Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reminded the public to observe electrical safety as New Year celebrations draw near, warning that careless use of fireworks and overloaded electrical connections could lead to accidents and power interruptions.
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday rejected what he called baseless and malicious claims by Rep. Leandro Leviste that he approved budget “insertions” or “allocable” funds for flood control projects.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the construction of three new EDSA Busway stations will start in 2026 to improve the speed and accessibility of the bus system.
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said Tuesday that traffic and cargo movement in Eastern Visayas have returned to normal following the easing of weight restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge.
When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.
The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.
The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.