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NAPOCOR chief assures no scheduled brownouts in remote island areas this summer

National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) President and CEO Jericho Jonas “Koko” Nograles assured the public that no rotational or scheduled brownouts are planned in any area under their coverage this summer. Nograles made the assurance during DZRH News’ Special on Saturday on May 2, as seasonal…

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AI-powered deepfakes now driving online love scams, says CICC
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AI-powered deepfakes now driving online love scams, says CICC

Artificial intelligence–powered deepfakes are now at the core of increasingly sophisticated online love scams, erasing many of the warning signs Filipinos once relied on to detect fraud, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC). “So ang nakita natin ngayon ay maling…

How DepEd’s expanded ₱25.7-billion feeding program will work in 2026
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How DepEd’s expanded ₱25.7-billion feeding program will work in 2026

The Department of Education (DepEd) will roll out a significantly expanded School-Based Feeding Program in 2026, backed by a ₱25.7-billion allocation aimed at tackling malnutrition, improving attendance, and supporting vulnerable learners nationwide. In an interview on DZRH News program Special on…

‘Definitely, panalo ang ating mga kababayan’: says DBM chief Toledo on 2026 budget
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‘Definitely, panalo ang ating mga kababayan’: says DBM chief Toledo on 2026 budget

“Definitely panalo ang ating mga kababayan.” This was an unequivocal assurance given by Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo in an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday on January 10. Toledo said the proposed 2026 national budget is intended to ensure that government spending directly…

Marcos admin to address ‘minimum basic needs’ in 2026 budget — DBM
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Marcos admin to address ‘minimum basic needs’ in 2026 budget — DBM

The 2026 national budget is structured to address the country’s “minimum basic needs,” with priority spending focused on education, health, agriculture, social services, and job creation, Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo said on Saturday, January 10. In an interview on DZRH News program…

Purge fly-by-night contractors at DPWH: Erice
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Purge fly-by-night contractors at DPWH: Erice

Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar “Egay” Erice on Saturday, October 18, called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to “purge” unqualified and fly-by-night contractors from its project roster. Speaking in an exclusive interview on DZRH’s Special on Saturday, Erice said the practice…

‘Negligent, incompetent’: Why President Marcos should fire Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, according to Rep. Egay Erice
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‘Negligent, incompetent’: Why President Marcos should fire Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, according to Rep. Egay Erice

Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar “Egay” Erice on Saturday, October 18, called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to fire Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, saying her department failed to prevent what he described as “unprecedented diversions and insertions” amounting to ₱1.45 trillion over…

In the shadow of power, Paco Magsaysay built his own brand
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In the shadow of power, Paco Magsaysay built his own brand

Francisco “Paco” Magsaysay grew up surrounded by politics. His grandfather was the late President Ramon Magsaysay, celebrated as the “Man of the Masses.” His father, Jun Magsaysay, capped a political career with two terms in the Senate and one in the House of Representatives. Every opportunity to…

Pyrolysis: A cleaner way to burn garbage, says DOST chief
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Pyrolysis: A cleaner way to burn garbage, says DOST chief

Trash burning may soon shed its reputation as one of the dirtiest practices in waste management, thanks to science. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said new technologies like pyrolysis offer cleaner ways to dispose of garbage while minimizing harmful…

‘Tama po ‘yun’: Ex-DA chief backs Marcos’ order to suspend rice imports during harvest season
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‘Tama po ‘yun’: Ex-DA chief backs Marcos’ order to suspend rice imports during harvest season

Former Agriculture Secretary Leonardo “Leony” Montemayor welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s order to suspend rice importation for 60 days starting September 1, saying the move will help shield Filipino farmers from plunging palay prices during harvest season. “Tama po ‘yun, ang…

For retired Filipino soldiers, service to the nation never ends
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For retired Filipino soldiers, service to the nation never ends

“Ang serbisyo ng isang sundalo ay hindi nagtatapos sa pagre-retire.” This was the reminder of Commodore Luidegar Casis, chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Pensions and Gratuity Management Center (PGMC), during an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday (SOS) on August 30.…

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