A group of homeowners and consumers on Monday, March 18 has urged the Senate to approve the granting of a congressional franchise to Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC), reiterating their support for the privatization of electric power distribution. The group, composed of community...
Glenn Chong (Screenshot from viral video clip of 'slap threat') House of Representatives members have amplified the call for former Biliran lone district Rep. Glenn Chong to issue a public apology after he threatened to slap President Marcos' wife, First...
President Marcos on Monday, March 18, reminded the personnel at the Office of the President (OP) of how the impact of their work can be felt for years to come as he enjoined them to strive harder for better public service. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos addresses the employees...
Batanes lone district Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. (PPAB) House Committee on Health Chairperson and Batanes lone distric Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. says the fire that broke out at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) underscores the immediate need to upgrade the...
The government has started its market-sounding activity for the EDSA Busway Project, the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center said Tuesday, March 12. The PPP Center and the Department of Transportation commenced the preliminary activity to engage potential stakeholders for the project. The...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has pitched eight Clark development projects to US companies in a bid to attract investments and elevate the Philippines as a top investment hotspot. In a statement, Delfin N. Lorenzana, BCDA chairman, said that he presented projects valued at...
Amid the power outages in Negros Occidental, the Central Negros Electric Cooperative’s problems (CENECO) can be addressed once the new power corporation takes over. Sen. Grace Poe presides over the Committee on Public Services hearing to discuss several measures seeking to provide accessible,...
Steer clear of gimmickry in choosing and implementing projects for your municipalities, President Marcos told municipal leaders in the country. Speaking at the 2024 general assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines, Marcos expressed his two cents on public service, urging leaders...
The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Tuesday, February 27, has ordered the release of a subpoena against the primary suspects in the disappearance of beauty queen Catherine Camilon. Dela Rosa, chairman of the Senate public order panel, approved this after Sen. Raffy Tulfo...
A social media account of the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) -- Dear PAO FB -- has been hacked, PAO Chief Persida V. Rueda-Acosta posted on her Facebook account on Monday, Feb. 26. Acosta said the hacked Facebook account "is now showing nudity and sexually suggestive videos.” “Please help us...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code will come into effect in the first week of April this year. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Thursday, Feb. 22, that their goal is to...
Over P2.5 billion will be allocated for free Wi-Fi connectivity in public places this year, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). This as Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman approved the issuance of issuance of a special allotment release order (SARO) amounting to P2.5...
