ILOILO CITY – MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) has energized a mobile sub-station to serve the Molo District while the permanent sub-station is undergoing rehabilitation. MORE Power has energized a mobile power sub-station in Iloilo City while the Molo District sub-station is...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is eyeing the acceleration of electric vehicles (EVs) rollout that will top 6.3 million by 2040; and that shall account for half of all vehicles plying Philippine thoroughfares by then, versus those powered by internal combustion engines. The advancement of electric...
THE new Ground Receiving Station in Dumangas town, Iloilo province enhances weather forecasting. (Tara Yap) ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently inaugurated a new Ground Receiving Station in Iloilo province to enhance weather forecasting. “This GRS plays an...
ILOILO CITY – All six police stations here have new commanders after Col. Joeresty Coronica, director of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), implemented a reshuffle. COL. Joeresthy Coronica, newly appointed chief of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), addresses local police personnel. (ICPO...
An electrifying experience We’ve covered what it’s like to drive a hybrid daily, but what’s the experience like for a battery electric vehicle (BEV)? It’s likely many are very curious because of this vehicle’s fully electric powertrain and need to recharge the batteries. Having been...
The current available charging stations If the thought of a silent, emissions-free means of mobility appeals to you, having a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or fully electric car (as they’re also called) can be boon when used within Metro Manila. The next question you might be asking is, ‘Where...
The microgravity experiment proposed by University of the Philippines Los Baños student William Kevin Abran was successfully performed by an astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS). "Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astronaut Dr. Koichi Wakata performs William Kevin Abran’s...
Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan has anounced that the city will allot 10 mobile patrol vehicles for the Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) which the cops can use for their different operations. Malapitan announced this during the city’s regular Peace and Order Council...
STAFF Sgt. Fernando Mata is detained after he fatally shot his wife on Christmas Day inside the City of Naga Police Station in Cebu. (Contributed photo by Benjie Talisic) CEBU CITY – A police officer fatally shot his wife inside a police station in the City of Naga, southern Cebu on Christmas...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced Wednesday, Dec. 21, that it will build a regional training center in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte to expand its reach and presence in northwestern Luzon and produce aspirants who will help keep watch of the province's vast coast. (L-R) Philippine Coast Guard...
Couple Virgilio Ladia, 68, and Clarita Ladia, 65, just arrived in the Philippines from the US one week ago to spend Christmas with their family. Bruger5B A fire engulfing a house in Bruger Subdivision, Putatan, Muntinlupa on Dec. 18 (Muntinlupa City Fire Station) But their lives were cut short when...
CEBU CITY -- A policeman was arrested after he allegedly robbed a gasoline station in Bohol province on Saturday, Dec. 17. The suspect was identified as S/Sgt. Conchito Payac Jr., who was assigned at Dauis Police Station as desk officer. The 33-year-old Payac is a resident of Barangay Aguining in...
