(Source: Unsplash | iSawRed) The Philippine flag, a national treasure, carries deep symbolism in the hearts of the Filipino people. However, a common misconception surrounds the three stars, often thought to represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Historical documents reveal a different story: the...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) committed to complete the critical transmission line in Luzon now that the Supreme Court has lifted the temporary restraining order (TRO) on the project. In a statement on Tuesday, May 28, NGCP announced that work on the Hermosa-San Jose...
National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the government should avoid giving subsidies to oil and power sectors as it would only benefit the rich. Balisacan told reporters on the sidelines of the Philippine Economic Briefing that subsidies should be aimed...
Philippine flag (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The bullying that the Philippines has been experiencing from outside forces gives all the more reason for Filipinos to "proudly and bravely wave" the national flag. Thus, said House...
Aside from the higher buying price of palay, the National Food Authority (NFA) wants to increase the number of drying facilities to improve the country’s buffer stock of rice. NFA Director Larry Lacson explained that they are closely coordinating with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the...
National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the reduction of domestic rice prices by 20 percent in September is possible given that world prices will decline. Balisacan referred to the statement by Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, noting that external...
The Luzon Grid will be under red alert for a six-hour period on Monday afternoon, followed by a yellow alert for another four hours during the day. According to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the red alert status will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to...
Non-bailable qualified human trafficking charge and child exploitation case have been filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) before the Manila regional trial court (RTC) against two persons who were arrested for selling a newborn baby for P90,000 through social media. Named in the criminal...
Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. (Facebook) Citing the Philippines' perennial slow Internet, Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. has revived his proposal to penalize telecommunications companies (telcos) that fail to...
President Marcos has urged Congress to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to import rice as doing so would lead to the stabilization of rice prices. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this as the government works to amend the Rice Tariffication Law...
Sen. Imee Marcos has filed a resolution seeking to investigate the reported data breach of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO). In filing Senate Resolution 1029, Marcos expressed concern about its impact on national security, cybersecurity, and the...
As Luzon grid descended into new round of red alert that was prompted by the tripping of a major power plant, consumers are left with no choice but to suffer through inconvenience and relive the stress of waiting for another wave of spikes in their electric bills. System operator National Grid...
