Following the official declaration of the dry season by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has assured customers of its preparedness to provide reliable and stable electricity throughout the hotter months. “We are actively coordinating with the Department of Energy (DOE) and…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is intensifying efforts to combat hunger across the country through its “Walang Gutom Program” (WGP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, following alarming results from a recent nationwide survey. According to the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from March 15 to 20, around 27.2% of…
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday extended his warm greetings to the Muslim Filipino community as they celebrated Eid’l Fitr, describing the occasion as a time for reflection, thanksgiving, and renewed faith following the sacred month of Ramadan. “This is a time of thanksgiving, reflection, and renewal of faith, as we celebrate the successful completion…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to embody compassion, service, and unity as he joined the Muslim community in celebrating Eid’l Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In his message on Monday, Marcos said the essence of the celebration goes beyond religious observance, emphasizing the importance of helping…
With construction activity expected to rise during the dry season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up its efforts to crack down on the sale of substandard building materials in the local market. DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said the agency’s Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau has been tasked with strengthening operations to…
Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Cruz Paredes assured on Sunday that the Filipino community in Thailand remains safe and unaffected following the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and caused tremors across the region. Speaking to Radyo Pilipinas World Service, Paredes said the situation in Thailand has “calmed down” two days after the 7.7-magnitude quake that…
Rescue teams in Mandalay, Myanmar, are racing to find survivors amid widespread destruction caused by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck on Friday. The disaster has claimed over 1,600 lives in Myanmar and at least 17 in Thailand. Buildings collapsed, bridges fell, and roads were damaged in the city of 1.7 million people. Residents, like tea…
Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gathered outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague on March 29, 2025, to celebrate his 80th birthday and push the “Bring Home FPRRD” campaign. Former Justice Secretary Silvestre Bello was seen at the gathering, arriving at the detention site as early as 10 a.m. He…
Lola Amour has spoken out against political campaigns using their hit song “Raining in Manila” without permission. On X (formerly Twitter), the band clarified that they did not authorize any campaign jingles featuring their song. “Btw guys, this happened before and I guess it’s happening again: All of the campaign jingles using our songs do…
Several major investment projects, each worth over PHP50 billion, are awaiting the approval of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., including a proposal from Korean tech giant Samsung. Special Assistant to the President for Economic and Investment Affairs Secretary Fredrick Go disclosed the information during the CREATE (Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises) roadshow in…