Rotating brownouts: Plant shutdowns hit Luzon grid
ROTATING brownouts were implemented Tuesday afternoon as the Luzon grid was placed on a five-hour red alert status following the forced shutdown of 18 power plants.
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ROTATING brownouts were implemented Tuesday afternoon as the Luzon grid was placed on a five-hour red alert status following the forced shutdown of 18 power plants.
Thirty -three areas in the country will experience more extreme hot weather on April 24, according to state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pag-asa).
No Filipino was hurt in the recent twin earthquakes that struck eastern Taiwan early Tuesday morning, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)
THE Court of Appeals (CA) has enjoined the Department of Agriculture and other concerned government agencies from pushing with the commercial release of genetically modified rice (Golden Rice) and eggplant products (Bt Eggplant).
DESPITE calling himself a “lucky husband” for having a very “protective” wife, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said Tuesday that Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte will remain part of his Cabinet despite her disagreement with First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos.
TRAFFIC slowed to a crawl on the Skyway’s northbound lane late Tuesday morning, as thick smoke rose from the ground from a big fire in a residential area in Taguig City.
Three island outposts of the Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) are now equipped with secured and advanced Harris tactical radios.
HONG KONG — Asian benchmarks extended gains Tuesday after U.S. stocks clawed back a chunk of their losses from last week, which was the worst for the S&P 500 in more than a year, while the yen weakened further to fresh 34-year lows.
American military commitment to the Philippines was further highlighted by a visit of US Congressional Staff Members to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City Monday.
HIGH oil prices may prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to further delay any rate cuts, according to Standard & Poors (S&P) Global Ratings.
THE country’s debt service payments more than doubled in January 2024, according to the latest data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
THE government is preparing new measures to combat the steep rise in commodity prices, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda).
THE National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) is open to extending the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) and using it for other sectors apart from rice.
QATAR is now seeking to strengthen its economic ties and people-to-people exchange with the country with the signing of nine new agreements.
AS the state aims to collect more than P120 billion in value-added tax (VAT) this April, the main tax collecting agency’s top official remained firm in the deadline for the filing and payment of the VAT.
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) said it approved P29.955 billion worth of investments between January and April 2024, a 9.49-percent decline from the P33.094-billion investments it approved in the same period last year.
DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga on Monday appealed to everyone to do their share in helping address the perennial problem on plastics, as this that continuously causes harm to people and the environment while hampering the fight against global warming.
LOCAL producers are concerned by the recent enforcement of Administrative Order 20 (AO 20), apprehensive that the new regulations might pave the way for an influx of undervalued or misdeclared agricultural imports.
THE State-run firm Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) remains optimistic that projects for the Luzon Economic Corridor (LWC), its vision for Clark metropolis as Asia’s next investment hub, nears fruition after Washington and Tokyo’s endorsement.
OIL firms announced on Monday they will implement a mixed price adjustment this week.
Party-list groups that failed to win a seat in two previous elections may soon be delisted by the Commission on Election (Comelec).
THE Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to hear and resolve the disqualification case filed against Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba by his political rival for alleged massive vote-buying and unlawful disbursement of public funds during the May 2022 gubernatorial election.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday issued Department Circular No. 2024- 0141 reminding all medical professionals to “uphold professional and ethical standards” following the recent reports of pharmaceutical companies giving privileges using a “multi-level marketing scheme” to entice them to advertise/prescribe medical products.
GRASS fire was blamed for the blaze which gutted 19 vehicles at the Naia Terminal 3 parking extension on Monday afternoon, sparking calls for authorities to have contingencies for fires that can quickly start or be spread by the record-breaking heat.
Starting May 1, the southbound portion of the Edsa-Kamuning flyover in Quezon City will be partially closed to vehicular traffic for six months, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Monday.
THE annual “Balikatan” between the Philippines and United States militaries highlights the commitment of both countries in ensuring peace in the Indo-Pacific Region.
“(It is) a clear reflection of our shared history, unwavering commitment to democracy and respect for international law in our pursuit of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific Region,” Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said during the opening ceremonies of the exercise held in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City Monday.
He said “Balikatan” stands as evidence of the two nations’ continuous efforts to enhance the cooperation, dedication and mutual intentions to strengthen the interoperability of their respective military forces.
Around 11,000 American troops and 5,000 AFP personnel will participate in the exercise which is scheduled to run from April 22 to May 10.
Amid her falling out with First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte appeared unbothered and instead, said, she and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will discuss the issue between her and the First Lady privately, noting that there are more pressing problems that confront the country.
THE Board of Investments (BOI) said it approved P607.22 billion of investments—bulk of which is in renewable energy—from January to April 2024, up 15 percent from the investment approvals recorded in the same period last year.
RAISING wages in the Philippines should have been done “yesterday” to allow worker’s benefits to catch up with the net profits of businesses they work for, according to a former chief of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda).
THE Philippines, which ranks the third most disaster-prone country in the world, can now immediately liquidate funds to address emergency needs when a crisis occurs.
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