The Department of Energy (DOE) finally admitted that Luzon grid already lacks capacity to meet peak electricity demand, especially with the recurring dilemma of forced outages of power plants. In a Senate hearing, DOE Director Mario C. Marasigan stated that given the combined loss of capacity in...
The proposed removal of face shields especially when outdoors will be high on the agenda of the meeting of the government's pandemic task force on Thursday, June 17. Health workers administer coronavirus vaccines to people belonging to A5 priority group at the Baseco compound in Manila on June 16,...
The National Housing Authority (NHA) warned on Wednesday, June 16, that it will revoke the awards given to housing beneficiaries who refuse to occupy or are caught renting out their houses. The National Housing Authority logo (MANILA BULLETIN) NHA General Manager Marcelino Escalada Jr. said during...
Senator Sonny Angara has filed a Senate resolution commending golfer Yuka Saso for scoring a “momentous victory” for the Philippines in the U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship. In filing Senate Resolution No. 755, Angara noted that the Japanese-Filipina athlete joins the roster of Filipino...
Senator Sonny Angara on Wednesday, June 16 said the Senate Committee on Finance will start deliberations on the proposed Bayanihan 3 bill once Congress resumes sessions in July. Angara, chairman of the Senate finance panel, said July would be the best time to tackle the measure as the Bayanihan to...
Senator Grace Poe is calling for a stricter enforcement of putting up road and public safety signages to lessen car accidents as well as risks to pedestrians. A car blocked the bus lane along the EDSA underpass in Mandaluyong City after its driver tried to avoid a motorcycle on January 1, 2021....
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar When we organize elections, our vision has always been to make sure that they are clean, honest and meaningful. They are the benchmark of a democratic system. But given our situation today, we need to add one more: safe elections. Can we...
For the sake of transparency, the government is prepared to explain its coronavirus vaccination efforts before a Senate inquiry on Tuesday, June 15. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III gives President Rodrigo Duterte an update on the funds used for the COVID vaccination program on June 14, 2021...
The generation companies (GenCos) which primarily caused the brownout-incidents in Luzon grid this year will face another round of investigation at the Senate this week. According to Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Sherwin T. Gatchalian, the focus of investigation on Thursday (June 17) will be...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Senate to look into the preparedness of the basic education sector for School Year (SY) 2021-2022 . Gatchalian, in filing Senate Resolution No. 739, said it is imperative to assess if basic education institutions can delivery quality education for the next...
Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara on Saturday, June 12, wished that the Philippines would soon break free from the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Juan Edgardo 'Sonny' Angara (Office of Sen. Angara/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) "As we commemorate the 123rd year of Philippine Independence, our continued...
Senate President Vicente Sotto III is seeking to legislate the right of legitimate children to use their mother's surnames. Sotto recently filed a bill that would amend and clarify sections of the country's Family Code and Civil Code. The Family Code of the Philippines states that legitimate...
