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Energy chief lauds building of new Pagbilao power plant

MANILA -- Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi lauded the Pagbilao Energy Corporation (PEC) on Friday for boosting its energy power plant facilities, saying these help boost the energy security in the country. A joint...

4 cities receive e-trikes from DOE

MANILA -- Four cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) received electric tricycles or e-trikes from the Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday. Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Pateros, and Valenzuela received a total of...

USAID, PH biz group launch P1.7-B project for youth

MANILA -- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) on Friday launched YouthWorks PH, a five-year PHP1.7 billion workforce development project which aims to...

Raising wages is good for workers, economy: Solon

MANILA -- A legislator on Friday defended the proposal to increase the national minimum wage to PHP750, saying it is "good for the working people and for the economy as whole". Bayan Muna...

2 religious events to unfold in Manila

MANILA -- Two religious events will unfold at the Sta. Cruz Church in Manila on Sunday, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM) announced on Friday. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle will...

Embassy caps heritage month, promotes PH culture

MANILA -- The Philippine embassy in Washington capped the Philippine National Heritage Month by showcasing the country's culture in top destinations in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The embassy conducted the promotion in line...

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