Day: November 4, 2025

Tuguegarao city: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the license of a pickup driver for 90 days following a collision with a motorcycle, as captured in a viral social media video. According to Philippines News Agency, the suspension comes in response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to hold irresponsible and abusive drivers accountable. The incident, which occurred after the pickup truck crossed the Buntun Bridge in Tuguegarao City, involved the vehicle colliding with a motorcycle carrying two individuals. The LTO’s show cause order (SCO) revealed that dashcam footage posted on social media showed the Hilux pickup truck

Manila: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the amended rules for the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) by distribution utilities (DUs), supporting the digital shift of the energy’s power distribution sector. According to Philippines News Agency, AMI involves a system that integrates smart meters, communication platforms, and data management systems that allow both the consumers and DUs to check data on real-time power consumption, automated billing, outage detection, and remote service management. ERC, in a press release Tuesday, stated that the amended rules provide for a ‘stronger regulatory framework for the country’s transition toward a smart, secure, and consumer-empowered electricity

Dumaguete: Dumaguete and Quezon City’s inclusion in the UNESCO creative cities list is a reflection of the country’s efforts to advance sustainable urban development, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday. The United Nations agency announced on Oct. 31 the inclusion of 58 new members in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), which recognizes cities that promote creativity as a driver of sustainable urban development. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘Dumaguete and Quezon City joined the prestigious international roster of creativity-driven urban cities, further cementing the country’s position as a champion of sustainable urban development,’ the DOT said in a

Davao: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 11 (Davao Region) is introducing farmers to smart technologies that use data, automation, and artificial intelligence for more sustainable agriculture. According to Philippines News Agency, DOST-11, through the Southern Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research and Development Consortium, showcased innovations, including Zappify, an IoT-based pest control device. DOST-11 Director Anthony Sales highlighted that these technologies serve as practical tools to transform farming practices. Sales explained that Zappify utilizes sensors to detect pests and activate control mechanisms only when necessary, which aims to reduce pesticide usage and costs. In addition to Zappify, another

Makati: Two years after the deadly Hamas assault in Israel, the memory of the Oct. 7, 2023 tragedy remained vivid, not only for Israelis, but also for Filipinos who witnessed the event and whose lives were forever changed that day. At a solemn commemoration ceremony in Makati on Tuesday, candles were lit and names were read, among them six overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who perished and three who survived the violence that engulfed southern Israel. According to Philippines News Agency, the OFWs were caregivers, breadwinners, parents, ordinary workers caught in extraordinary horror, whom Israel considers heroes and family. Emotional in