Panay power supply stable; NGCP warning a ‘precautionary measure’ – DOE official
Residents affected by the blackout in Iloilo City charge their cellphones at a designated charging station in front of the city hall.
30,000 attend Señor Santo Niño dawn mass in Pagadian City
Pagadian City (CNN Philippines, January 20) — At least 30,000 devotees flocked to Pagadian City’s wharf area on Saturday for the Señor Santo Niño dawn mass as a part of the Pasalamat Festival celebration. Joint forces from the military, police, and other agencies were deployed for this year’s celebration, according
Davao del Norte under state of calamity due to floods
Local authorities in Tagum City conduct rescue operations on Jan. 18.
Supply shocks could derail 2024 inflation forecast – BSP
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 20) — The government’s baseline inflation forecast for this year could be derailed by supply shocks, particularly surrounding rice, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona said Saturday. “Our baseline forecast for inflation for 2024 is around 4%, 4.2%, not quite within range but
From Speckles to Spectacle: Highlights of the 42nd Agora Awards
Photo from Agora Awards
How McDonald’s Night Classrooms stayed up with students for all-nighters
Photo from McDonald’s Philippines
UN special rapporteur on freedom of opinion, expression to visit PH
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 20) — United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan will visit the Philippines next week to look into the government’s efforts to protect freedom of speech and expression in the country. Khan will be in the Philippines from Jan 23.
Deaths in Davao de Oro landslides rise to 12, local officials say
Local responders continued search and rescue efforts in Barangay Mt. Diwata, Monkayo on Saturday.
Another oil price hike seen next week
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 20) — Another increase in pump prices is expected next week, according to a forecast by Unioil Petroleum Philippines Inc. on Saturday. Unioil said gasoline may cost 90 centavos to ₱1.10 per liter more, while diesel may go up by 70 to 90 centavos per
Some students, teachers in favor of bringing back old school calendar
Students and teachers welcome the proposal to bring back the opening of classes to June even if it means shortening their summer break. Agatha Gregorio tells us why. ADVERTISEMENT
