NGCP plans battery storage under 'Project Airbag' to ease grid strain ahead of 2027 El Niño
The grid operator says batteries can give the transmission system fast-response support but cannot replace new power plants.
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Ateneo de Davao dismisses student over alleged assault on schoolmate
The university said the dismissal followed a thorough investigation into the alleged beating of another student.
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Ateneo de Davao junior high student dismissed over alleged bullying
A student at Ateneo de Davao Junior High School has been dismissed over alleged bullying after a video circulated online, GMA Network reported.
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PRO XI director orders stepped-up anti-crime operations across Davao Region
PBGEN Benigno L. Guzman told provincial and city police commanders to intensify crime suppression and enforce stricter command accountability.
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Davao del Norte boosts solar irrigation, readies water trucks for El Niño
Governor Edwin Jubahib says upgraded solar pumps and mobile water deliveries are part of the province's plan to protect farms and household water supply during dry spells.
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City Council seeks P3 million from DHSUD for Leon Garcia and Bucana fire victims
A council resolution asks the housing department for building materials and shelter repair kits for about 1,150 families displaced by back-to-back fires in October.
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Green GSM’s ‘5 Ready’ Commitment: Helping Drivers Make Smarter Choices as Fuel Prices Fluctuate
MANILA, Philippines — Green GSM has launched its rental program in the Philippines, an EV rental program for TNVS drivers with a path to vehicle ownership after 5 years, built around…
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Mayor Baste Duterte urges cooperation to secure Mindanao's power supply
In a message to an energy forum, the Davao City mayor said government, power firms and industry must work together to meet rising electricity demand.
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Police arrest drug suspect in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro buy-bust operation
Officers seized suspected shabu, suspected marijuana, a firearm and other items from a man known as alias "Pogs" after a tip from PDEA Region 11.
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RCBC named among Philippines' Best Employers for 2027 for fourth straight year
The Yuchengco-led bank placed among the top two private domestic banks in an employer ranking based on a Statista survey, according to Mindanao Times.
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Clara Olé pairs its new sauces and spreads with Davao’s delicacies
Chef Patrick Co demonstrated to attendees how to prepare gourmet-style dishes using Clara Olé Multipurpose Sauces, as well as readily available ingredients at The Fat Cow Restaurant in Davao City.…
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