The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Medical Center inaugurated on Friday, January 24, a new halfway house for families and caregivers of patients at V. Luna Medical Center (VLMC) in Quezon City. The five-story watchers’ dormitory, which received P53.22 million in funding from PAGCOR, features 35…
Meralco reiterates that, as a highly regulated entity, all components of its rates and charges are approved by the ERC before they are collected from consumers. Meralco has no power to unilaterally set rates, and only the ERC has the authority to determine what rates Meralco can charge after public hearings and rigorous scrutiny to…
ANIMAL WELFARE CHAMPIONS. Meralco Head of Advocacy Communications Management Michelle Caguioa (right) accepted the prestigious Platinum Paw Award from PAWS Executive Director Atty. Anna Cabrera (left) during PAWS’ Annual Thanksgiving Gathering where Meralco’s exceptional efforts in advocating animal welfare were recognized. Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has received the prestigiousPlatinum Paw Award from…
OOPS FOR ALL. In celebration of the 29th National Autism Consciousness Week, Autism Society Philippines (ASP) and the National Council on Disability Affairs team up with One Meralco Foundation (OMF), the Meralco Bolts, and Meralco Savings and Loan Association (MESALA) for the first autism-inclusive basketball clinic that aims to empower youth on the autism spectrum…
The Dagohoy Multipurpose Cooperative (DMPC) in Talaingod, Davao del Norte will receive a P5 million bio-secured swine facility under the Department of Agriculture – Davao Region (DA-11) Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) project. In a statement on Monday, DA-11 director Macario Gonzaga said the facility includes 100 heads of swine…
Globe Telecom Inc. has completed successful pilot testing of its 50 Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) technology, achieving data transmission speeds of up to 50 gigabits per second (Gbps). The company announced the milestone on Monday, highlighting the technology’s potential to transform broadband connectivity for both residential and business customers. The “next-gen” 50 GPON technology…
Two Chinese men were recently arrested for allegedly presenting fake exit clearances at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Monday. In a report to Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, BI NAIA 3 head Dennis Javier identified the two as Wang Changru, 53, and Cui…
As part of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) intensified efforts to strengthen border protection, the BOC, through the Collection District III (NAIA), in coordination with the Enforcement and Security Service (ESS) and the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), apprehended two passengers carrying undeclared foreign currency amounting to PhP24,204,438.71 on January 22 and 23, 2025,…
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed deep sorrow following the death of Philippine cinema legend and veteran actress Gloria Romero, describing her as “one of the great icons” of the industry. In a statement on Monday, Marcos said he was “deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of Philippine cinema’s great icons.” Reflecting…
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez announced on Monday that 80 Filipinos are currently awaiting deportation, following the deportation of 24 others due to suspected illegal activities. Romualdez explained that the majority of those already deported were allegedly involved in petty crimes. “Iyang 24 na ‘yan, reported to U.S. Pero ni-process ‘yan…