Day: July 28, 2025

Manila: Power supply in Luzon is expected to be boosted by the eventual operation of the 1,200-megawatt (MW) Atimonan Energy Power Plant, which the Department of Energy (DOE) has reaffirmed to be excluded from the 2020 Coal Moratorium Policy. Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) President and chief executive officer Emmanuel Rubio welcomed DOE’s decision to reaffirm the power plant’s exclusion from the coal moratorium. According to Philippines News Agency, MGEN plays a key role in ensuring the country’s energy security and leading the energy transition. Emmanuel Rubio emphasized that their investment in Atimonan will help address current energy needs while preparing

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday assured his administration will pursue the investigation against criminal syndicates behind the disappearance of missing sabungeros (cockfight enthusiasts). During his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos said a whole-of-government approach is in place to solve the crime involving them, and the government will not spare any influential persons which may be included in the investigation. According to Philippines News Agency, Julie Patidongan, alias Totoy, earlier said the disappearances of the sabungeros were part of orders by a syndicate controlling the multi-billion-peso cockfight industry, which saw marked growth when it went

Quezon city: There is no room for corruption in implementing infrastructure projects under the ‘Build Better More’ program, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. ‘Sa mga proyekto, hindi natin papayagan at palalampasin ang mga katiwalian sa pangangasiwa, ang kapalpakan sa pagdisenyo at sa pagkakagawa, ang mababang kalidad at marupok na mga materyales, ang pagka-antala ng proyekto, at ang kapabayaan sa tamang pagmentina at pagkumpuni (In projects, we will not tolerate and allow corruption in supervision, design and construction failures, low-quality and fragile materials, project delays, and neglect of proper maintenance and repair),’ Marcos said in his 4th State

Kuala lumpur: Peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia commenced in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on achieving a ceasefire as clashes reached their fifth day. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai are attending the meeting, hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. According to Philippines News Agency, the latest clashes began on Thursday over a territorial dispute along the shared border, resulting in the deaths of at least 35 people. Thousands have been displaced on both sides of the border. Officials from the US and China are overseeing the talks to mediate the escalating situation. “We

Manila: The Philippine government continues to chart its ‘friend to all, enemy to none’ foreign policy, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said while assuring the public that the country is resolute in protecting Filipino interest both within its territory and abroad. According to Philippines News Agency, in his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Marcos emphasized that the country’s foreign policy remains consistent and focused on maintaining friendly relations worldwide while avoiding enmity. He highlighted that the Philippines is committed to transparency and adherence to international law. President Marcos noted that the global perception of the