Day: August 27, 2025

Albay: A scheduled 12-hour power interruption will affect several towns in Albay on Friday, as announced by the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP). The power outage is set to occur from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, the interruption is necessary for maintenance activities at the Daraga and Sto. Domingo substations, as well as along the Daraga – Sto. Domingo 69 kilovolt (kV) line. Joyce Balancio, NGCP’s lead specialist for government relations and regional affairs, stated that the specific areas affected would be determined by the Albay Electric Cooperative (Aleco). Anj Galero, Aleco’s public

Nartatez: Newly installed acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez on Wednesday assured the public that the change in leadership will not cause a crisis within the police organization even as the turnover went smoothly. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez, in a TV interview, revealed he has yet to talk to former PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III after the change in the force’s leadership, but added that he might meet Torre at the Office of the PNP chief at Camp Crame on Wednesday. Nartatez emphasized that the turnover was smooth and there

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is open to engaging in discussions to address issues related to the country’s flood control projects, Malaca±ang announced on Wednesday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong has submitted documents to President Marcos detailing alleged corruption in the implementation of these projects. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro stated that Mayor Magalong is ‘welcome’ to meet with President Marcos to discuss the alleged irregularities in flood mitigation projects. Magalong previously accused some lawmakers of involvement in these irregularities. Castro reassured the public that the President is committed to holding accountable

Malaca±ang: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will embark on a state visit to Cambodia and later attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York next month, Malaca±ang announced Wednesday. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Marcos will be in Phnom Penh from Sept. 7 to 9 for a state visit. According to Philippines News Agency, after Cambodia, the Chief Executive is set to fly to New York to participate in the 80th UN General Assembly, where he is expected to deliver the Philippines’ statement on key global issues and meet with world

Manila: The government has undertaken measures to keep rice prices stable and secure a sufficient supply, as the country prepares to enforce a 60-day ban on rice imports starting next month, Malaca±ang said on Wednesday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will implement strict price monitoring to protect consumers from sudden price hikes during the import ban period. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro added that there is active coordination between the DA and key stakeholders, including farmers, millers, and traders, to prevent price manipulation in the rice market. “Ayon po sa DA, nakausap