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Manila: The United States has donated three units of mobile energy systems (MES) to provide reliable electricity to remote communities in Palawan, its embassy in Manila said Tuesday. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson turned over the units in a ceremony at the National Power Corporation (NPC) Irawan Switching Station in Puerto Princesa City on May 16. According to Philippines News Agency, the MES are essential tools of resilience and innovation that have been proven to provide power to some of the most remote locations in the country. Ambassador Carlson emphasized the importance of these units, stating that they

Manila: Senate leaders on Tuesday welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to set aside politics and focus on the welfare of the Filipino people, hoping that reconciliation with the Duterte camp could signal a shift toward national unity and progress. According to Philippines News Agency, Senate President Francis Escudero praised the President’s acknowledgment that the recent midterm elections indicated the people’s desire for a government addressing real-life concerns instead of political drama. Escudero emphasized that leaders should prioritize the needs of the citizens rather than be consumed by politics. He expressed optimism that building bridges could lead to better

Manila: The Ako Bicol (AKB) Party-list has pledged to continue promoting development in the Bicol Region following its recent success in securing two seats in the House of Representatives. This announcement came a day after the party was officially proclaimed by the Commission on Elections in Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, Alfredo Garbin Jr., AKB’s second nominee and the outgoing mayor of Legazpi City, expressed his gratitude to the public for the substantial support received during the recent midterm elections. The party-list garnered over a million votes, showcasing its strong backing not only within Bicol but also from other

Surigao City: The Surigao City government and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Caraga Region (13) have launched a major aquaculture development project through a partnership that will provide fisherfolk with fish cages, fingerlings, and feeds. According to Philippines News Agency, the Aquaculture and Mariculture Expansion Project (AMEIP) will equip the Baybay Lobster Culturist Association with two 10-meter fish cages complete with nets and mooring systems, along with 40,000 milkfish fingerlings and 1,528 feed bags. “This support will significantly boost our production,” said association president Merry Flor Lipio in an interview, noting the project would reduce pressure

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday warned candidates in the May 12 midterm elections against submitting “untruthful” Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs). In an interview, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said filing inaccurate SOCEs could lead to charges. “If you file SOCEs with discrepancy and are untruthful, you can face charges of falsification and perjury. Those are violations of the law,” Garcia said. According to Philippines News Agency, under Republic Act No. 7166, every candidate and political party must file their “full, true and itemized” SOCEs within 30 days after election day. Failure to file the SOCE may