Windows26: Red, yellow alerts raised again in Luzon, Visayas

April 19, 2024

Hello, reader! Today's headlines: Luzon and Visayas face consecutive red and yellow alerts due to power shortages, ERC investigates plant outages, and China accuses Marcos administration of breaking Ayungin Shoal pact.

Red, yellow alerts raised again in Luzon, Visayas

For the fourth straight day on Friday (April 19), grid operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) will raise red and yellow alerts in Luzon and Visayas as more than 30 power plants are unavailable.

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ERC probes outages of some power plants

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is investigating why several power plants remained offline on Thursday, prompting the issuance of red and yellow alerts in Luzon and Visayas for three consecutive days.

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China says Marcos gov't broke 'new' Ayungin pact

China insisted it had reached an "internal understanding" and a "new model" to deescalate tension at Ayungin Shoal with the Philippines, but said that the Marcos administration "abandoned" it seven months later.

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DMW: 3 Filipinos dead due to flooding in UAE

Three Filipinos have died due to the widespread flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Migrant Workers Officer in Charge Hans Cacdac confirmed on Thursday evening.

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BSP seen easing rates in 2024, regardless of Fed move

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to make its easing move later this year no matter what the US Federal Reserve would decide on the timing of its rate cut, London-based Capital Economics said.

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Miss AI: World's first AI pageant now open

Miss AI is the world's first beauty pageant for AI-generated models. The official WAICA website says it "will celebrate the technical skill and work behind digital influencer personas from across the world."

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EDITORIAL: Where on earth is Quiboloy?

If the PNP is finding it difficult to locate controversial televangelist Apollo Quiboloy to serve him several arrest warrants, it's definitely not because of divine circumstances despite his many claims to celestial powers.

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UPCAT result for AY 2024-2025 out

Results of college admission to the University of the Philippines (UP) for the Academic Year (AY) 2024-2025 were released Friday, April 19.

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POC incentive: A gold in Paris means a home in Olympic Village

The Philippine Olympic Committee and Cignal sealed a partnership for the airing of action in the 2024 Paris Olympics, with POC President Bambol Tolentino pledging a house and lot for any Filipino athlete who wins a gold medal.

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Tech tip: What to do if your personal info has been exposed in data breach

As more of our lives move online, our personal data are becoming ever more vulnerable to theft or being mistakenly exposed.

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Courtney Love: 'Every successful woman is cloned'

American alternative rock performer Courtney Love made her contempt for certain chart-topping pop divas known on Apr. 13 in an interview with the Evening Standard.

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Hurt? Relatable? Here's why Cebuano fans tune in to Taylor Swift's songs

Buckle up, Swifties, to a new Wonderland because this is not a Glitch—The Tortured Poets Department is here! Are you ready for it?

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This is how I ate my way around snowy Sapporo

Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, presents an array of culinary treasures enough to excite food lovers. Here are five must-try dining spots around the city.

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