MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon approved on third and final reading the bill that seeks to grant power distributor Manila Electric Company (Meralco) a fresh 25-year legislative franchise.
House Bill 10926 hurdled third reading with 186 lawmakers voting for its passage and seven against. Four abstained.
Meralco’s current franchise will expire in 2028.
SEN. Bong Go highlighted the need for a firm yet peaceful and diplomatic approach in protecting the nation’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea. “We will monitor the promises shared by the administration, such […]
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday did not rule out the possibility of another eruption over Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Islands following a heightened seismic activity. Phivolcs Director […]
SINGAPORE — The Philippines is one of five Southeast Asian nations that agreed to share aviation data and information among themselves, including reports of severe turbulence, to help make air travel safer. Aside from the […]
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