Meralco Power Outage Schedule: Jan 28 - Feb 2

Customers of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) in various areas of Metro Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Laguna, and Rizal will face scheduled power outages from January 28 to February 2 due to maintenance work. Affected Areas and Schedule: January 28-29: Parañaque City Time: 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Details: Relocation of facilities for the C5 Southlink Expressway Project affecting: Carlos P. Garcia Ave. (C-5 Road) from LBC Central Exchange to Bagong Parañaque Housing Subdivision. Purok 7 Multinational Road from Multinational Ave. to Our Mother of Perpetual He…

Traffic Alert: Major Disruptions in Ortigas Center!

Motorists traveling through Ortigas Center should prepare for traffic disruptions due to construction activities starting Monday, January 27, as announced by the Pasig City local government. The work will occur daily from 9 am to 4 pm and 9 pm to 4 am, involving excavation and installation of manholes on several roads, including San Miguel Avenue and ADB Avenue. This project, conducted by Philippine Global Communications Inc. and the Ortigas Center Association, is expected to conclude by June 30, 2026.

Donald Trump Returns to the White House: A New Chapter Begins

Donald Trump has returned to the White House, expressing excitement about being back in the Oval Office. He described the experience as "one of the better feelings" he's had. Trump held a lengthy press conference, seemingly unaffected by his controversial exit after the January 6 Capitol riot. His staff quickly transformed the office, restoring familiar decor, including portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Trump hinted at changes but did not confirm the return of his "Diet Coke button." As he arrived, …

ByteDance Apps Banned in the U.S.: What You Need to Know!

ByteDance's apps, including TikTok, CapCut, and Lemon8, became unavailable in the U.S. on January 18, ahead of a federal ban on TikTok. The app was also removed from Apple and Google stores, disrupting access for millions of users and affecting small businesses reliant on the platform. President-elect Donald Trump indicated he might grant a 90-day extension to address the ban after taking office, as noted in a message to users. The situation follows legal battles over concerns regarding data privacy and national security due to TikTok…

DA Confirms, No Rice Shortage in the Philippines

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines confirmed on Saturday that there is no rice shortage, despite discussions about declaring a food security emergency. DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa emphasized that the supply is adequate, referencing Republic Act 12078, which allows for such a declaration only under conditions of supply shortage or significant price increases. He noted that while rice prices remain high, efforts are underway to lower them, including tariff reductions. The DA plans to address rising prices but insist…