Mindanao grid placed on yellow alert
The Mindanao power grid was placed on yellow alert yesterday alongside the Luzon and Visayas grids due to outages of several power plants......»»
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Mindanao in Philippines
Mindanao [Philippines], March 8 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in Philippines on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The depth of the earthquake was measured at 140 km. According to the NCS, the tremors were felt at about 14:41:47 IST. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 08-03-2024, 14:41:47 IST, Lat: 5.81Long: 126.90, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Mindanao, Philip.....»»
NGCP holds ceremonial switch-on for P51 billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection
The completion of the 450-megawatt Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines will unlock enormous socio-economic opportunities in the two regions, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
New NGCP grid brings relief to Panay, Negros Island consumers
New NGCP grid brings relief to Panay, Negros Island consumers.....»»
DOE official: Grid system in Panay Island stable
DOE official: Grid system in Panay Island stable.....»»
Philippine Grid Code strictly followed, NGCP insists
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines maintained that it “simply followed” the protocols set by the Energy Regulatory Commission in responding to the multiple plant shutdowns in Panay on Jan. 2 that led to a widespread blackout in Western Visayas......»»
A continuing failure?
Because bringing power plants online from scratch takes at least five years, our current problems with low grid reserves resulting in yellow and red alerts can be blamed on a failure during the Duterte era. But the BBM DOE seems committed to continuing the failed policies......»»
Greenpeace blames fossil fuel dependence for yellow, red alerts
Environmental group Greenpeace Philippines yesterday blamed the country’s dependence on fossil fuel-based power plants on the continued yellow and red alerts of Luzon and Visayas power grids......»»
Recipe: Bringhe, the yellow rice dish of Pampanga
Bringhe is a yellow rice dish of Pampanga often referred to as the local version of the Spanish paella......»»
Toledo cop headlines Big Yellow promotions
Toledo cop headlines Big Yellow promotions.....»»
ERC urged to defer power rate hikes
It would be best for the Energy Regulatory Commission to withhold the requests of power distributors and generating firms to collect higher electricity bills while the industry is on yellow alert due to high power demand this summer, a member of the House of Representatives said......»»
ERC to power generators: Explain forced outages
The Energy Regulatory Commission will investigate the recent forced outages of several power plants, resulting in the placement of the Luzon and Visayas grids on red and yellow alert......»»
Cebu to be placed under ‘state of calamity’
Cebu to be placed under ‘state of calamity’.....»»
Key witness vs Quiboloy to be placed under WPP
A key witness in the child abuse case against preacher Apollo Quiboloy will be placed under the Witness Protection Program due to perceived threats to her life, an official of the Department of Justice said on Friday......»»
House tightens security after lawmakers get bomb threats
The House of Representatives has been placed on heightened alert following threats received by lawmakers and House staff last week, including bomb threats, Secretary General Reginald Velasco said on Monday......»»
Grids still on alert amid demand surge
Power grids across the country remained on alert yesterday, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines......»»
CDC issues health alert for bird flu infection in US
A farm worker in Texas has tested positive for avian influenza, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health alert......»»
‘BE CAREFUL’ | Negros Occidental under heightened alert for Holy Week
‘BE CAREFUL’ | Negros Occidental under heightened alert for Holy Week.....»»
LTO-7 on high alert for Holy Week
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) is on high alert starting March 24 to 31, for the Holy Week. The LTO-7 announced their “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa and Summer Vacation 2024” in a press release last Friday. Director Glen Galario has instructed all LTO-7 district and extension offices.....»»
Cops on heightened alert, NLEX ready for Lenten break
Police units across the country are on heightened alert starting tomorrow, as part of security preparations for the safety of the public during the Holy Week break......»»
DOH raises Code White Alert for Holy Week
DOH raises Code White Alert for Holy Week.....»»