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Visayas grid under yellow alert from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday

Manila, July 14 -- Continued unavailability of several major coal-fired power plants prompted the raising of another yellow alert status for the Visayas grid on Tuesday, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A yello... Read More


JCD urges dialogue to resolve HSC exam protest, opposes road blockade

, July 14 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) Central General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir on Tuesday said there is still scope for the government to reconsider its decision regarding the ongoing student... Read More


E-wallets and transfer fees

Manila, July 14 -- In the past few days, local traditional banks have started removing transfer fees, a move widely welcomed by consumers who have long lamented the fees that cost up to PHP20 per tran... Read More


ASEAN special envoy Lazaro to lead humanitarian mission to Myanmar

Manila, July 14 -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, serving as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chair's special envoy, plans to lead a humanitarian mission to conflict-s... Read More


Expanded Walang Gutom Program seen to advance PH zero hunger goal

ILOILO CITY, July 14 -- Expanding the Department of Social Welfare and Development's Walang Gutom Program could help the Philippines achieve its Zero Hunger target within the next two to three years, ... Read More


Another Senate reso seeks probe into 'bill shock,' power rate hikes

Manila, July 14 -- Another Senate resolution has called for an inquiry into rising electricity rates and consumer complaints over "bill shock," disputed meter readings and system losses passed on to p... Read More


GSIS opens P12.6-M emergency loan for Puerto Galera

Manila, July 14 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has earmarked PHP12.62 million in emergency loans for members and pensioners in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro after the municipality... Read More


Govt may hold re-examinations for flood-hit HSC examinees: Education Minister

, July 14 -- Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Tuesday said the government may arrange re-examinations if Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinees were unable to sit their exams d... Read More


Ilocos Norte council OKs creation of Marine Protected Area Network

LAOAG CITY, July 14 -- Members of Ilocos Norte's Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) have approved a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to create the Amianan Marine Protected Area Network (AMPAN), ... Read More


Senate impeachment court moves Matibag's testimony to July 20

Manila, July 14 -- The Senate impeachment court on Monday night ruled to move the testimony of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag to July 20, allowing him to appear before ... Read More