Monthly Archives: May 2026

Catanduanes ‘severe’ power woes flagged

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The island province of Catanduanes continues to endure prolonged rotational brownouts, with residents now experiencing up to eight hours of daily power interruptions, prompting a lawmaker to seek congressional intervention. TGP (Talino at Galing ng Pinoy) party-list Rep. Jose Teves Jr. urged the panel to address the worsening power situation

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Modern neuro lab opens in Pangasinan town

DAGUPAN CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — The Julius K. Quiambao Medical and Wellness Center (JKQMWC), Pangasinan’s newest and most modern hospital, opened its EEG (electroencephalogram) and Sleep Laboratory on May 22, offering services vital in diagnosing and managing neurological conditions that occur during sleep. The conditions include epilepsy, seizure disorders, sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy. The

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Iqbal urges sobriety after losing BARMM education post

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Veteran Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace negotiator Mohagher Iqbal has called for sobriety and unity in the Bangsamoro region after accepting his removal as education chief of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), while maintaining that the decision was carried out “without due process.” In a statement

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Negros Occidental crop losses reach P16.2M

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Moisture stress due to extreme heat and lack of water damaged P16.2 million worth of rice and high-value crops in Negros Occidental from April to May, according to the provincial agricultural office. The losses, recorded over the same period, were detailed in a report submitted by acting Provincial Agriculturist

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