System operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) forthrightly stated that it can deliver more transmission projects to commercial completion if approvals of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on its cost recoveries for invested capital could be granted promptly. “With...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson has appealed to China to stop its harassment of Philippine vessels legally operating in the West Philippine Sea. Carlson's direct call for Beijing came amid a new clash between Filipino and Chinese troops in the waters, which stemmed from...
The Philippines and the United States are in talks for a possible collaboration to counter misinformation from foreign actors as Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo noted that "alternate realities" are sometimes drowning out the truth, particularly with regards to the...
System operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is batting for regulatory approval on full cost recovery of its P20.94 billion investment in the newly reinforced 500-kilovolt Hermosa-San Jose transmission line, which is now supporting the wheeling of additional capacities in...
Due to the confidential nature of the details behind the resupply missions to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, it remains unclear why it took the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) more or less 12 hours to rescue the injured Navy personnel. In the middle of the hearing of...
Last year, fashion was painted pink as people waited for the coming of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie. Every girl—even boys—channeled the doll’s iconic style. Think of charming pastels, glitters and sequins, and a playful twist on Western style. Brands and fashion designers jumped on the...
Vice President Sara Duterte, who resigned from her post as Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary, maintained on Tuesday, June 25, that her successor is not required to come from the education sector. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In an interview in Cagayan De Oro City, Duterte said that the...
The Senate will prioritize the passage of the remaining six priority measures identified by the Marcos administration during Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting. From left: House Minority Leader Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan, Majority Leader Manuel Jose...
On June 20, 2024, Second Secretary Nishimura Tokiko of the Japanese Embassy attended the turnover ceremony for “The Project for the Procurement of Water Purification System for Barangay Mabato in Rosario, Batangas”. The ceremony was also attended by Golden Wheel Awards Foundation, Inc. (GWAFI)...
Insular Life (InLife) announced that customers of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines and UnionBank Financial Services and Insurance Brokerage Inc. (UFSI) may now avail of its critical insurance plan called Resilience. Resilience is a traditional whole-life plan that provides life insurance...
Senators on Tuesday, June 25 welcomed the dismissal of the remaining drug cases that have been hurled against former senator Leila De Lima. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he is hoping that De Lima would still join in the upcoming 2025 senatorial elections and win a...
Since its inception in the 1950s, skateboarding has created a community of passionate individuals hitting the streets with their wheels. As it spreads worldwide, skateboarding has also created its own culture and given a new layer to streetwear. Those things are at the center of this year’s Go...
