POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expects a reduction in generation charges for September, attributed to the strengthening of the peso and a decrease in demand. “While we have yet to receive all the final billings from our suppliers, we expect a possible decrease in the generation charge this month,” Meralco Vice-President and Head of […]
COCKTAILS inspired by traditional Filipino desserts such as macapuno, halo-halo, mais con yelo, sago’t gulaman, ube, and leche flan. SINCE Don Papa Rum’s launch in 2012, they’ve always had Tres Papas, collaborations with different bartenders (three; it’s in the name) served at some of the city’s coolest bars. For the Tres Papas event on Aug. […]
LOPEZ-LED First Gen Corp. is seeking bidders for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply cargo to be used in its gas-fired power plants in Batangas. The energy company, through its wholly owned subsidiary First Gen Singapore Pte. Ltd., intends to procure 154,500 cubic meters of LNG cargo, according to a bid notice. The selected […]
1 of 2 Mid-autumn treats at Marco Polo Ortigas MARCO POLO Ortigas Manila presents a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at Lung Hin, the hotel’s Cantonese restaurant. From Sept. 1 to 17, Lung Hin offers a set menu for groups of five and 10 for the occasion. Guests can look forward to the Signature Peking Duck, and […]
PAGASA Logo | https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/ As Severe Tropical Storm Enteng exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday morning, two more tropical cyclones could develop until next week, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). “Ngayon araw hanggang sa susunod, early next week around Monday ay possible na may mabuo po […]
According to the Department of Education (DepEd), the processing of salary increase differentials for public school teachers and non-teaching personnel, applicable from January to August 2024, is in progress and will be released starting this month. “They have instructed DepEd to use any available funds to advance the payment of this Php 26.9 billion salary […]
(AUG 28, 2024) A dam controller monitors the spill over of the La Mesa Dam in Quezon City following the continuous rain brought by the Southwest Monsoon on Wednesday. As of 11AM, the La Mesa Dam elevation is at 80.18 as the dam controllers recorded the highest elevation of 80.20 around 9AM during the height […]
Scam Watch Pilipinas Co-Founder and Co-Lead Convenor Jocel de Guzman Cybersecurity is no longer the sole responsibility of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) but of all organization members across divisions and departments, as cyberattacks are reported almost daily, according to Scam Watch Pilipinas Co-Founder and Co-Lead Convenor Jocel de Guzman. Mr. De Guzman, also […]
BingoPlus Foundation’s resilience efforts include provision of go bags, emergency response equipment and emergency preparedness training in a fun, interactive way. In response to the devastating impact of Typhoon Carina on Metro Manila and parts of Luzon, DigiPlus Interactive, through its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, mobilized significant resources to support affected communities and strengthen […]
BW FILE PHOTO By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) outstanding debt hit a fresh high of P15.69 trillion as of end-July amid an increase in domestic and external borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. Data from the BTr on Tuesday showed that the NG’s debt level rose by 1.33% […]