Day: September 15, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said the government must move faster to match the pace of innovations by private firms in the renewable energy (RE) sector. Marcos issued his observation during the switch-on of Citicore Solar Batangas 1, the Philippines’ first baseload solar power plant, in Tuy town. The President said the project demonstrates how private sector expertise can deliver both clean energy and food security. According to Philippines News Agency, Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC), a leading pure-play renewable energy firm, developed and operates the 197-megawatt-peak Citicore Solar Batangas 1, reinforced by a 320-megawatt-hour Battery Energy

Legazpi city: Government agencies provided a variety of services, including medical and social, in the Bicol Region during the Handog ng Pangulo 2025: Serbisyo Para sa Lahat over the weekend. In a report, Department of Social Welfare and Development-5 Director Norman Laurio said 15,112 family food packs were distributed to households affected by the southwest monsoon and an ongoing low pressure area, and 1,750 individuals were served with hot meals. According to Philippines News Agency, products from the Sustainable Livelihood Program were featured in the Kadiwa ng Pangulo fair, showcasing the skills of small-scale producers and promoting local enterprise development

Iloilo city: Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. has welcomed the pronouncement of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. that national government projects must secure local government clearance before being considered complete. “That is good, not because we need their permission. Actually, it is in the Local Government Code, we already know, except that it is not happening. But the national programs should be coordinated with the local government unit,” he said in an interview on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Defensor stated that local government units (LGUs) are not present in the placement of national government projects but are informed

Manila: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has pledged to link 11,964 unserved public schools located in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) to the government’s Free WiFi program by the end of 2025. DICT Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda revealed this commitment during a Senate hearing on Monday, noting that the initiative is integral to the agency’s mission to provide universal and affordable internet connectivity. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Aguda emphasized the importance of reliable internet access, explaining that it is not just about connectivity; it is also crucial for educational purposes. During the Senate Committee

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued a directive compelling contractors responsible for substandard infrastructure, particularly flood control projects, to rectify their work at their own cost. Speaking at a press briefing in Malaca±ang, he emphasized that government projects are backed by warranties that contractors must honor if defects are discovered. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos stated that even if contractors claim project completion, they are still obligated to respect the warranty provided and ensure the project is properly completed. Marcos asserted that errant contractors would be held accountable, insisting they must redo and properly fix any