Day: July 14, 2025

Antique: The Antique provincial board approved on first reading Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. 3 amounting to PHP1.8 billion for the provincial electric power subsidy (PEPS) during its first regular session on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the SAIP No. 3 was approved unanimously by the provincial board to support the request of Governor Paolo Everardo Javier. Board Member Karmila Rose Dimamay, chair of the Committee on Finance and Appropriations, stated in an interview that this substantial amount is earmarked to provide a PHP500 monthly subsidy to 169,786 registered residential electricity consumers over the next 17 months. Dimamay

Negros occidental: Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has announced that the provincial government will provide financial aid to the family of Leah Mosquera, a Negrense caregiver who succumbed to severe injuries following an Iranian missile attack in Israel on June 15. The tragic incident has drawn attention to the risks faced by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in conflict zones. According to Philippines News Agency, Mosquera’s passing was confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday, after communication from her sister, who is also working in Israel as an OFW. The DFA has expressed its deepest condolences to

Iloilo city: A pilot project on the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system is set to take off in this city in a landmark move towards digital transformation. More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) inked a memorandum of agreement with Electro Premier Venture International Inc. for the pilot implementation of the AMI system on July 10. According to Philippines News Agency, the agreement was signed by MORE Power president Roel Castro and Electro Premier Venture International Inc. president lawyer Rica Gatchalian. The AMI system will utilize cutting-edge smart grid technology to modernize energy management and consumption. Under the system, existing

Quezon city: Whistleblower Julie Patidongan, known by the alias ‘Totoy’, has officially filed administrative complaints with the National Police Commission (Napolcom) against 12 police officers and personnel allegedly involved in the disappearance of ‘sabungeros’ or cockfight enthusiasts. Patidongan, who is also an accused in the case, claims these officers were instrumental in abducting the enthusiasts and taking them to Taal Lake. According to Philippines News Agency, Patidongan made these allegations during a press conference at the Napolcom office in Quezon City. He asserted that the officers were paid to carry out these abductions and was accompanied by the relatives of

Manila: Several groups of private information security professionals in the country called on lawmakers to address cybersecurity risks in the Konektadong Pinoy Bill. According to Philippines News Agency, the Scam Watch Pilipinas, Women in Security Alliance Philippines (WiSAP), Philippines Chief Information Officer Association (PCIOA), PhilDev S and T Foundation, and BPO Cybersecurity Council have expressed their support for the bill while also urging for stronger safeguards to be embedded directly into the law. The groups highlighted concerns that certain provisions of the bill might expose the Philippines to increased cyber threats despite its aim to expand internet access and modernize