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by Joann Villanueva on March 11, 2026
Meralco power rate up by P0.64/kWh for March 2026 billing
by Joann Villanueva on March 11, 2026
This brought the overall rate to PHP13.8161/kWh during the month, which increases by around PHP129 the bill of a household consuming 200 kWh per month.... Read full article
by Connie Calipay on March 11, 2026
Over 700 former rebels in Bicol apply for gov’t amnesty program
by Connie Calipay on March 11, 2026
Philipp Listanco, NAC regional director, urged eligible former and active rebels to apply before the deadline on Friday (March 13).... Read full article
by Alexander Lopez on March 11, 2026
Caraga’s headline inflation rises to 3.6% in February
by Alexander Lopez on March 11, 2026
In a report, the PSA-13 stated that last month’s inflation was mainly caused by the rapid price hike in the food and non-alcoholic beverages category, which rose to 2.4 percent from 2.1 percent the previous month.... Read full article
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 11, 2026
Bacolod to implement 4-day workweek starting March 16
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 11, 2026
On Tuesday, Mayor Greg Gasataya issued an executive order implementing the work scheme, from Monday to Thursday, with office hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.... Read full article
by Perla Lena on March 11, 2026
Driver caught for reckless driving, mocking LTO fine as loose change
by Perla Lena on March 11, 2026
A young motorist, for the second time, in hot water anew for reckless driving violation and for publicly mocking the regulatory enforcement of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) through social media.... Read full article
by Sarwell Meniano on March 11, 2026
Leyte gov’t studies 4-day workweek arrangement
by Sarwell Meniano on March 11, 2026
Petilla told reporters on Tuesday that the proposal is “not automatic and will depend on the feasibility and the need for continuous public services.”... Read full article
by Sarwell Meniano on March 11, 2026
DPWH chief assures funding for Tacloban’s ‘Grand Canal’ project
by Sarwell Meniano on March 11, 2026
Dizon told reporters that the project will receive funding in 2027 and 2028 after it was affected by a major overhaul of the DPWH’s 2026 project lineup.... Read full article
by Teofilo Garcia, Jr. on March 10, 2026
Zamboanga City police intercept P5.9-M smuggled cigarettes
by Teofilo Garcia, Jr. on March 10, 2026
At about 6 p.m., operatives of the Regional Intelligence Division and Zamboanga City Police Station 5 intercepted a truck along the bypass road linking Barangays Boalan and Tugbungan.... Read full article
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 10, 2026
State universities in Negros Occidental shift to 4-day workweek
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 10, 2026
Three state universities based in Negros Occidental have announced shifting to four-day work arrangements starting this week in line with the national government's energy conservation measures.... Read full article
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 10, 2026
DSWD releases P831-M cash aid to Tino-affected households in Negros
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 10, 2026
Data on Monday showed that from the start of the payout in mid-February until March 7, some 139,603 beneficiaries in 12 local government units (LGUs) have already been served.... Read full article