Business & Economy
Grid operator places Visayas, Mindanao under power alerts as plant outages mount
THE National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas and Mindanao grids under red and yellow alerts on Friday as widespread power plant outages severely restricted power...
Business & Economy
Meralco cuts electricity rates for second straight month in September
CUSTOMERS of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will see a second consecutive month of rate relief, with the utility announcing a reduction of ₱0.0409...
Business & Economy
Rights groups condemn arbitrary detention of paralegals during anti-Pax Silica demonstration
POLICE authorities arrested five paralegals on September 10 after demonstrations escalated outside the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), where President Ferdinand...
Housing & Properties
Local governments urged to keep settlements clear of hazard-prone areas
FOLLOWING directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday called on local government units...
Metro Manila
MMDA revives iconic ‘Love Bus’ as zero-emission fleet alongside new interactive gallery
FIRST Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos joined Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Don Artes and key Metro Manila officials on Wednesday to inaugurate...
Education & Learning
TESDA launches national skills competition in Clark to highlight Filipino technical expertise
THE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) officially opened WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026 (WSPC2026) on September 7, bringing together the nation’s top young...
Metro Manila
LTO revokes driver’s license as MMDA GM Torre steps aside over vehicle violations
METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III has taken a voluntary one-month leave of absence effective September 8, following an official...
Provincial & Regional
NLEX, MMDA join forces to fight severe flooding on North Luzon Expressway
THE North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have partnered to tackle severe flooding along the country’s primary northern...
Business & Economy
LTFRB opens Undas special permit applications early to ensure smooth holiday travel
IN preparation for the expected rush of millions of Filipinos heading to the provinces for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, the Land Transportation...
Jobs & Industries
LTFRB opens 8,750 new TNVS slots to boost transport, speeds up EV push
TO meet surging commuting demands and accelerate the nation's transition toward green transport, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has authorized 8,750...
Business & Economy
PCSO chief Mel Robles elected first Filipino vice chair of Asia Pacific Lottery Association
PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Melquiades A. Robles has made history after being elected Vice Chairman of the Asia Pacific Lottery Association...
