Windows26: Power woes raise alert in Luzon, Visayas grids

April 17, 2024

Hi, reader! Today's top stories include alerts raised over power shortages, Marcos reiterates revocation of 'secret deal' with China, and DOJ probes Alvarez for possible sedition.

Power woes raise alert in Luzon, Visayas grids

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Tuesday placed the Luzon grid on red and yellow alerts and the Visayas grid on yellow alert after 42 power plants either stopped supplying electricity or reduced their output.

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Marcos hits 'secret deal' anew: 'I'm rescinding it'

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rescinds any alleged "gentleman's agreement" with China made by his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, regarding territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea.

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Free speech, Alvarez says as DOJ checks if he committed sedition

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it would probe Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez's call for the AFP and PNP to withdraw support for President Marcos, probing possible sedition charges.

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Strict enforcement of e-vehicle ban on major roads starts

Citation tickets will be issued starting Wednesday, April 17, to those caught using electric vehicles, particularly e-bikes and e-trikes, on major roads in Metro Manila.

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LTO orders additional 6.5M plastic cards for licenses

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) started on Tuesday the nationwide distribution of plastic-printed drivers' licenses, with the first one handed out by Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista in Quezon City.

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EDITORIAL: Commit to trade, not just defense

United States President Joe Biden said in no uncertain terms last week during the first trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines that its commitment to the country's defense was "ironclad."

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Philippine nuclear power foreign investment advances

On April 12, the Philippine News Agency reported the progress of Washington-based Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC) investments.

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PVL: Petro Gazz hopes to clinch semis spot as schedule eases up

Petro Gazz can somehow breathe a little better after surviving most of the biggest contenders in the Premier Volleyball League.

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Why are we so obsessed with the alleged homewrecker?

Far too often people solely blame women for "ruining" relationships involving men because it's easier to be misogynistic than objective.

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Fil-Am Nicole Scherzinger wins Best Actress at Olivier Awards 2024

Filipino-American Nicole Scherzinger took home the Best Actress award as her West-End musical revival "Sunset Boulevard" won big at the 2024 Laurence Olivier Awards.

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