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I am absolutely incensed and dismayed by the persistent power outages plaguing some provinces in Western Visayas, particularly in Iloilo. This situation is no longer tolerable, and the Department of Energy and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines must urgently address this issue before irreparable damage is done to our communities.
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief and now Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa has suggested for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to conduct training on rules on engagement for military personnel, specifically to the auxiliary members of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU).
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday expressed outrage and disgust over the City of Makati's decision to deprive the 10 EMBO (Enlisted Men's Barrio) barangays of a smooth transition to the City of Taguig.
Senator Idol Raffy Tulfo berated the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for its repeated failure to maintain the stability of the grid that led to the recent massive power outage in Panay Island. He is irked that this occurrence happened second time in a row after the system disturbances in the Panay and Negros Sub-grids from April 27-29, 2023.
Sen. Nancy Binay today voiced her apprehension regarding the repercussions of the extensive power outage in Western Visayas on the tourism industry, particularly the hospitality sector and local businesses.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, has advocated for the Department of Health (DOH) to pursue the establishment of halfway houses at major medical centers in the country.
MANILA -- Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino urged for the immediate resolution on the issues surrounding the Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) Modernization affecting Filipino jeepney drivers and operators.
Sen. Chiz Escudero wants power firms responsible for the latest Panay Island-wide power outage penalized for their inefficiency that caused business losses and opportunities in the affected cities and municipalities in Western Visayas.