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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

DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam

The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Philippines intensifies monitoring against illegal drug smuggling

MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday that it will heighten monitoring measures to fight against illegal drug smuggling. PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan issued the order after its force recovered 122.7 million pesos (about 2.2 million U.S. dollars) worth of suspected cocaine in the waters off and shorelines of central and southern Philippines this month. Gavan ordered.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

‘MORE SOURCES OF POWER’ | Bizmen bracing nuclear, wind power to address growing demand

‘MORE SOURCES OF POWER’ | Bizmen bracing nuclear, wind power to address growing demand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Squirrel involved in power outage provided shelter and care by More Power

Squirrel involved in power outage provided shelter and care by More Power.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

‘WE NEED POWER’ | Negros Occidental has up to 100MW power shortage at night

‘WE NEED POWER’ | Negros Occidental has up to 100MW power shortage at night.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Landmark power joint venture to cost $3.3 billion

Energy powerhouses Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), Aboitiz Power Corp. and San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) have forged a $3.3-billion deal to help boost the country’s energy security and make affordable power accessible to more consumers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Unleashing a Pinay’s power via ‘Pinay Power’

Unleashing a Pinay’s power via ‘Pinay Power’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Strawberry farm sting nets 2 drug traders, over P3.7M worth of dried cannabis

Two alleged drug traders trying to smuggle over P3.7 million worth of dried marijuana leaves were cornered in a sting operation at an open parking lot at the Strawberry Farm in barangay Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet Thursday dawn......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Drug suspect slain in Davao sting

An alleged major drug trafficker was killed in a sting in Davao City on Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Sulu drug suspect slain; P14.4 million marijuana destroyed in Kalinga

A drug suspect, who has yet to be identified, was killed while another was arrested for alleged possession of shabu worth P3.4 million in a sting in Maimbung, Sulu on Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Drug suspect slain in Davao City sting

A drug suspect was killed in an alleged encounter following a sting in Toril, Davao City over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Jubahib suspended for 60 days, claims reason was irrelevant

DAVAO del Norte Governor Edwin I. Jubahib alleged that higher-ranking officials are power-tripping him, thus he is facing a 60-day suspension order......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Over P1M ‘shabu’ seized in 3 separate drug busts in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Three separate drug busts in Cebu on Thursday evening, May 2, 2024, yielded suspected shabu worth over P1 million and led to the arrest of 4 drug personalities. The first anti-illegal drugs operation was conducted by personnel of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) in Carcar City, Cebu. At.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

19 drug dens in CV shut down in a span of 4 months – PDEA-7

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of 19 drug dens from all over Central Visayas were successfully shut down by authorities in a span of 4 months. Leia Alcantara, spokesperson of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7), shared that this is the result of their anti-drug operations from January 1 to May.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

CLOSAP welcomes passage of ordinance for drug-free workplace

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- The City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) welcomed the recent passage of an ordinance that institutionalizes the implementation of a drug-free workplace here. The ordinance authored by Councilor Emilio Galaroza Jr., the Chairman of the Committee on Health, mandates the conduct of authorized drug testing in all offices of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

PDEA: 300,000 drug users rehabilitated under Marcos admin

Over 300,000 drug-dependent individuals have been rehabilitated under the administration of President Marcos, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

7 nanlaban drug suspects dead after Baste Duterte declares drug war

Less than a week after Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a "war on drugs" in the city, at least seven drug suspects were killed during a buy-bust operation in the city — violence that highlights the seriousness of the mayor's recent threat of outright killing persons caught using illegal drugs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024