Category: General

Manila: After achieving a historic “three-peat” in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League, the National University is now setting its sights on back-to-back titles in the UAAP next year. According to Philippines News Agency, led by Alas Pilipinas standouts Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon, the Lady Bulldogs swept the Collegiate Pre-Season Championship best-of-three title series after beating the De La Salle Lady Spikers, 23-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-20, in Game 2 last Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The Lady Bulldogs won Game 1, 25-16, 25-12, 27-25, last Friday. “I’m also very excited that we won. It’s a big help in our

BAGUIO CITY: Mayor Benjamin Magalong is calling on the public to break the silence and actively speak out against violence as the nation observes the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW). Speaking during the campaign launch here on Monday, Magalong stressed the importance of community involvement in addressing VAW. ‘Iniisip ng perpetrator nila it is a private matter kaya wala tayong pakialam (Perpetrators think it is a private matter, and we do not care), making the violators emboldened because the victim keeps silent, and we are also silent,’ he said. According to Philippines News Agency, Magalong cited the

Manila: Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is still in the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed on Monday. The confirmation comes amid speculations about his whereabouts following a hint by Vice President Sara Duterte, suggesting that Roque might have left the country. According to Philippines News Agency, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval clarified the situation in a message to reporters, stating, “As per BI records po, [Roque is still] in the country. No recorded recent attempt to depart [the Philippines].” This statement was made after the Vice President’s comments during a press conference on November 23, which led to public

Manila: Fuel prices will increase by more than PHP1 on Tuesday, following announcements from oil companies. In separate advisories on Monday, Shell Pilipinas, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Seaoil, Petro Gazz, Jetti, Unioil, PTT Philippines, and Flying V said they will increase gasoline prices by PHP1.15 per liter, and diesel by PHP1.10 per liter. According to Philippines News Agency, kerosene prices will also go up by PHP0.80 centavos per liter, as confirmed by Caltex, Shell, Seaoil, and Flying V. The price adjustment will be effective at 6 a.m., marking a significant shift following last week’s rollback of PHP0.85 per liter of gasoline, PHP0.75

BACOLOD CITY: This highly urbanized city will harness a total capacity of 1,340 kilowatts (KW) in solar power to energize the Bacolod City Government Center as well as other public buildings in 15 villages to reduce electricity costs. As of Monday, the operation of the 400-KW capacity solar photovoltaic system on the rooftop of the Government Center has started. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez stated that all government offices are now being designed to have solar panels on their roofs to reduce costs and promote environmental sustainability. The city government is projected to generate savings of