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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

Pinoy Aquaman sets new record in successful 10k open water swim in Capiz

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Pinoy Aquaman” Ingemar Macarine never ceases to amaze after setting a new personal record for conquering the 10-kilometer open water swim in the Capiz Sea on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  The 47-year-old Macarine bested his previous 10k open water swim in Masbate last year. From four hours and 22 minutes in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Lascañas, ex-cop, claims Sara Duterte ‘invented’ Tokhang

MANILA, Philippines — A confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) gunman claimed that “Oplan Tokhang,” the brutal “knock and plead” anti-drug operation carried out by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was a brainchild of then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The confessed DDS gunman also claimed that the brother of then Mayor Sara Duterte, then Vice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Magalong warns water firms of overpricing

Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong has warned local water delivery companies against overpricing and taking advantage of the high demand amid supply shortage......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

MGen completes takeover of SPNEC

MGen Renewable Energy Inc., a subsidiary of Manila Electric Co., has completed its P15.9- billion investment in SP New Energy Corp.......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Make our world a better one

I was reluctant at first to accept this honor of addressing you, very young hi-tech people, given my age......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

PSA-7: Report to us if PhilSys ID not accepted

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7) urged Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID holders to report to the agency if some entities do not accept their IDs. PSA-7 chief administrative officer of  Edwina Carriaga told CDN Digital in a phone interview that the agency is urging  PhilSys ID (National ID).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

No more sexy roles for ex-Viva Hot Babe Andrea del Rosario

Former member of the girl group Viva Hot Babes, Andrea del Rosario, will no longer accept sexy roles in films or shows. The last movie where she essayed a daring role was Mac Alejandre’s “May-December-January” in 2022......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Traffic gridlocks need drastic solutions

We have to realize that our traffic gridlocks cannot be alleviated unless we are ready to accept drastic solutions......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

3 Chinese face raps for using fireworks display on Chinese New Year in Davao City

THREE Chinese nationals in Davao City will face legal cases for violating City Ordinance 060-02, also known as the Firecracker Ban, after their minute-long fireworks display during the Chinese New Year celebration on Friday night, February 9, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

No sanctions for teacher scolding pupils — VP Sara

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President and Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) Sara Duterte announced on Thursday that the teacher who was seen in a viral video scolding her class will not face any penalties. According to Duterte, she just wants to remind the teacher that when she is angry, she has to pause.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Oil firms to slash pump prices on April 30

Oil firms are set to implement a rollback in pump prices on Tuesday, April 30. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

CDC, Landbank offer online payment option for Clark firms

CDC, Landbank offer online payment option for Clark firms.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

DOH warns health workers vs gifts from pharma firms

The DOH on Monday issued a memorandum on upholding ethical standards following reports of pharmaceutical firms offering privileges to medical professionals and using multi-level marketing tactics to promote prescriptions. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

State firms get higher subsidies

The government ramped up its budgetary support to state-run firms by 35 percent to almost P13 billion in February, with the bulk of the subsidies intended to fund irrigation projects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

IT-BPM firms deemed best places to work in Philippines

Firms engaged in information technology and business process management topped this year’s list of the best places to work in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods

Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024