With array of factors which caused unavailability of 1,652 megawatts in the system, the tripping of the 417.4MW San Gabriel gas-fed power facility has prompted the declaration of ‘yellow alert’ condition in the Luzon grid. In the context of the power industry, to be plunged into ‘yellow...
China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "5901", nicknamed "The Monster" as it is regarded as the biggest coast guard ship in the world, is seen anchored near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal on July 17, 2024. (Photo by Philippine Coast Guard) By MARTIN A. SADONGDONG Despite the conduct of a bilateral consultation...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, July 17 assured that the Senate will work harder to maintain the public’s trust in the institution. Escudero made the assurance after a recent Pulse Asia survey showed him holding a 69 percent trust rating. “On...
The full completion of the 230-kilovolt Cebu-Bohol interconnection project will decongest power supply flow in the tourist-haven Bohol; and will also have positive spillover effect to improving power supply in the Luzon grid by taking the edge off on the existing Leyte-Bohol submarine cable....
MOA Globe lights up for 75th anniversary of Canada-Philippines diplomatic ties. Ambassador David Hartman of the Embassy of Canada and SM Supermalls President Steven Tan recently led the lighting of the SM Mall of Asia Globe to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties between Canada and the...
The congratulatory toast: National Security Adviser Eduardo Manahan Año with AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr., and Ambassador Endo Kazuya of the Embassy of Japan On July 4, 2024, the Embassy of Japan celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). Ambassador...
President Marcos Jr. (middle) leads the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mid-year command conference in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on July 4, 2024. With him are (L-R) Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Department of National Defense (DND)...
By JAMES A. LOYOLA A-FLOW Properties I Corp. (A-FLOW), a joint venture between AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) and FLOW Digital Infrastructure, has secured a P2.4-billion loan from the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank). A-FLOW said it had signed the loan agreement representing...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s approval ratings will surely rise and improve if he decides to announce a total ban on the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino...
Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo courtesy of OVP) Vice President Sara Duterte's much-panned "designated survivor" joke in connection with the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) could get her in trouble with the Integrated Bar of the...
President Marcos expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated Mariveles-Hermosa-San Jose (MHSJ) 500 KiloVolt (kV) transmission lines in Bataan would help the Philippines in its transition to renewable energy, thus achieving a more sustainable country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
President Marcos has reminded Filipinos of their responsibility to protect the environment by conserving energy as the country strives for a stable and reliable power supply. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he led the inauguration of the...
