Liam Demafelix
Reporting from the TSR newsroom.
Around 60 nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices: report
Around 60 governments, including Brazil, Germany, Canada and Nigeria, will hold the first international meeting this week to discuss phasing out fossil fuels, as the Iran war upends global oil and gas markets and sends prices soaring. The gathering of ministers and officials in Santa Marta…
Isko Moreno welcomes global media executives to Manila at historic Digital Media Asia 2026
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso welcomed hundreds of news media executives and publishers from across the Asia Pacific and around the world Tuesday morning, April 28, as the Philippine capital hosted the Digital Media Asia conference for the first time in its 18-year history.…
13 areas may experience dangerous heat index levels Tuesday — PAGASA
Several areas in the Philippines may experience high heat index levels on Tuesday, April 28, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The heat index measures how hot it feels to the human body when relative humidity is factored in with…
Mans Carpio files criminal raps vs. BSP governor, AMLC chief, lawmakers over ‘illegal’ disclosure of bank records
Lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, formally filed a criminal complaint before the Quezon City prosecutor’s office against officials of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) and four members of the House of Representatives.…
Amid 41°C heat index, Isko Moreno urges Manila frontliners to hydrate, stay safe
Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday, April 27, urged Manila City Government workers, especially outdoor frontliners, to take precautions against the extreme heat as the heat index in Metro Manila is projected to hit 41 degrees Celsius. Speaking at the flag-raising ceremony at Manila…
Veteran broadcast journalist Cesar Chavez named ‘Best AM radio program host’ at 20th UP Gandingan Awards
Veteran broadcast journalist Cesar Chavez has been named Best AM Radio Program Host at the 20th Gawad Gandingan Awards, organized by the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society, an organization based at the University of the Philippines College of Development Communication. The Gawad Gandingan is an…
Farmers stuck with broken government tractors as DA relaxes supplier standards, says ex-Agriculture chief
Former Agriculture Secretary Leony Montemayor is raising alarm over the quality of farm machinery being distributed to Filipino farmers, saying a decision to relax supplier pre-qualification standards six to seven years ago has left farmer cooperatives with tractors that break down easily and no…
Ex-Agriculture chief sounds alarm over DA procurement system for fertilizers, seeds, and farm Inputs
Former Agriculture Secretary Leony Montemayor is calling on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to explain why participation in its procurement bidding process for fertilizers, seeds, and farm inputs appears to be limited — raising concerns that qualified suppliers may already be excluded before…
Your Meralco bill is dropping in May 2026 — but by how much, exactly? Meralco spox explains
Following the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) order to accelerate Meralco’s release of a ₱14-billion refund, many customers have been asking the same question: how much will they actually save? Meralco Vice President and Spokesperson Joe Zaldarriaga, interviewed on DZRH News program Special…
It’s the law: Meralco has no choice but to collect Lifeline Rate charge
Congress passed it, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) enforces it, and Meralco simply collects it — that is the straightforward reality behind the lifeline rate charge that has been drawing viral outrage on social media. Meralco Vice President and Corporate Communications Head Joe Zaldarriaga…
GSIS reminds members ‘Balik Ginhawa’ program still accepting applications until October 2026
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is reminding its 2.7 million members and pensioners that its Balik Ginhawa loan relief program is still accepting applications until October 31, 2026, with GSIS President and CEO Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso adding on Saturday, April 25, that even…
Some government agencies deducting GSIS contributions but not remitting — some cases date back to 1995
Some government agencies have been deducting contributions to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) from their employees’ salaries but failing to remit the money to the state pension fund, a problem that in some cases stretches back three decades, GSIS President and CEO Jose Arnulfo…
GSIS opens solar loans to over 2.7 million members, pensioners — up to ₱500K at 5% interest
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is offering solar panel loans of up to ₱500,000 at a 5% annual interest rate, payable over five years, as rising electricity costs driven by the ongoing US-Iran conflict push more Filipinos to consider renewable energy alternatives. GSIS President and…
GSIS pushes full digital shift, members no longer need to visit a branch
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is pushing members to transact entirely through their mobile phones, with President and CEO Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso saying the agency has gone digital across its services and that there is no longer any reason for most members to visit a branch…
Why the Philippines keeps delaying its barangay elections
Since 2022, the barangay elections have been postponed twice. Filipinos voted in 2023, a year behind schedule. The next cycle was pushed from December 2025 to November 2026. Now a third delay is on the table—and critics say the justification being offered is the same one the Supreme Court already…