THE possibility of power outages could happen soon unless the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) withdraws its order denying the request of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for monthly extensions on ancillary services agreements (ASAs). On Monday, NGCP warned of the possibility of intermittent power interruptions after the ERC denied…
THE coalition of the country’s largest groups mourned the passing of Jaime “Jimmy” Tadeo, one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, at the weekend. “The Nagkaisa Labor Coalition expresses its deep sorrow over the passing of Ka Jimmy,” it said in a statement issued on Monday. “His passing is a…
JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said the ongoing investigation into the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight civilians last March 4 is pointing to Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep.Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves as one of the possible masterminds in the gruesome crime. This, as Degamo’s widow…
Starting Saturday, Oct. 1, workers from the private sector in Cagayan Valley will receive additional P25 on their daily minimum wage, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced.
The increase falls under the second tranche of the wage increase under Wage Order No. RTWPB 2-21 of the Reg