Day: October 2, 2025

Quezon city: Supply remains adequate to meet requirements of the energy-heavy data center industry but a Department of Energy (DOE) official said they need to know the sector’s long-term plan to weigh its impact on the power sector. DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara, during the ABS-CBN News Channel forum dubbed ‘The Clean Energy Shift: Powering a Green Economy with Renewable Energy’ at the television station’s office in Quezon City on Thursday, said they are working with the private sector vis- -vis the power requirement of the expanding data center industry. According to Philippines News Agency, Guevara explained that data centers have

Leyte: Two road sections in Eastern Visayas, previously affected by the strong September 30 earthquake centered in Cebu province, are now cleared for traffic, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the roads in question are the Calubian-San Isidro-Tabango-Villaba-Palompon Road located in Barangay Abijao, Villaba, Leyte, and the Tabango-Catmon-La Fortuna-Manlawaan-Gimarco Road in Barangay Manlawaan, Tabango, Leyte. The Villaba road faced partial closure due to a landslide, whereas the Tabango road had limited access because of visible cracks on one side of the highway. DPWH Eastern Visayas assistant regional director Margarita Junia

Cebu: The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has mobilized its fleet of trucks in Central and Eastern Visayas to assist the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in delivering emergency relief supplies to families affected by the powerful earthquake in Cebu. According to Philippines News Agency, PHLPost reported the postal trucks were dispatched to transport food packs, sleeping kits, and laminated sacks for temporary shelters to Bogo City and neighboring municipalities. Postal Area 5 Director Marilyn Alcoy has been closely coordinating with DSWD Cebu to ensure the timely distribution of aid to evacuation centers and affected communities, PHLPost said. PHLPost

Manila: The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), in partnership with Netflix, hosted a seminar to address concerns over inappropriate content consumption and excessive screen time among young children. The event aimed to guide families toward safe and responsible media consumption. According to Philippines News Agency, MTRCB Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Diorella Maria Gamboa Sotto-Antonio led the seminar, which gathered over 100 parents, educators, child protection advocates, and industry leaders. The initiative was designed to empower families while ensuring an enriching digital experience for children. Sotto-Antonio emphasized the need for media literacy and active parental involvement, highlighting

Manila: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a new circular permitting agriculture-focused businesses to raise up to PHP500 million per project through capital markets, significantly enhancing their access to essential financing. According to Philippines News Agency, the SEC announced these guidelines during a conference on September 24, 2025. The guidelines, known as Securing and Expanding Capital for Farms and Agri-business Related Modernization Schemes (SEC FARMS), aim to align with the government’s ‘Masaganang Agrikultura, Maunlad na Ekonomiya (Abundant Agriculture, Prosperous Economy)’ program, which seeks to modernize the agricultural sector. The SEC stated in a press release that the policy