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Senate crisis cost country precious time meant for real problems of ordinary Filipinos, says Honasan

The Senate shooting incident and the political storm surrounding it have cost the country something far more valuable than any political narrative being built around it—the time and focus that should have been devoted to the real and enduring problems of ordinary Filipinos, former Senator Gregorio…

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Going solar only takes a week but getting LGU permits can take much longer: industry leader
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Going solar only takes a week but getting LGU permits can take much longer: industry leader

Solar rooftop installation has never been more affordable—but for many Filipino households, navigating government permits remains the single biggest obstacle to going solar. Tetchi Capellan, chairperson of the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance, raised the concern in an interview on DZRH…

‘Now is the best time to go solar’: Energy crisis makes solar rooftop a practical choice now, says industry leader
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‘Now is the best time to go solar’: Energy crisis makes solar rooftop a practical choice now, says industry leader

If you have been thinking about putting solar panels on your roof, the numbers may finally convince you to act. Tetchi Capellan, chairperson of the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA), laid out the case in an interview on DZRH News program Special on Saturday on May 9, saying the…

Your Meralco bill is dropping in May 2026 — but by how much, exactly? Meralco spox explains
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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
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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…

Vince Dizon slaps show-cause order v.s. district engineer over ‘irregularities’ at Sunog Apog pumping station
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Vince Dizon slaps show-cause order v.s. district engineer over ‘irregularities’ at Sunog Apog pumping station

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has issued a show-cause order against the officer-in-charge of the North Manila District Engineering Office over alleged irregularities surrounding the ₱774-million Sunog Apog Pumping Station in Tondo, which has remained non-operational since its supposed…

Meralco spox sa nakawan ng kable sa Aroma, Tondo: ‘Pambihira naman kayo’
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Meralco spox sa nakawan ng kable sa Aroma, Tondo: ‘Pambihira naman kayo’

Dismayado si Meralco spokesperson Joe Zaldarriaga sa ilang mga residente sa Aroma, Tondo, Maynila na ninakaw ang kanilang mga kable ng kuryente sa gitna ng sunog noong Miyerkules, August 6. Sa isang Facebook post, sinabi ni Zaldarriaga, “Pambihira naman kayo mga kabayan. Paano namin mapapabilis…

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