The House plenary. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippines is one step closer to having a law on national land use. This, after the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading Bill (HB) No.8162 or the proposed National Land Use Act (NLUA), via vote of 262-3-0...
On May 22, 2023, a massive fire broke out at the Manila Central Post Office. The fire, which started at around 11:45 p.m., quickly spread through the building and was not brought under control until more than seven hours later. The fire caused extensive damage to the building, destroying much of its...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, May 22 renewed his push for the creation of a National Public School Database to streamline the enrollment process in the country. Gatchalian filed Senate Bill No. 478 or the proposed Public School Database Act, which mandates the Department of Education (DepEd)...
Sixteen (16) transmission projects of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) that were considered Energy Projects of National Significance (EPNS) were delayed and only six of them have reached completion, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Sunday, May 21. Gatchalian said...
If he revokes the franchise of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) due to security concerns, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. would have another problem: Who would run the power grid? Marcos bucked the idea of withdrawing the franchise of the country's current grid...
Mae Coyiuto Filipino readers have a chance to meet bestselling author Mae Coyiuto during her book signing event with National Book Store on Saturday, May 20, 2023. 3 p.m. at the Book Nook, SM Aura Level 3 Atrium. Admission is free and registration starts at 10 a.m.. Slots are available on a first...
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has assured the public that there will be no water shortage in Metro Manila amid the threat posed by El Niño. (File photo) MWSS Administrator Leonor Cleofas said they have prepared “for the worst” in anticipation of the possible impacts of...
Transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said it is lining up several priority projects that will reinforce the country’s electricity network and backbone to support the distribution of bigger electricity loads. The company emphasized that its investments’ pipeline...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced Friday, May 19, that it is pleased with the results of a recent survey showing that majority of Filipinos trust and are satisfied with its performance in maintaining peace and order in the country. (Courtesy of PNP) According to the results of the...
While literature, dance, music, books, films and electronic media all have their intrinsic roles in the enhancement and preservation of a nation’s culture, nothing beats museums in presenting physical — and therefore incontrovertible — evidence of the historical epochs that occurred in the...
As part of National Heritage Month, Crescent Moon Cafe, the City Government of Antipolo, local creatives, and artist collectives invite everyone to the "Sining to the Moon" art fair. The fair will be held at Crescent Moon Cafe in Antipolo City on May 20 and 27, 2023, from 9am to 5pm each day....
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said that government should give weight to the P300 billion worth of investments it had injected into the country’s power transmission network in reaction to the In reaction to the Malacanang pronouncement that the government may take back...
