The extension of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) to Cavite is expected to begin construction early next year, after the government secured an agreement with the Villar family for the donation of their property to make way for the railway. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said in...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council urged Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. to secure additional power supply outside the volatile Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, as consumers continue to face high electricity rates despite adequate power reserves in Mindanao. The council approved resolutions...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Light Deployable Battery (LDB) of the Artillery Regiment of the Philippine Army has been deployed to Eastern Sanar. The 8th Infantry "Stormtroopers" Division welcomed the arrival of the unit that will strengthen the operational capabilities of the 8th ID as it steps up...
The construction of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) extension to Cavite may begin soon after the Villar family expressed openness to donate its property for the project, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the Light Rail Transit...
Local cinema celebrated the Philippine premiere of “First Light” at the Ayala Museum, Makati City, on June 22, 2026. The event featured a film vernissage highlighting creativity, culture, and environmental advocacy. Presented by Clou Media Productions and co-presented by Sustina and Asia...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker 's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" has sold for $3.75 million at auction. Heritage Auctions announced the results of its Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction on Monday. The lightsaber, used onscreen by Mark Hamill in...
DAVAO CITY – Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. explained on Tuesday morning, July 21, monthly electricity rate hikes before the Davao City Council, following the call for the utility to clarify the rising power costs affecting Davaoeños. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Committee...
Leading the opening of a new port facility at Benoni Port in Camiguin, President Marcos emphasized the importance of developing modern, efficient ports across the country. Marcos led the inauguration of the P86.9-million Benoni Port Light Craft Landing Station and inspected the P171.3-million...
DAVAO CITY – Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. said Monday, July 6, that they are preparing for a smooth transition in parts of Davao del Norte and the Island Garden City of Samal after the Energy Regulatory Commission designated them as the sole distribution company authorized to operate, bill, and...
The bidding process to privatize Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) is expected to begin as early as the third quarter of the year as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) moves to expand the railway’s daily passenger volume closer to its design capacity of 570,000. Based on the latest project...
With its white sands and crystal waters, the Island Garden City of Samal in the Davao Gulf fits the bill of a relaxing beach escape, if not for the lackluster power situation that has held back its appeal in recent years. The hospitality and leisure industry promises experience, comfort, and...
SINGAPORE — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is confident that more private-sector bidders will participate in the Philippines’ upcoming railway public-private partnership (PPP) projects as the government increasingly taps multilateral development banks (MDBs) to provide financing...
