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BENECO’S Man-asok hydro gets COC

Cheaper rates mat come soon for Baguio and Benguet as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) issued the Certificate of Compliance (COC) for the mini hydro power plant of the Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO) at Man-asok, Buguias. BENECO general manager Melchor Licoben said. “Man-asok finally being awarded its COC is a big leap in attaining BENECO’s …

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The social and political landscape of UP Lantern Parade

I have  celebrated my birthday week  inside the University of the Philippines (UP)  Diliman campus several times, in most instances coinciding with the traditional Lantern Parade. The parade traverses the UP Academic oval canopied by over a hundred years old sturdy acacia trees that are silent witnesses to the travails of the Diliman denizens. UP normally celebrates the …

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Cayetano pushes for creation of PhilATOM to regulate safe use of nuclear energy in PH

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday stressed the need for a regulatory framework for nuclear energy as he pushed for a bill to establish the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM). The proposed measure aims to enhance the safety, security, and peaceful utilization of nuclear energy in the country. Filed under Committee Report No. 429 …

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Human rights law passed in Baguio

Baguio City – Human rights has been put into fore in the mountain city. Councilor Jose Molintas, Chairman, Committee on Laws celebrated the passing of the Human Rights Defenders Act with hope that protection of advocates will be safeguarded. In time for the celebration of the 76th International Human Rights Day, Molintas said ‘’The Baguio …

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Filipina comfort  woman Lola Estelita dies at age 94 without receiving justice

The number of last surviving Filipino “comfort women”   dwindled  further with the  death of 94-year old  Lola Estelita Dy last  November  24, 2024  after suffering cardiac arrest. Like other Filipina comfort women, Lola  Estelita died still fighting without receiving justice. “Maraming salamat sa buhay mo Lola Estelita,”  Kapuso actress Sanya Lopez wrote in her Instagram who plays the character of Teresita Borromeo in the …

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UP Geologists report subsidence in cities

Excessive groundwater extraction, rapid urbanization, tectonic motion, and the natural compaction of sediments contribute to land subsidence worldwide. This issue is worsened by rising sea levels due to climate change, leading to frequent and severe flooding especially during high tides or typhoons, as well as local contexts of hazard management regulations. Jolly Joyce Sulapas, Audrei …

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Calorie count in menu sought

Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. has proposed an ordinance mandating restaurants and other similar establishments in the city to disclose the calorie count of every food they serve. The proposed ordinance seeks to prevent the prevalence of obesity in the city. According to Yangot, there is a need to craft policies that address obesity as this …

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