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Other than the much-publicized power crisis, summer 2015 may also see a water crisis due to the El Niño phenomenon. Pertinent government agencies are on the top of the problem because such crisis may result in the rise of water utility charges. In particular, Sevillo David Jr., Director of the National Water Resources Board added that they are monitoring the water levels of Angat Dam, said dam supplying 90% of water in Metro Manila. Prior […]
In the summer of 2015, the country may experience a shortage in the electrical supply due to various scheduled maintenance of different power plants. According to President Aquino, it is about time that a state of emergency in the power sector be declared to be able to remedy the power crisis. Presently, the Electric Power Industry Reform Act or EPIRA law forbids the government to make transactions regarding power generation. But Section 71 of the […]
German Ambassador to the Philippines, Thomas Ossowski, hosted a reception celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and the Philippines, with 600 distinguished guests from the fields of politics, business and culture attending the event. Former German Minister for Economics and Technology, Michael Glos, conveyed greetings for the festive occassion. Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario was the evening’s guest of honor. Through the past 60 years Germany and the Philippines have built a deep […]
A humanitarian delegation composed of 40 students went to the Philippines to conduct community work in Nueva Ecija. The Israeli students led educational activities in the Magtangol Integrated School in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. Part of their outreach is the painting of class rooms. Headed by Shachar Nahari and Maor Cohen, the delegation came from the College of Management Academic Studies. With 12, 000 students, COMAS is the largest college in Israel and has extended […]
Israeli Ambassador Ephraim Ben Matityau presented his letter of credentials to Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III in Malacañang Palace, October 7. During the meeting, President Aquino and Ambassador Matityau exchanged views on how to further strengthen Israeli-Philippine relations, particularly in the areas of high-tech innovation, excellence in research and development, emergency preparedness and agro-technology, as basis for strong future cooperation. “Israel has 1,301 good reasons to thank the Philippines and you Mr. President. Your […]
Many employees and students were not able to go to their workplace or attend their classes. The reason is the severe traffic in North Luzon Expressway up to Meycauayan, Bulacan and lasted for seven hours. The severe traffic was caused by the long line of container trucks along NLEX. Also affected were Mindanao Avenue, Balintawak, C3 Road, A. Bonifacio and Blumentritt. Even Roxas Blvd. and the surrounding roads of the port area was affected by […]
Many employees and students were not able to go to their workplace or attend their classes. The reason is the severe traffic in North Luzon Expressway up to Meycauayan, Bulacan and lasted for seven hours. The severe traffic was caused by the long line of container trucks along NLEX. Also affected were Mindanao Avenue, Balintawak, C3 Road, A. Bonifacio and Blumentritt. Even Roxas Blvd. and the surrounding roads of the port area was affected by […]
Children ages 15-17 were encouraged by the COMELEC to use social media and selfies to promote the last day of SK registration.
Despite fewer incidents of rockfall and volcanic quakes, the PHIVOLCS said that it will not lower Mayon Volcano’s alert level. The sulfur dioxide emissions of the said volcano has risen, meaning that there is continuous activity inside the volcano. The volcano has also swollen up, indicating that there is magma movement inside of it. PHIVOLCS added that there is a possibility that they would heighten the current alert level if the volcano’s abnormal activity continues. […]
Today is the last day of registration for the Sangguniang Kabataan election next year. But the Commissions on Election changed the deadline in areas affected by tropical storm “Mario”. Areas with extended SK registration include: Obando, Bulacan – September 23 – October 1 Cainta, Rizal – September 21-30 Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur – September 27 – October 6 According to COMELEC Resolution No. 9899, the SK election will be held on February 21, 2015.
Meralco has temporarily shut down power in some areas in Quezon City due to heavy flood in said areas. Areas with no power include: 1. Roosevelt Ave. 2. Champaca St. in Roxas District 3. Scout Ojeda 4. Old Samson Road in Balintawak
MANILA, Philippines – The city government of Marikina is now enforcing “forced evacuation” of residents near the Marikina River which has already breached 19 meters as of 8 a.m., It had been declared under Alert Level 4 after it reached the critical level of 18 meters as early as 6:42 a.m. Continuous heavy rains are expected until this afternoon, according to PAGASA, which means the water level in Marikina river would continue to rise. […]
