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President Marcos orders completion of water projects amid El Niño
To avert a potential water shortage especially during El Niño, President Marcos ordered yesterday the immediate completion of all water projects in the country being undertaken by both the private and public sectors......»»
No water interruption this summer – MWSS
Saying the release of water from Angat Dam is being managed, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage Systemhas assured the public of sufficient water supply this coming summer......»»
Teachers welcome reconciled bill on allowance hike
Teachers groups Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) and Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) welcomed a reconciled bill by the Senate and the House of Representatives that would gradually increase the teaching allowance of public school teachers starting school year 2025-2026......»»
Teacher career progression bill clears House panel hurdle
Public school teachers may soon have access to more advanced career opportunities and higher compensation after the House appropriations committee approved the unnumbered substitute bill for the proposed Teacher Career Progression Act on Tuesday. .....»»
SC seeks DoTr response on PISTON-led petition vs PUVMP
The Supreme Court has required the Department of Transportation to comment on the petition filed by progressive transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide, assailing the constitutionality of the public utility vehicle modernization program. .....»»
‘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.....»»
Squirrel involved in power outage provided shelter and care by More Power
Squirrel involved in power outage provided shelter and care by More Power.....»»
‘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.....»»
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......»»
Unleashing a Pinay’s power via ‘Pinay Power’
Unleashing a Pinay’s power via ‘Pinay Power’.....»»
Meralco power rates expected to go down this month
Lower power rates may be expected this month due to lower generation and transmission charges, according to energy utility provider Manila Electric Co......»»
Maynilad considering a $300-M pre-IPO investment round before it goes public in 2025
Bloomberg is reporting that Maynilad Water Services, the “West Zone” water concessionaire owned by Metro Pacific Investments and DMCI, is “considering” raising a US $300 million (~P16.9 billion) “funding round” before it goes public on the PSE in 2025......»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
Manila Water pays penalty in labor case
East zone concessionaire Manila Water Company Inc. has paid a P100,000 penalty in connection with a case filed with the Department of Labor and Employment regarding its Ilugin Treatment Plant in Pasig City......»»
Murder case filed vs 5 tagged in slay of Lapu market collector
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A murder case was filed against five individuals tagged in the killing of a Lapu-Lapu City market collector. Public Market Executive Assistant for Market Operations, Christopher Ceniza was shot-killed by two individuals riding a motorcycle on January 5, while collecting market fees from the vendors. Two of the suspects, who served as.....»»
ACT solon moves to probe efforts to jumpstart Cha-cha
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking to investigate the reported signature-buying and the alleged use of public funds to push for constitutional reform or Charter change (Cha-cha) through the “so-called” people’s initiative (PI), has been filed in the House of Representatives. Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro said on Sunday that she electronically filed.....»»
SEC streamlines capital raising for power firms
he Securities and Exchange Commission has streamlined the registration process for capital raising of power generation companies and distribution utilities, in support of the public offering mandate stipulated in the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001......»»
Power rates to rise in February — Meralco
With the latest power rate hike, P115 will be the increase in the total electricity bill of a customer consuming 200 kilowatt-hour......»»
MVP OK’s water supply restoration in CDO
Business tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan has agreed to restore water supply in Cagayan de Oro while the government is looking for solutions to water supply woes in the city, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
Man stabbed for skipping water rationing line in Moalboal
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The scarcity of water in Moalboal town led to a violent altercation on Tuesday evening, May 14, 2024, resulting in a 30-year-old man being stabbed during a fight over the water rationing line in Barangay Basdiot. The victim was identified as Paul Anthony Junas, single with a live-in partner, and a.....»»