Consortium to build 150MW solar power plant in Cebu

CEBU CITY: A consortium is set to commence the development of a 150-megawatt solar power plant in Daanbantayan, Cebu to address the increasing energy demand of the province and help solve the widespread power outages in neighboring Panay Island.

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DOH mourns Dok Gia, cites contribution to mental health awareness

MANILA: The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday extolled the late Dr. Gia Sison for her contribution to mental health awareness in the Philippines.

In a statement, the DOH sent condolences to the bereaved family of the mental health advocate and p…

Filipino crew injured; PH reprimands China over latest harassment

MANILA: The Philippines rebuked China over its latest acts off Ayungin Shoal that severely damaged a Filipino resupply boat on its way to resupply troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre on Saturday morning.

The crew members of Unaizah May 4 (UM4) were …

Doctors school Mindoro health workers on breast cancer detection

CALAPAN CITY: Doctors from this province shared their knowledge on the prevention and early screening of breast cancer to village health workers amid a recent surge in cases.

The Mindoro Breast Cancer Support Group gathered at the Calapan Convention …

Marcos calls for Earth Hour observance, promotes energy security bid

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday called on the public to participate in Earth Hour, a worldwide initiative that encourages everyone to switch off their lights for an hour.

‘Ladies and gentlemen, we commemorate once again Earth Ho…

PBBM deplores ‘horrific’ Russia attack, condoles with victims

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday joined other world leaders in condemning the attack on a concert hall in Russia that killed at least 115 people as of the 7:30 p.m. update.

The terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISI…