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ERC issues show-cause order to MERALCO

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued a show-cause order to MERALCO for allegedly violating directives regarding the payment of electricity bills. The ERC has given MERALCO 10 days to explain why...

Cost of pork up in some Metro Manila markets

The prices of pork products such as “kasim” and “liempo” cuts have gone above the suggested retail price (SRP) in some markets in Metro Manila. The SRP per kilogram of kasim...

Boracay to gradually open by June 16

The island of Boracay will gradually open starting June 16 for tourists coming from Western Visayas after the IATF in Boracay approved the recommendation of the Aklan local government. Tourism Secretary Bernadette...

PLDT and Smart Comm Spox: Messages received in Pag-asa Island, merely ‘Welcome’ greetings

PLDT and Smart Communications clarified that the roaming messages received by government officials and reporters in Pag-asa Island were merely greetings. The messages that said “Welcome to Vietnam” and “Welcome to China”...

Carmona launches modified quarantine pass with QR code

The City of Carmona in Cavite has launched a modified quarantine pass where a QR code is present to expedite contact tracing in the area. The modified Q-pass may be used...

Environmental report bares sharp rise in air pollution

Environmental group Greenpeace disclosed in its air quality report that carbon dioxide and PM 2.5 air pollutants spiked by 50 percent since industrial and transportation sectors resumed operations on May 16. Greenpeace...

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