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Biz Leaders Welcome Coal-Fired Power Plant Expansion in Toledo City to Prevent Outages
Business stakeholders in Cebu welcomed the expansion project of a coal-fired power plant in Toledo City as a way to prevent outages that happened in Aklan early this year. They said that concerns about the environment will be “outweighed” by the economic benefits that will come with more power supply considering the dwindling reserves in […].....»»
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......»»
DOE eyes AI use in power sector
The Department of Energy is looking at the use of artificial intelligence to help bolster the power sector’s capabilities in resolving and preventing problems such as power plant outages......»»
Power rates expected to rise because of El Niño
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 17 January)—Expect possible increasing power rates throughout the year amid the anticipated El Niño phenomenon in the country, an official from the Department of Energy (DOE)-Mindanao said. Engr. Darwin P. Galang, DOE-Mindanao senior science research specialist, said the anticipated increasing power rates can be possibly El Niño-related, with 26 percent of […].....»»
NGCP not solely to blame for Panay blackout – Chiz
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines is not solely to blame for the Panay power outage, Sen. Francis Escudero said, adding that power plants also failed in ensuring the island’s power supply......»»
EDITORIAL - Remembering, 38 years later
The nation marks today the 38th anniversary of the people power revolt with new personalities organizing or participating in mass gatherings against the administration......»»
Zverev settles abuse case brought by former girlfriend
The settlement includes a monetary condition, with world No. 4 Alexander Zverev not found guilty of any wrongdoing against his ex-girlfriend.....»»
A whole of nation approach for our children
The Presidential Communications Office has reported that the Department of the Interior and Local Government will capacitate the Violence Against Women and Children desks to improve the handling of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children cases in barangays. For those who are not too familiar with the VAWC help desk, it is basically an area found within the barangay hall composed of certain fixtures that of course include a desk but also, and more importantly, a log book for purposes of record keeping of cases......»»
Divorce or D-group
When it comes to separation or divorce, the most convincing argument or appeal are tears combined with stories of betrayal, mental abuse or years of unrequited love and self-sacrifice. If you listen to the narrative long enough, chances are your own view could be twisted or impaired and jeopardize you from giving the necessary help......»»
DOJ indicts woman over daughter’s sex videos
The Department of Justice has recommended the filing of complaints for qualified trafficking and sexual abuse against a woman who allegedly sold online the live sexual videos of her minor daughter......»»
Lawmaker urges agencies to enact ordinances vs SOGIE-based discrimination
A House lawmaker has called on local government units to enact ordinances that would protect LGBTQ persons against discrimination based on four existing laws that focus on safe spaces and protection from sexual abuse......»»
Mayor Cortes downplays charges filed against him for mangrove cutting
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes has downplayed the cases filed against him, stating that they are unfounded and motivated by personal vendetta. Maria Priscilla Melendres filed charges against Cortes, city councilors, and two other city officials for oppression, gross misconduct, grave abuse of authority, and violations of anti-graft and corrupt practices,.....»»
CHR sounds alarm at rape of children by family members
The human rights body said that the sexual abuse of children at the hands of family members "compounds the trauma experienced by the victims, as they are betrayed and violated by those whom they should trust the most.".....»»
Women workers support divorce bill
Women workers yesterday expressed support for the immediate passage of the absolute divorce bill, saying it would protect women and families from abuse......»»
SC allows transfer of Quiboloy’s sexual, child abuse cases from Davao to Quezon City
The SC says it found compelling reasons to justify the transfer because the cases 'involve public interest, with the accused, a well-known religious leader, being influential in the area'.....»»
So many red flags
Still reeling from having been admonished by the Supreme Court for committing grave abuse of discretion, the Commission on Elections seems to be at it again......»»
Divorce bill narrowly hurdles House
Under the measure, there are "limited and reasonable grounds for divorce and a petition will have to undergo judicial scrutiny in order to prevent abuse and collusion of the parties, which is penalized," Lagman said......»»
Comelec tightens rules on substitutions
The Comelec will set a shorter window for the withdrawal and substitution of candidates in the 2025 elections, spotlighting the apparent abuse of the practice in recent years by parties that intentionally field placeholder candidates to make strategic last-minute substitutions. .....»»
PNP: Good leads on manhunt for Quiboloy
he Philippine National Police said it has good leads on the whereabouts of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy and five of his followers, who are wanted for qualified human trafficking and child sex abuse cases......»»
Marcos laughs off talk on substance abuse
President Marcos yesterday laughed off the claim that he was abusing illegal drugs, an allegation that stemmed from supposedly leaked documents being peddled online by his critics......»»