With power bills already high, Meralco wins approval to raise own fees after 15 years

Rappler - Oct 10, 2026

After its first rate review in 15 years, Meralco has won regulatory approval to raise its distribution charges even after already posting a record P51.13 billion in profits in 2025

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Vico Sotto eyes more green spaces as Pasig opens third linear park

Oct 10, 2026

Vico Sotto eyes more green spaces as Pasig opens third linear park

MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said the city would expand its parks, playgrounds and open spaces as the local government inaugurated the redeveloped Buting Linear Park, a P24.8-million project. According to the mayor, Pasig lacked parks and playgrounds, stressing the importance of public spaces where residents, particularly children and the elderly, could

DICT Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned, says Ombudsman Remulla

Oct 10, 2026

DICT Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned, says Ombudsman Remulla

MANILA, Philippines—Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday said Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned from his post. “He resigned,” Remulla said when asked about Aguda during the ombudsman’s radio show over DZRH. “His resignation was already accepted,” Remulla added. Malacañang, however, has yet to confirm Aguda’s resignation. /apl (This is a developing story.)

Beneath the surface: The fight to protect Philippine caves

Oct 10, 2026

Beneath the surface: The fight to protect Philippine caves

MANILA, Philippines — Hidden beneath mountains, forests and watersheds, Philippine caves shelter wildlife, preserve geological formations and hold traces of the past. Yet these natural environments face threats from human activities, raising concerns over their long-term protection. Even in Metro Manila, a natural cave system survives amid the urban landscape. Apugan Cave, located within the

‘Bayawak’ rescued in Subic Freeport, brought to wildlife center

Oct 10, 2026

‘Bayawak’ rescued in Subic Freeport, brought to wildlife center

SUBIC, Zambales — A marbled water monitor lizard, locally known as “bayawak,” was rescued here and brought to a wildlife rescue center for assessment and rehabilitation. The information comes from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Luzon said on Saturday, Oct. 10. Edward Sernadilla, head of the Community Environment and Natural Resources

PH Space Agency warns of Chinese rocket debris in Palawan waters

Oct 10, 2026

PH Space Agency warns of Chinese rocket debris in Palawan waters

MANILA, Philippines — Rocket debris may fall within the designated drop zones in Philippine waters following China’s Long March 12 rocket launch early Saturday, Oct. 10, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) warned. According to PhilSA, the Long March 12 rocket was launched at 3:28 a.m. (Philippine standard time) from the Hainan International Commercial Launch Center

Ilocos Sur’s 9th most wanted person falls

Oct 10, 2026

Ilocos Sur’s 9th most wanted person falls

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police arrested an individual considered number 9 in the list of most wanted persons in Ilocos Sur. The suspect was nabbed during the enforcement of a warrant of arrest in Caoayan town on Friday, Oct. 9. The suspect, a 34-year-old construction worker and a resident of the municipality, was apprehended

Lalala Fest 2027: Ticket prices, seat plan revealed

Oct 10, 2026

Lalala Fest 2027: Ticket prices, seat plan revealed

Ticket prices and the seat plan for Lalala Fest 2027, featuring Olivia Dean, BINI, Up Dharma Down, Lola Amour, Sunkissed Lola, and more, have been revealed.

Recto orders faster public spending, early procurement for super El Niño

Oct 10, 2026

Recto orders faster public spending, early procurement for super El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has directed government agencies to accelerate public spending and begin early procurement for 2027 programs. He particularly outlined actions that involve preparing the country for the anticipated “super” El Niño. In a statement on Saturday, Recto said he issued the directive during a meeting with key department heads, saying

Bangsamoro human rights body investigates 2 Basilan ambushes

Oct 10, 2026

Bangsamoro human rights body investigates 2 Basilan ambushes

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—The Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) Basilan Provincial Office on Friday (Oct. 9) strongly condemned two separate ambushes within a four-day span in Basilan. These incidents left 1 soldier dead and 24 others wounded—including a 10-year-old child and his father. In a statement, the human rights body announced it has launched

#CourageON: A river in Cebu remembers

Oct 10, 2026

#CourageON: A river in Cebu remembers

The river has wisdom. If you walk slow enough to listen, then you learn that water always finds a way.

Manila Archbishop Cardinal Advincula to get honorary doctorate from UST

Oct 10, 2026

Manila Archbishop Cardinal Advincula to get honorary doctorate from UST

MANILA, Philippines—Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will receive the degree of Doctor of Theology, honoris causa, from the University of Santo Tomas (UST), which is among the university’s highest distinctions. The conferment will take place at the Dr. Robert S. Sy Ballroom of the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building, on Oct. 15. According to a

LPA, ITCZ to bring rain in many parts of the country on Saturday (Oct. 10)

Oct 10, 2026

LPA, ITCZ to bring rain in many parts of the country on Saturday (Oct. 10)

MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) embedded in an intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will bring rains over Metro Manila and other parts of the country on Saturday, Oct. 10. In its 4 a.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms may prevail

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