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ICC Unanimously Rejects Duterte’s Request to Disqualify Judges in Jurisdiction Dispute
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THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has unanimously denied former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s petition to disqualify two judges from hearing his jurisdictional challenge in the case related to alleged crimes against humanity during his administration’s anti-drug campaign. The plenary of ICC judges convened on June 9 to…
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Senate Set to Open Impeachment Trial for VP Duterte on June 11
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MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has formally constituted itself as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with proceedings scheduled to officially begin on June 11. Senate President Francis Escudero assumed his role as presiding officer on Monday, marking the official formation of the impeachment court,…
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Negros Power, naghatid ng malaking pagbabago sa electric service sa loob lamang ng 9 na buwan
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Sa loob lamang ng siyam na buwan mula nang itakeover ang electric service sa Central Negros, malawakang pagbabago sa impraktrakstura at kalidad na serbisyo ang agad na naipatupad ng Negros Electric and Power Corporation(Negros Power). Sa isang pressconference, inilatag ni Negros Power President at CEO Roel Castro ang comprehensive report…
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Safe Power, Low Rates, Green Future: The MORE Power Way
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At a time when rising electricity costs and environmental issues affect many communities, one company in Iloilo City is quietly making a big difference. MORE Electric and Power Corporation, or MORE Power, isn’t just keeping the lights on—it’s leading the way with safety, affordability, and sustainability at its core. Since…
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Vitaly Zdorovetskiy to Serve Jail Time in PH, No Deportation — Remulla
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MANILA, Philippines — Russian national and controversial vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy will serve his sentence in the Philippines following his arrest in April for multiple counts of harassment, according to Interior Secretary Benhur “Jonvic” Remulla. In a statement released Sunday, June 1, Remulla confirmed that deportation is not an option as…
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Meralco Optimistic About Nuclear Energy Progress Under New Energy Chief
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MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expressed confidence in the advancement of the country’s nuclear energy initiatives under interim Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin, citing her previous leadership of the Department of Energy’s (DoE) nuclear energy division. “With her leading the department, we believe the nuclear agenda will…
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DOE Clears Five Renewable Energy Projects for Grid Impact Study
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has greenlit five new renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of over 500 megawatts (MW) to proceed with a crucial system impact study (SIS) in coordination with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The SIS, a mandatory step for all major power…
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Cagayan de Oro Mayor Klarex Uy kinuwestiyon sa P330M cash advance
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Nahaharap sa “hot water” si Cagayan de Oro Mayor Klarex Uy matapos itong ireklamo ng nagwawaldas ng pondo ng lokal na pamahalaan na aabot sa P330 million sa pamamagitan ng mga ginawang cash advances. Sa isang pressconference sa Cagayan de Oro City ibinunyag ni Teddy Sabuga-a, 9 na taong nagsilbi…
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Survey: Power Disruptions Erode Public Trust in Batangas Utilities
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April 25, 2025 – MANILA — A recent province-wide survey has revealed growing dissatisfaction among Batangas residents over the unreliable electricity service provided by BATELEC 1 and BATELEC 2. The findings show that frequent outages are eroding public confidence in the province’s two largest electric cooperatives, with many residents now…
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Paolo Duterte endorses Querubin for Senate
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Via GMA News Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte threw his support behind retired military officer Ariel Querubin in the upcoming midterm senatorial elections. During a recent campaign event, Duterte urged voters to support the PDP-Laban slate, naming Querubin among his recommended candidates. “PDP-Laban na mga senador. I-vote straight nyo na lang…
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Slight Fuel Price Rollback Set for April 8; Diesel Prices to Remain Steady
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Motorists are in for a bit of relief as fuel prices are set to decrease this week, following two consecutive rounds of increases. In separate advisories, Seaoil Philippines Corp. and Shell Pilipinas Corp. announced that they will reduce pump prices by P0.10 per liter of gasoline and P0.50 per liter…
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“Senate Legal Team Reviews Subpoena Amid Executive Privilege Dispute”
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MANILA, Philippines — The Senate’s legal team is currently evaluating the proposed subpoena for resource persons from the Senate foreign relations committee, following the cabinet members’ claim of executive privilege. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero stated that this review aims to prevent any potential constitutional conflict. In a press briefing…