Category: General

Manila: Eight senatorial candidates backed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. have secured positions in the top 12 of the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey on voter preferences for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. According to Philippines News Agency, the survey, commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy and conducted from February 15 to 19, revealed that ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo (Lakas) is leading with 45 percent of voter support. Senator Lito Lapid (Nationalist People’s Coalition), aligned with the administration through Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas, is in the third position with 36 percent. Other administration-supported candidates making it into

Taguig City: The Department of Energy (DOE) has engaged the expertise of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development – Nuclear Energy Agency (OECD-NEA) to support its objectives under the Philippine Nuclear Energy Program. According to Philippines News Agency, DOE Secretary Raphael Lotilla and OECD-NEA Director General William Magwood IV convened in Taguig City on February 24 to discuss advancements in the nation’s nuclear energy sector. The DOE emphasized that the OECD-NEA’s expertise will be crucial as the government strives to incorporate nuclear power into the country’s energy mix, targeting the introduction of 1,200 megawatts from nuclear technologies by 2032.

Manila: The Sy family’s convenience store chain, Alfamart, is focusing on fostering inclusive growth by partnering with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and offering them spaces within their stores. According to Philippines News Agency, SM Investments Corp. announced that Alfamart’s latest collaboration is with Laundry Express, a self-service laundry shop that operates over 52 outlets nationwide. This partnership adds to Alfamart’s existing collaborations with MSMEs such as Coco Fresh Tea and Juice and Potato Corner. Alfamart Philippines’ Chief Operating Officer, Harvey Ong, stated, “As we grow, we want our communities to grow with us. By offering spaces within our

Taipei: Eva Air will implement a ban on the inflight use and charging of power banks and spare lithium batteries starting March 1. The airline announced this decision as a measure for flight safety in a Facebook post on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Eva Air emphasized that power banks and spare lithium batteries are already prohibited in checked-in baggage. These items must be placed in carry-on baggage and properly stored to prevent compression or damage during the flight. The airline advised passengers to ensure their devices are fully charged before boarding, as most airplane seats are equipped with

Para±aque City: Two Chinese nationals were arrested for the illegal practice of medicine in Para±aque City, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated that the operatives apprehended the foreigners, identified as Huan and Jian, at the Imperial Plaza Residence in Barangay Tambo on Tuesday. They were arrested for violations of Republic Act (RA) 3720, as Amended by RA 9711 (The Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009) and RA 2382 (The Medical Act of 1959). The suspects have been accused of engaging in the