World’s biggest solar farm breaks ground in Luzon

Lisbet K. Esmael 11/21/2024

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan anticipates higher capital spending for his Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) Group next year as the construction of the world’s biggest solar farm in Luzon is in full swing. In a chance interview with…

No surplus of sugar in PH

Jordeene B. Lagare 11/20/2024

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) of the Department of Agriculture denies claims that the country has a surplus of sugar that some groups said has resulted in declining prices. “Sugar stock levels have been constant in the…

Aspiring vice mayor in South Cotabato killed inside family-owned carinderia

Edwin O. Fernandez 11/18/2024

KORONADAL CITY — An aspirant for vice mayor in South Cotabato was killed Monday morning by unidentified gunmen in his residence in Tantangan town, police said. Jose “Bobot” Osorio, 58, former village chair of Barangay Bukay Pait, who is…

Fuel price cuts of up to P1 expected this week – DOE

Lisbet K. Esmael 11/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Fuel retailers are seen to cut the prices of petroleum products next week following developments in foreign markets, an energy official said. Rodela Romero, director of the Department of Energy (DOE) Oil Industry Management Bureau,…

Comelec declares 47 senatorial bets as nuisance candidates

Dexter Cabalza 11/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — On paper, Jovelyn Aceron would have been a good candidate for senator, being a certified public accountant real estate broker, and former overseas Filipino worker with high hopes of change in the country’s governance.…

Filipino missionary priest named prelate in Melbourne

Jerome Aning 11/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis has appointed a Filipino missionary priest as one of two new auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Melbourne in Australia. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines news website said the Vatican…

Japan grants P12M aid for student, youth projects in Tarlac, Cebu

Jacob Lazaro 11/02/2024

The Japanese government will be funding the construction of several buildings in Tarlac province and Cebu City to be used by students and youth. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya on Thursday signed two grant contracts under his embassy’s…

For forcing daughters to do ‘live show,’ mother gets arrested 

Gillian Villanueva 10/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A mother was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for allegedly offering explicit “live shows” of minors, including her two daughters, from their home in Taguig City. An entrapment operation was conducted…

SC expands AI use in court – Chief Justice

Jacob Lazaro 10/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two years after the Supreme Court announced unprecedented reforms in the justice system, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Thursday bared the court’s plan to integrate and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in…

Mixed adjustments in fuel pump prices this week

Lisbet K. Esmael 10/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Fuel companies are expected to impose mixed adjustments in the prices of petroleum products this week, industry players said. Rodela Romero, director of the Department of Energy Oil Industry Management Bureau, said both gasoline…

Floods causing delays in aid delivery; rescue boats requested

Ma. April Mier-Manjares 10/27/2024

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Five days after Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) unleashed heavy rains in the Bicol region, many towns and cities, including Camarines Sur’s economic center Naga City, remained flooded, hampering the…

#KristinePH: Bicol flood survivors face water, food scarcity

Clarence Roi Gillego, Ma. April Mier-Manjares 10/26/2024

LEGAZPI CITY—When Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” (international name: Trami) swept across Camarines Sur, the family of Ella Mae Baloncio and many others found themselves practically clinging to one another for dear life. For three nights, Baloncio and 20 of…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.