Day: April 10, 2025

Bacolod: The Negros Electric and Power Corp. has assured the Commission on Elections (Comelec) of reliable power supply in its franchise area for the May 12 national and local elections. ‘We are fully prepared to ensure a reliable power supply throughout the entire election period. This is our way of contributing to a secure and credible electoral process,’ Negros Power president and chief executive officer Roel Castro said in a statement on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the power company gave the assurance after Castro signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Negros Occidental Provincial Election Supervisor Ian Lee

Manila: Daily passenger volume at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) this Holy Week could reach up to 157,000, New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) general manager Lito Alvarez said on Thursday. “Last year, the (average daily passenger volume) was 145,000. We are expecting 155,000 to 157,000 daily this year,” Alvarez stated during a press conference. According to Philippines News Agency, NAIA catered to a daily average of 160,000 passengers during the holiday season from December to January. Alvarez expressed confidence that the airport could handle the expected surge in passengers this Holy Week. Immigration spokesperson Dana Sandoval informed the Philippine

Manila: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is boosting the visibility of traffic enforcers in major roads and the conduct of random and surprise inspections on bus terminals as part of its road safety plan for the upcoming Holy Week. According to Philippines News Agency, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II directed all regional directors and other LTO officials to prepare the necessary road safety plans as millions of Filipinos travel to the provinces. Mendoza emphasized proactive measures through increased visibility in major thoroughfares for assistance and law enforcement, along with random and surprise inspections on bus terminals to ensure

Manila: Mayor Honey Lacuna announced on Thursday the city government’s plan to give birthday cash gifts to senior citizens in lieu of cakes. In a statement, Lacuna said this is in response to the request of a majority of elderly residents during a series of consultations in the city. She said most senior citizens suffer from diabetes or high blood sugar and can no longer enjoy sweets. According to Philippines News Agency, Lacuna is in discussions with Vice Mayor Yul Servo, who is the presiding officer of the City Council, to amend the existing city ordinance related to birthday gifts

Manila: A group of lawyers led by former solicitor general Jose Anselmo Cadiz has petitioned the Supreme Court (SC) to compel government agencies to reveal the supply agreements related to the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines from 2020 to 2022. According to Philippines News Agency, the petition for certiorari and mandamus filed by the group seeks to have the Department of Health, Department of Finance, Department of Budget and Management, and Commission on Audit disclose the supply agreements, procurement details, and liquidation records of the vaccines. The petitioners emphasize the public’s right to access such information, citing Section 7, Article III