From the Newsrooms: February 4 to 10, 2024
MARCOS' VISIT on February 7 fixed the news spotlight on Davao. Although bad weather had caused quite severe flooding and landslides in the area, the President's schedule which had been set earlier did not include stops in any of the disaster sites, although he did an aerial inspection and attended a briefing on the situation.The media did keep a close watch for signs of heightened or lighter tension between the.....»»
Meralco taps fresh import
Only one game is left in Meralco’s schedule before ending its EASL season against the Seoul SK Knights at the Jamsil Students Gymnasium tomorrow night and even as the Bolts are out of contention for a Final Four slot, coach Luigi Trillo brought in a new import 6-9 Alioune Tew to team with 6-7 Shonn Miller for the last stand......»»
Lasallians welcome the President
Despite his hectic schedule, President Marcos took time out to attend the 2024 La Salle Greenhills Homecoming, aptly called “Galing ng Green,” last Saturday, Feb. 3 at the La Salle Greenhills campus. He was there to celebrate the golden jubilee of his high school batch 1974......»»
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......»»
Dabawenyo parents call on DepEd to revert to old school calendar
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 22 January) – Several Dabawenyo parents called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to bring back the June-March academic calendar for school year 2024-2025, rather than implementing the current August-May schedule. Jerome Roces, a father of four kids who are all in the elementary level, said there’s a need to revert […].....»»
Why Boracay’s La Carmela feels like second home
We’ve been planning to do a live episode of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda at La Carmela de Boracay Hotel and Convention Center but knowing how tough it is to make a schedule that is favorable to both production staff and guest artists, I could not tell when it is exactly going to happen......»»
A quick look at the week ahead
It’s another quiet week according to the PSE schedule......»»
SCHEDULE: Fiesta Señor and Sinulog 2024 in Cebu
Bookmark this page for a list of events for Sinulog 2024 and the Fiesta Señor.....»»
The Harmony of 9-to-5 and Freelance Finesse
Balancing the demands of a regular job and freelancing is a juggling act that many of us are familiar with. Crafting a seamless harmony between the structured routine of the nine-to-five and the creative chaos of freelancing requires strategic finesse. Create a Schedule and Set Priorities Firstly, establishing a well-thought-out schedule is pivotal. It’s akin […].....»»
‘MGEN to achieve target ahead of 2030 schedule’
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation arm of power distributor Manila Electric Co., expects to achieve its 1,500-megawatt (MW) renewable energy target ahead of 2030 schedule......»»
Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan 2024 live updates
CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan 2024 kicks off at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Check out the latest updates about this spectacle held in line with the celebration of the Sinulog Festival in Cebu City. Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival: What’s the difference? LOOK: Schedule of.....»»
Fiesta Señor 2024 kickoff, Walk with Jesus live updates
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Queen City of the South, Cebu City, welcomes the most anticipated Sinulog Festival and Fiesta Señor with a kick-off today, January 11, 2024. Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival: What’s the difference? LOOK: Schedule of Novena Masses of Fiesta Señor 2024 LIST: Sinulog 2024 schedule of activities Reminders from Basilica for.....»»