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Manila: Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) on Wednesday announced a significant achievement by its subsidiary in Singapore, PacificLight Power Pte Ltd (PLP), with the completion and commissioning of a 100-megawatt (MW) Fast Start ancillary services facility on Jurong Island, Singapore. This new development is set to enhance PLP’s capacity to provide reliable and responsive power to the Singaporean grid. According to Philippines News Agency, the power generation arm of Meralco emphasized that this facility will enable the electricity power generator to offer rapid-response generation capacity, delivering essential grid support during unplanned outages or system disturbances. The initiative underscores a commitment to

Agusan del Sur: The Provincial Health Office of Agusan del Sur (PHO-ADS) has reported the first confirmed case of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in the area. The announcement marks a significant health development for the province. According to Philippines News Agency, the patient recently traveled to Davao City and subsequently developed a pimple-like rash on his face, which led him to seek medical consultation. As a precautionary measure, the patient was isolated in a hospital while awaiting the results of a specimen sent to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine. Following the confirmation of the mpox infection, the patient’s

Manila: Ranking officials of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) got a glimpse of Singapore’s best practices on disaster response during a benchmarking visit to the Southeast Asian nation. The delegation, led by OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, visited the headquarters of the Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) on June 11. According to Philippines News Agency, during the visit, the SCDF showcased its operational capabilities, including the disaster assistance and rescue team, Operation Lionheart for international missions, and advanced technologies like robotics and unmanned systems. The OCD delegation also learned about the SCDF’s comprehensive protocols for hazardous materials and chemical,

Kagoshima: A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) delegation has visited the 10th Regional Headquarters of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Kagoshima to boost defense and security cooperation in the maritime region. The PCG said this is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of forging closer defense and security cooperation, as well as lasting economic partnerships, with major countries in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the delegation was led by PCG Deputy Commandant for Operations (DCO) Vice Admiral Edgar Yba±ez, PCG Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Arnaldo Lim, and Exercise Director Captain Lawrence Roque. ‘We are looking

Quezon City: The number of individuals undergoing dialysis treatment has surged to 64,845 in 2024, marking a significant 22-percent increase from the 53,296 cases recorded in 2023. National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) adult nephrology consultant Anthony Russel Villanueva highlighted this rise as indicative of the serious burden chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, Villanueva noted that kidney disease remains one of the top ten causes of death among Filipinos, emphasizing its profound impact on patients’ livelihoods as many are unable to work properly due to their condition. Data from the Philippine Renal