Central Visayas has increased to 70. The Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7) reported that 10 more FWRIs were recorded on Wednesday, January 3. The DOH-7 said that 37 sustained hand...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported ongoing power restoration efforts in parts of Visayas that are affected by the Panay power plant shutdown. According to an update as of 6:00AM on Wednesday, Jan. 3, the NGCP said that 144.2 megawatts (MW) of power was being served by...
CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office-7 reported on January 2 that the number of fireworks-related injuries in Central Visayas decreased this holiday season. The Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7) said that the number of firecracker victims dropped by 49 percent. From December 21 to...
CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) has created three task groups that will plan the security coverage for the upcoming Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Grand Parade. ABERIN (center). (FB) Police Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin, chief of PRO-7, created the Task Group Security,...
TACLOBAN CITY – Fireworks-related injuries in Eastern Visayas tripled this holiday season compared to the same period in 2022. The Department of Health (DOH)-Eastern Visayas said although there has been no mortality, 24 cases were recorded as of Tuesday, January 2, compared to only eight in 2022....
