China is supporting President Marcos' decision to ban all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Marcos' move "echoes the call of the Philippine people and serves the common interests of people of both countries." In China, all...
Philippine authorities in Taiwan have implemented safety measures to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as typhoon “Carina” (international name: Gaemi) pounded the area as early as the night of July 24. In a statement, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said it...
The ‘ may liwanag ang buhay ’ mantra did not prevail over the wrath of typhoon Carina after many parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces were submerged into extreme flooding on Wednesday (July 24) and that triggered electricity service cut-off to many consumers, yet power utility giant...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented a price freeze on essential commodities in Metro Manila after the state of calamity was declared due to Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said on Wednesday, July 24, that the immediate...
East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Company said that La Mesa Dam is approaching its spilling level due to sustained heavy rains. In an advisory on Wednesday, July 24, Manila Water stated that La Mesa Dam is expected to overflow once it reaches the level of 80.15 meters. According to the water...
The local governments of Manila and Pasig City announced the suspension of classes in all levels as well as work in their respective government offices, on Wednesday, July 24, due to continuous rainfall brought about by the southwest monsoon (Habagat) and typhoon Carina. Manila Mayor...
At his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. elicited 125 rounds of applause and two standing ovations. The entire audience stood up first when he declared anew that the West Philippine Sea is ours, then thanked the armed forces who have...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued Flood Bulletin No. 2 on Tuesday, July 23, for the Metro Manila, Pasig-Marikina, and Laguna de Bay river basins due to continuous light to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,"...
The local government of Manila suspended face-to-face classes in private schools in the city, both elementary and high school levels, on Tuesday, July 23, due to the yellow rainfall warning issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Photo...
Last week, fake news was serious enough for government agencies to issue advisories to the public. On July 18, two government agencies – the Social Security System (SSS) and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) – issued warnings about...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) assured that it practices the government-mandated competitive selection process (CSP), which involves an open and transparent manner to ensure that consumers benefit from sufficient least-cost supply. “We would like to reiterate that Meralco strictly observes and...
DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar signs the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Ronnie Aperocho that will pave the way to ensuring efficient delivery of power supply to government's mass housing projects in the power firm's areas...
