[Vantage Point] Gov’t dismantling a grid monopoly is only half the job

Rappler - Nov 7, 2026

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Missing man from Lipa City found dead in Taal Lake area

Nov 6, 2026

LUCENA CITY—Search teams recovered the body of a 32-year-old man who had been reported missing near Taal Lake in Lipa City, Batangas, on Oct. 31. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Batangas Station said in a report released late Friday afternoon (Nov. 6) that the man’s body was found floating near Barangay Saimsim in the municipality of

BARMM chief names Islamic adviser to boost moral governance drive

Nov 6, 2026

COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has created the Office of the Senior Adviser to the Chief Minister (OSACM) to provide expert advice and recommendation to the government on matters concerning religious and interfaith affairs, moral governance, policy, and administration. Macacua issued Executive Order No. 10 on Friday creating the the OSACM which

Cops seize P3.1M in contraband cigarettes in Cotabato town

Nov 6, 2026

COTABATO CITY -– A police checkpoint operation on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 5, in Midsayap, Cotabato led to the foiled entry of over P3.1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in the province. Colonel Ramel Hojilla, Cotabato police provincial director, said that upon discovery of the goods, the cargo truck driver, identified as alias “Lau,” was unable to

PCSO lotto results Nov. 6: ₱489.85M jackpot not won

Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱489.85 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱15 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. According to the PCSO results, the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw produced the winning combination 09-26-10-04-02-47, with a jackpot prize of ₱489.85 million. No

Group urges passage of bill institutionalizing standard nutrition care

Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The nutrition and dietetics (ND) regulatory board and several other health organizations called on Congress to push for institutionalized nutrition care in public and private hospitals nationwide. The group emphasized the need for a standardized Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in hospital management in hospitals across the country through the passage of House

Legarda: Cheap water for poor, regulated business use for El Niño

Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — To offset the effects of El Niño, the government should ensure more affordable water rates for low-income families and stronger measures to curb excessive commercial water consumption, Sen. Loren Legarda urged in a statement issued on Friday. She stressed that this is the second priority under a 10-Point Policy Action Plan that

Bulacan couple, helper charged over dumped pets in cremation scandal

Nov 6, 2026

CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan — A couple operating a pet crematorium and their worker have been charged before the City of San Jose del Monte Prosecutor’s Office over the dumping of 25 dead pets in the city last week. The three suspects were identified following an investigation by the San Jose del

Impeachment court insists docs not in complaints vs VP can be subpoenaed

Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court has shot down the recurring claim made by Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team about the prosecution using evidence not part of the original complaints against her, saying that documents can be the subject of subpoenas. In its order dated November 5 and released to the media on

Marcos, MILF to sign exit agreement before 2028

Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) committed to signing exit agreement before 2028, marking the completion of the Bangsamoro peace process, Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Friday. The commitment was discussed during Marcos’ meeting with MILF Chairman Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim in Malacañang on Thursday.

Estate Water desalination to boost supply in vulnerable areas

Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Estate Water, a Non-East Zone operating unit of Manila Water, is expanding its portfolio of innovative water solutions through the investment and operation of a seawater desalination facility at Ayala Land’s Lio Tourism Estate in Palawan. The initiative reinforces its capability to deliver a reliable and sustainable water supply even in areas with

Remulla to BJMP: Report on Romualdez’s personal aide within 48 hours

Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday directed the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to submit a comprehensive report regarding the authorization of former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s personal helper within 48 hours. His directive follows BJMP’s admission before the Sandiganbayan Third Division that it allowed Romualdez’s staff to attend

Pagasa: Amihan, easterlies to bring rains in PH Saturday

Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon and the easterlies will continue to bring isolated rains over parts of the country on Saturday, Nov. 7, the state weather said. In its 4 p.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that the northeast monsoon, or amihan, will bring cloudy skies with

[Vantage Point] Gov’t dismantling a grid monopoly is only half the job

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