DAVAO CITY (August 25) – Davao Light and Power Co. announced an increase in residential electricity rates to P9.0782 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for the August–September billing, up P0.3010/kWh from last month’s P8.7772/kWh. The adjustment applies to bills received between August 11 and September 10. The hike is mainly due to higher charges from the Wholesale Electricity Spot … [Read more...] about Davao Light raises power rates for August–September billing
Featured
Alex Eala stuns World No. 14, advances to second round of US Open
MANILA (August 25) – Filipino tennis star Alex Eala made history at the US Open, defeating World No. 14 Clara Tauson of Denmark, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11), in a dramatic first-round match early Monday (Philippine time) at Flushing Meadows, New York. Ranked World No. 70, the 20-year-old Eala became the first Filipino to advance to the second round of the US Open seniors’ singles … [Read more...] about Alex Eala stuns World No. 14, advances to second round of US Open
Bucana Bridge nears completion, set to open by year-end
DAVAO CITY (August 25) – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that the 1,340-meter Bucana Bridge Project over the Davao River is 94% complete and on track to open to motorists by the last quarter of 2025. In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain confirmed that the bridge’s superstructure has been completed, … [Read more...] about Bucana Bridge nears completion, set to open by year-end
DPWH District Engineer arrested for alleged bribery attempt on Batangas lawmaker
MANILA (August 25) – Police have arrested a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer in Batangas for allegedly attempting to bribe 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste to stop his investigation into questionable infrastructure projects in the province. In a report to Camp Crame on Monday, authorities identified the suspect as Abelardo Calalo, 51, … [Read more...] about DPWH District Engineer arrested for alleged bribery attempt on Batangas lawmaker
6 OFWs arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly faking dentists would get legal support from PH
MANILA (August 24) --- The Philippines will offer legal representation to six Filipinos jailed in Hong Kong for allegedly impersonating dentists. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac stated that Filipinos will be given legal representation. The DMW, the Philippine Consulate General, and other Philippine agencies have already provided for their visitation privileges. The … [Read more...] about 6 OFWs arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly faking dentists would get legal support from PH
