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Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase

Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu schools return to face-to-face classes – Chan

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan announced the return of face-to-face classes for public schools starting today, April 17, 2024. However, in a Facebook post, Chan said that the face-to-face classes shall only be scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 for morning classes and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for afternoon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

DCWD to implement 20% rate increase starting February

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 February)—The Davao City Water District (DCWD) has implemented a 20-percent increase in its rates effective this month, an official announced on Monday. Speaking during Kapehan sa Dabaw, DCWD spokesperson JC Duhaylungsod said that the water rate adjustment would be reflected in the bills of the consumers next month. She said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Manila Water explores Pangasinan supply deal

The consortium of Manila Water Co. Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Manila Water Philippine Ventures continue to explore water supply partnerships with the Provincial Government of Pangasinan as it looks to revive the recently terminated concession agreement between the two......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders

"Such frivolous yet retaliatory charges pursued by government counsels also show how public funds are being wastefully utilized to go after those who defend and uphold human rights.” The post OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January

MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Himamaylan DepEd to shorten face-to-face classes

Himamaylan DepEd to shorten face-to-face classes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Treñas extends suspension of face-to-face classes in Iloilo City due to extreme heat conditions

Treñas extends suspension of face-to-face classes in Iloilo City due to extreme heat conditions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

ACLEx holds first face-to-face MCLE in post-pandemic era

This was the first face-to-face lecture series conducted by the Supreme Court-accredited MCLE provider since the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Task force to public: Continue water conservation

As the water level in major dams can drop further during the dry months, the Task Force El Niño is urging the public to continue conserving water to avert a possible water crisis, especially in Metro Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

NWRB cuts water supply for Metro next month

The National Water Resources Board will slash the water allocation for Metro Manila to 48 cubic meters per second from 50 cms starting mid-April to conserve water supply that has been impacted by the ongoing El Niño......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition

“The amendments are unnecessary, not urgent, and could worsen the situation of the Filipino people. The process is also alarming since adding the provision ‘unless provided by law’ gives Congress the power to revise or even reverse the constitutional provisions through ordinary legislation." The post ‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Water bill to rise but no rate hike

Water bill to rise but no rate hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Residential electricity rate up by P0.13 for March – April billing

Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.13 per kWh in their March – April billing. The hike, which is caused by an increase in the transmission charges imposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), brings the total electricity rate from P11.25 per kWh of the previous month to P11.38.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Pag-IBIG rate increase gets FFW’s support

Pag-IBIG Fund secured the support of the Federation of Free Workers, one of the country’s top labor organizations, in its plan to increase the nearly four-decade-old mandatory monthly savings rate for both members and their employers starting January 2024, officials said Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Manila Water ramps up deep well output

Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. is planning to boost its deep well production to around 80 million liters per day (MLD) before the government implements the reduced water allocation for Metro Manila in the coming weeks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Philippine central bank keeps interest rates unchanged

MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5 percent, and thus the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the Monetary Board noted that the inflation outlook "was broadly unchanged.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Philippine central bank keeps interest rates unchanged

MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5 percent, and thus the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the Monetary Board noted that the inflation outlook "was broadly unchanged.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Residential electricity rates up by P0.19/kWh for Jan-Feb billing

Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.19/kWh for their January-February billing. The hike is caused by the increase in generation rates at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and the transmission charges of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The increase brings the average residential electricity rate from P11.43/kWh last.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

MCWD water deficit now affects 50,000 households in Metro Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the internal political strife surrounding the Metropolitan Cebu Water District or MCWD continues, the shortage of water faced by residents has also persisted. Currently, the water deficit in the MCWD has now reached 50,000 cubic meters per day. This equates to 50,000 households experiencing water supply issues, with each household.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024