The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities said power supply issues in the second quarter of each year have been a recurring problem in the country due to the country’s hot and dry season that traditionally increases demand and power consumption.
The former Bayan Muna Represenative said the existing deal between LRMC and the government is allowing a 10.25% fare increase petition every two years, in addition to compensation for any fare deficit resulting from the disapproval or deferral of their fare hike petition.
“Why should commuters bear the costs of the line extension? Wasn’t it the private sector that committed investment in the first place?” Zarate fumed.
It’s hard to say whether the May polls will serve as a referendum on how Baguio accepts or rejects political dynasties, but they could reshape the city’s political landscape.
The Cordillera region remains largely rooted in its communal and participatory indigenous forms of governance. Where political dynasties exist, they are generally ‘thin’—except in two provinces where dynastic politics has taken a deeper hold.
“The AFP cannot dispute the reality that the NPA continues to enjoy the deep and wide support of the people because it continues to fight for their aspirations for justice and genuine freedom,” it added.
In its decision, the High Court said: “[T]o enforce compulsory coverage of land-based OFWs through the issuance of OECs is unduly oppressive, unreasonable, and repugnant to the Constitution.”
Floranda said they are giving Dizon a 10-day ultimatum to issue concrete decisions on the return of five-year individual franchises and the renewal of registrations of traditional jeepneys following a dialoque at the DoTr.
Three days after the supposed start of the pre-voting enrolment period for overseas Filipinos, Bayan Muna-HK reported Comelec has yet to provide them a link to prepare for online overseas voting in the 2025 Philippine national elections.
“If the Senate can spend energy and resources from people’s money to protect Bato dela Rosa, I wish it redirect these instead in preparing for the impeachment trial. Forthwith,” Manuel said.
