The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) announced on Monday, July 14, that the recent surge in ancillary service (AS) rates is the primary cause of the uptick in transmission charges for June passed on to consumers. In a briefing, Julius Datingaling, NGCP revenue management department...
Under the theme “Lasting Friendship,” a series of events were held to celebrate the 23rd Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day, led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the Embassy of Spain, in partnership with the municipal government of Baler, Aurora, the Department...
The arbitral award on the South China Sea granted to the Philippines in 2016 was a testament to the power of “right over might,” the National Maritime Council (NMC) said. “The Philippines commemorates with the international community the 9th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award on the...
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – Mayor Benjamin Lloren Cuaresma III of Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya has ordered an investigation on a viral video showing several students pushing, slapping, and punching another student at the Bambang National High School on Tuesday, July 8. In an official statement,...
Senator Camille Villar has filed a new wave of legislative proposals focused on mental health, labor protections, education, and social welfare. At the center of her initiatives is a bill seeking to grant employees, in both the public and private sectors, three days of mental health wellness leave...
President Marcos has vetoed the bill seeking to strengthen the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) and declaring it as a National Polytechnic University. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed on Friday, July 11, that Marcos vetoed the measure...
Manila — Senator Mark Villar is pushing for major reforms in the country’s transport sector through the filing of the Magna Carta of Commuters, a proposed law designed to protect the rights and welfare of Filipino commuters. Citing the daily struggles of millions who rely on public...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) are accelerating efforts to achieve full internet connectivity in all public schools nationwide by the end of 2025, aiming to bridge the digital divide and enhance the quality of education...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has signed an agreement with the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM), and the National Power Corporation (NPC), finalizing the settlement of over ₱1 billion in unremitted premium contributions arising from...
Metro Manila, July 8, 2025 — Findings from the study "Assessing the Viability of the 15-Minute City Model in Metro Manila" reveal that Filipinos are more eager than ever to swap long commutes for a neighborhood-centered lifestyle. In a survey of 420 residents drawn equally from inner-city...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved nearly ₱28.3 billion in recoveries for the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), a decision expected to lead to higher power rates for consumers starting in August. ERC Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta announced on Monday, July 7,...
Malacañang clarified that the over P4 trillion borrowed under the Marcos administration was spent on essential public services and development programs, not wasted on frivolous spending. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this as critics raised concerns about the ballooning...
