Meralco rates up for 2nd straight month in November 2025
Customers of the Manila Electric Company Inc. will have to pay more for electricity this November, as the Pangilinan-led provider on Monday announced another rate hike to mark the second straight month of upward adjustments.
Fuel firms hike pump prices anew; 6th straight week for gasoline
Fuel retailers on Monday announced another round of pump price hikes this week, marking the sixth straight week of increases for gasoline, and the third for diesel.
GSIS grants three-month grace period on emergency loan payments
State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Monday announced a three-month grace period on emergency loan payments for its members and pensioners in areas hit by Typhoons Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) and Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong).
2 hurt after electronic billboard parts fell from QC building amid Uwan
Two people onboard a motorcycle were hurt after parts of an electronic billboard fell from a building in Quezon City amid the onslaught of Typhoon Uwan Monday morning.
PhilSA warns of debris as China launches rocket anew
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on Monday confirmed that China had launched a Long March 12 rocket, warning the public of debris projected to have fallen near Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
Over 7,000 travelers stranded at ports nationwide due to Uwan
A total of 7,213 passengers, truck drivers, and cargo helpers were stranded at various ports as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) continued to affect parts of the country, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday.
PAGASA: 5 Luzon dams continue to release water amid Uwan
More gates were opened in five major dams in Luzon that have been releasing water amid the heavy rains brought by Typhoon Uwan, according to state weather bureau PAGASA on Monday.
Over 197k Meralco users still without power amid Uwan impact
Over 197,000 customers of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) remain affected by power service interruptions as of Monday morning due to the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong), most of them in Cavite and Bulacan.
Senate Democrats cave, open path to reopening government
The government shutdown neared its end on Sunday as the Senate cleared the first series of votes, with final House approval and President Donald Trump’s signature still required.
Flight reductions likely to continue — or worsen — if shutdown persists, experts warn
The FAA started reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 major airports Friday due to air traffic controller staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown.
