On Monday, July 10, 2023, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced that the electricity rate this month was reduced by PHP 0.7213 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
ASHAC 2023 prepares students for upcoming school year
The Ateneo Senior High Advancement Classes (ASHAC) of incoming grade 11 and 12 students across all strands began on Monday, July 3, allowing them to prepare for the school year 2023-2024.
Vintage mortar bomb retrieved in Katipunan bar
In the late afternoon of July 6, 2023, a vintage mortar bomb was found by authorities beside a stall inside the Pop-Up Katipunan.
COA FLAGS OVP FOR NON-COMPLIANCE IN PROCUREMENT PROCESS
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for not complying with procurement laws in procuring equipment for its satellite offices.
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes Zambales
In the afternoon of Thursday, July 6, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Zambales, with effects felt in different parts of Luzon.
Agency apologizes for using stock footage in PH promo video
Advertising firm DDB Philippines “profusely” apologized to the Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco and the public on Sunday, July 2, 2023, as it admitted utilizing foreign stock footage in the promotional video for the DOT’s “Love the Philippines” campaign.
The Her-story Behind Drag
You’ve seen them on television screens and across pride parades donning flashy gowns and dresses. These drag queens walk with elegance and perform with stunning finesse yet behind their colorful clothing is a long history of hatred and homophobia — and just as their stilettos have marched in the riots of Stonewall Inn, so too do they walk in the contemporary challenges of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Gadon retained despite Supreme Court disbarment
On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said President Bongbong Marcos felt Atty. Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon’s disbarment would not influence his duty as a presidential adviser on poverty alleviation, allowing him to continue in his new role.
Philippines signs $1.14 billion loan agreement with World Bank
The Philippine government had signed four loan agreements, which amounted to $1.14 billion, with multilateral lender World Bank on Monday, June 26.
When the Skies Weep: The Homeless’ Struggle for Shelter
Following PAGASA’s recent announcement at the beginning of the rainy season on June 2, many individuals warmly embraced the notion of “cuddle weather” and the increased likelihood of class or work suspensions. Its onset was marked by the passage of Super Typhoon “Betty” and the prevailing southwest monsoon. As Filipinos are advised to keep umbrellas within reach, it is equally important to maintain awareness of a vulnerable segment of our society, particularly during the rainy season: the homeless.
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