Over 170 Vehicles Apprehended in MMDA Clearing Operations

Manila – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday apprehended 166 vehicles and towed six vehicles for illegal parking. The operation, part of the agency’s crackdown against obstructions, focused on “Mabuhay Lanes” in the Nation…

Isabela, Negros Occidental: Insurgency-Cleared Village Receives Water Supply

Manila – The barangay of Sikatuna in Isabela, Negros Occidental, which has been cleared of insurgency, now enjoys a steady water supply benefiting 583 households, thanks to an elevated water tank installed with the assistance of the Philippine Army. T…

770 Housing Units for Typhoon Yolanda Victims Ready by December 15

Laua-an – The Municipality of Laua-an is set to complete the rehabilitation of 770 housing units for victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda by December 15. Eby Archangel Butiong, head of the Antique Provincial Housing Affairs and Resettlement Office (PHARO)…

Philippines Demonstrates Environmental Commitment with Climate Adaptation Projects

Manila – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) of the Philippines underscored the country’s dedication to global environmental responsibility with the approval of six new climate adaptation projects funded by the People’s Survival Fund (PSF). CCC Vice C…

Senator Gatchalian Advocates for Digitalization to Enhance Reading Culture

Manila – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is advocating for the use of digitalization to bolster the culture of reading among learners and their communities. During a Senate hearing on Wednesday, focused on Senate Bill 475 or the National Reading Month Act,…

Meralco Announces Bidding for 1,200 MW Power Supply

Manila – The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has opened a bidding process for a 1,200 megawatts (MW) baseload requirement through a 15-year Power Supply Agreement/s (PSA/s). The bidding follows the Department of Energy (DOE)’s issuance of a Certific…

Coconut Processing Facility Set to Boost Local Industry in Ilocos Norte

Pagudpud – The coastal town of Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte is set to benefit from a new coconut processing facility. Engineer Rose Anne Cabaloan, head of the Philippine Coconut Authority in Ilocos Norte, informed journalists on Thursday that the facility…