Newly-elected Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday, May 11, denied that the leadership change in the upper chamber was connected to the impending impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, even as the House of Representatives deliberated the articles of impeachment in its plenary session at the same hour senators voted to oust Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and install him in the…
Several areas may experience dangerous heat index levels on Monday, May 11, according to state weather bureau PAGASA. Based on PAGASA’s heat index forecast, six areas may record a heat index of 44 degrees Celsius: Meanwhile, the following areas may experience a heat index of 43 degrees Celsius: Metro Manila may also experience a dangerous heat index level on Monday, with temperatures…
Amid growing public interest in solar energy, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) clarified that it is not opposed to the use of renewable or solar energy. In a statement, Meralco Vice President for Corporate Communications Joe Zaldarriaga said, “Meralco recognizes the growing interest in renewable energy and solar installations, and we fully understand why many customers see these as alternatives to lower…
If you have been thinking about putting solar panels on your roof, the numbers may finally convince you to act. Tetchi Capellan, chairperson of the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA), laid out the case in an interview on DZRH News program Special on Saturday on May 9, saying the cost of solar rooftop installation has fallen dramatically over the past…
With the perceived ouster of career health officials, Malacañang now stands accused of putting institutional stability and expert leadership at risk for political convenience. The uproar follows the exit of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and other veteran DOH officials in what appears to be a politically motivated shake-up. About 55 professional medical groups signed a joint statement expressing concerns of what…
The Laguna Lake is fast deteriorating into the country’s “biggest septic tank,” Biñan City Rep. Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila Jr. warned on Saturday, August 2. In an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday, Rep. Dimaguila urged the Marcos Jr. administration to take urgent and science-based action to rehabilitate the vital water body affecting millions across Southern Luzon and Metro Manila. “Magkakaroon na…
The Iran war is showing why the Philippines can’t afford to neglect its farmers
A war thousands of kilometers away is beginning to ripple through something as basic as the Filipino dining table. The conflict involving Iran has pushed oil prices higher, disrupted key shipping routes, and strained global supply chains—especially for fertilizer, a critical input for food production. Farmers are already feeling the pressure. Fertilizer prices have surged by as much as 30% to 40%,…