Day: November 27, 2025

Manila: About 956 megawatts (MW) capacity was added to the country’s power capacity within four months after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed the construction of more power plants to ensure that all Filipinos will have electricity. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Energy (DOE), in a press release Thursday, said the 956MW of new power generation, along with the establishment of a 160MW new energy storage system in Luzon and the Visayas, was achieved as of Nov. 27 following the directive of the President during his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 28 to

Manila: Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday expressed gratitude towards the private sector for its backing of the department’s budget for 2026. Angara emphasized the commitment to ensuring that every peso is effectively utilized, impacting learners, teachers, and parents positively in their educational environments. According to Philippines News Agency, Angara’s statement followed the Senate’s approval of a PHP1.044-trillion budget in the 2026 General Appropriation Bill. This budget aims to support the DepEd in advancing education reforms across the country. The direction set by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to heavily invest in human capital is seen as

Manila: Concerns on the government’s budget gap contributed to the negative close of the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) on Thursday, but the Philippine peso continues to stay firm against the U.S. dollar. A day after rising to the 6,000-level, the main stocks gauge fell 0.59 percent to 5,969.13 points, and the broader All Shares index decreased by 0.24 percent to 3,538.11 points. According to Philippines News Agency, most of the sectoral indices also finished in the red, led by the Financials, which dipped 2.21 percent. It was trailed by the Services, which fell by 1.45 percent; Mining and Oil

Manila: The Department of Tourism (DOT) 8 has finalized a comprehensive 12-day evaluation of 11 dive sites in the region, identifying vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and promising new features. According to Philippines News Agency, the assessment was conducted in collaboration with Applied Technical Diving and Marines Solutions, covering key coastal areas across five provinces. DOT-8 Director Karina Rosa Tiopes shared in a phone interview that survey teams meticulously inspected underwater conditions, reef health, dive entry and exit points, and distinct ecological features at each site. The dive sites assessed included San Francisco in Southern Leyte; Naval, Almeria, Kawayan,

Manila: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that he is contemplating filing a cyber libel case against former Ako Bicol Party-list representative Zaldy Co. Co accused the Marcos administration of hiding irregularities involving First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and her relatives in the agriculture sector, such as manipulating prices and the importation of rice, onions, sugar, and fish. According to Philippines News Agency, during a press conference, Tiu Laurel stated that he has instructed his legal team to prepare potential complaints, which are likely to be filed in Makati or Quezon City, possibly by January. He emphasized the need for