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It isn’t just money
My recent column titled “An F for Philippine Education” apparently struck a chord among many readers who messaged me to say how appalled they were by the findings of the Second Congressional Commission on Education or Edcom II......»»
2 Mindanao lawmakers urge Quiboloy to face House
Two lawmakers from different districts in Mindanao have urged Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy to comply with congressional subpoenas, if he really has nothing to hide......»»
Pope Francis appoints new archbishop in Bicol
Alarcon, who was the former Bishop of the Diocese of Daet, has been transferred to the archdiocese which holds jurisdiction in the third, fourth and fifth congressional districts of Camarines Sur, Naga City, Iriga City and the Municipality of Gainza......»»
NEDA’s bid to scrap telcos’ congressional franchise requirement opposed
The head of the 28-member minority bloc in the House of Representatives has opposed a proposal of the National Economic and Development Authority to scrap the legislative franchise requirement for telecommunications companies......»»
US: Human Rights Guide to 2024 Elections
(Washington, February 7, 2024) - Human Rights Watch on February 7, 2024, released "A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 US Elections: Vital Recommendations for Voters, Candidates, and Supporters of Democracy."This 15-page guide, aimed at the US congressional and presidential elections in 2024, addresses a wide range of domestic an.....»»
Human rights panels urged to hear out Lascañas testimonies vs Dutertes
Palabay added that with several whistleblowers like Lascañas coming forward with their revelations, the government’s rights commission and the congressional human rights committees should exercise their mandate in “getting to the bottom” of drug-related killings under Rodrigo Duterte’s terms as Davao City mayor until his presidency......»»
House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims
The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»
‘Congress may review NGCP’s franchise’
The Joint Congressional Energy Commission might be convened to review and decide on the amendment or cancellation of the franchise of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines following the region-wide power outage in Western Visayas that caused billions of pesos in economic losses, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said over the weekend......»»
Imee: P20 million offered per district for House Cha-cha
Up to P20 million was reportedly offered to each congressional district that could deliver by next week the needed number of signatures that support the Charter change being pushed in the House of Representatives, Sen. Imee Marcos said yesterday......»»
Pantabangan Dam may hit critical level by end-April
The water level in Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija may reach critical level by the end of April, affecting irrigation supply, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
PSL cagefest: Tigers, Capitals on collision course; San Juan makes quarters
Title favorites Nueva Ecija and Davao Occidental set up an early collision of titans in the PSL President’s Cup even as San Juan barged their way trouble-free to the quarterfinal round......»»
6 cops charged before ombudsman
Six police officers in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, including the chief of the municipal police, are facing charges before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly planting evidence against a social media content creator......»»
SPNEC seeks funding boost for world’s biggest solar farm
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led SP New Energy Corp. is looking to bring in partners, particularly foreign investors, to help finance the development of the P200-billion Terra Solar development in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan, which will become the world’s largest solar project once completed......»»
Casecnan hydro plant turned over to First Gen
Lopez-led First Gen Corp., through its subsidiary Fresh River Lakes Corp., is now officially the owner of the Casecnan Hydroelectric Power Plant in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija......»»
DBP lends P116 million for swine farm expansion
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines said it extended a P116-million loan for the expansion of a swine farm project in Nueva Ecija to boost the government’s hog repopulation efforts......»»
Philippines investment board awards green lane for solar power project
MANILA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Board of Investments has granted the green lane certificate for the floating solar power project that will soon rise in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Monday. The Fuego Renewable Energy Corp. (FREC) will build the Pantabangan Floating Solar Power Plant, a 463.995 megawatts (MWac) floating solar photovoltaic (PV).....»»
Philippines investment board awards green lane for solar power project
MANILA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Board of Investments has granted the green lane certificate for the floating solar power project that will soon rise in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Monday. The Fuego Renewable Energy Corp. (FREC) will build the Pantabangan Floating Solar Power Plant, a 463.995 megawatts (MWac) floating solar photovoltaic (PV).....»»
Pilipinas Super League: Biñan routs AO Jikiri Indanan
Biñan wrapped up the week by winning its second home game in the PSL President’s Cup by walloping AO Jikiri Indanan, 85-56, to gain a share of the lead once again with Nueva Ecija......»»
Philippine Army Cpl. Raquel C. Suan kampeon sa Cabanatuan chess tourney
CABANATUAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA—Si Philippine Army Corporal (Cpl.) Raquel C. Suan ang naging unang kampeon sa Cabanatuan Rapid chess tournament na nagtapos dito kamakailan sa SM City Cabanatuan. Ang 32 taong gulang na si Suan, nakatalaga sa unit sa 14IMB IMCOM PA sa Camp General Mateo M. Capinpin sa Tanay, Rizal ay na nagtapos kasama ….....»»
Capitals stretch streak to 8 games
Floor general Hesed Gabo shone as league-leader Nueva Ecija stayed unbeaten with an easy 100-73 win over RCP Shawarma Shack Demigods in the Pilipinas Super League President’s Cup last Monday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan......»»