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Clean water finally

In July 2010 through a resolution, the United Nations General Assembly explicitly recognized the human right to water and sanitation and acknowledged that clean drinking water and sanitation are essential to the realization of all human rights......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Power rates down by P0.37/kWh for Feb-Mar billing

High on love but low on power rates! Valentine’s Day for residential consumers of Visayan Electric is expected to be sweeter as electricity rates for the billing month of February-March will be P0.37/kWh lower compared to last month. This decrease, bringing the total rate down from last month’s P11.62/kWh to P11.25/kWh, is attributed to lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Power rates expected to rise because of El Niño

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 17 January)—Expect possible increasing power rates throughout the year amid the anticipated El Niño phenomenon in the country, an official from the Department of Energy (DOE)-Mindanao said. Engr. Darwin P. Galang, DOE-Mindanao senior science research specialist, said the anticipated increasing power rates can be possibly El Niño-related, with 26 percent of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 19th, 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

‘No water interruption until April 30’

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has assured Metro Manila residents of uninterrupted water supply until April 30 after the plan to decrease the water allocation starting April 16 was shelved as the water level in Angat Dam remained above 195 meters yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 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

Mikey Belmonte bags Water Warrior Award

Quezon City Councilor Belmonte was conferred the “Water Warrior Award for Advocacy Leadership” during the 2024 World Water Day Awards in recognition of his contributions as an active partner of Maynilad in championing access to safe water, reliable sanitation and environmental responsibility......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 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

El Niño impact: 30M liters of water lost due to dry spell, says MCWD

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The hot season brought by the El Niño has significantly impacted the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) water facility. It was evident in the production of MCWD’s surface water facilities in Barangay Jaclupan in Talisay City and Barangay Lusaran in Cebu City, said MCWD Chair, Lawyer Jose Daluz III, in a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Solon pushes creation of Dept of Water Resource Management

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A lawmaker is pushing for the establishment of a national framework for water resource management that is spelled out in the proposed Department of Water Resources Management (DWRM) as a long-term solution to water shortage in the country. Agri Partylist Representative Wilber Lee said that the DWRM will bring together 32.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 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

Marcos proclaims July 17 as National CPR Day

President Marcos has declared July 17 of every year as National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Day, citing the need to create awareness of the importance of knowing how to respond to health emergencies......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Marcos declares July 17 as ‘National CPR Day’

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has officially declared July 17 as “National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Day,” to promote health awareness across the country, according to the Presidential Communications Office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

DOH: P76.1B COVID-19 allowance for health workers released

These funds cover 8,549,207 claims from July 1, 2021 to July 20, 2023. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas drops to 2.4 percent in July 2023

The Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas slowed down further to 2.4 percent in July 2023 from 3.3 percent in June 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

PAL to add Manila-Cebu-Borongan flights starting July

PAL to add Manila-Cebu-Borongan flights starting July.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»

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Most Read Apr 26, 2018 – 01:29 PM

Most Read as of Apr 26, 2018 – 01:29 PM SC to announce 2017 bar exam results at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday 25.5% of 6,750 pass Bar Exam 2017 University of St. La Salle alum tops Bar Exam 2017 Sotto bares initial list of Senate bets NPC will endorse in 2019 Sunshine Dizon explains why.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Latest Stories as of Apr 26, 2018 – 01:42 PM

Latest Stories as of Apr 26, 2018 – 01:42 PM FULL LIST: 2017 Bar examination passers Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ nabs P141.6-M on opening day in the PH Moira Dela Torre speaks up about relationship and reunion with dad Tight security at ports as exodus out of Boracay begins US Embassy hosts drug treatment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

PSE has until 2025 to spend money it raised in 2018

The PSE disclosed that its board of directors voted to approve an extension of the timeline for its disbursement of the P2.8 billion in net proceeds that it raised through a 2018 stock rights offering......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024