THE House Committee on Ways and Means on Tuesday recommended a full-blown congressional inquiry to determine whether the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is in violation of the country’s Anti-Dummy Law. This recommendation follows concerns over the NGCP’s ownership structure, governance, and compliance with constitutional restrictions on foreign ownership of public utilities. During… Read more

Quezon City, Philippines — January 7, 2025Representative Joey Sarte Salceda of the 19th Congress has introduced House Bill No. 11252, seeking to grant ABS-CBN Corporation a new legislative franchise to operate television and radio broadcasting stations in the Philippines. The bill aims to restore the network’s ability to deliver critical news, entertainment, and disaster-related information… Read more

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) commenced the printing of 73 million official ballots on January 6, 2025, at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City, marking a significant step in preparations for the May 12, 2025, National and Local Elections (NLE) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections… Read more

Residents of Barangay San Jose Pugay, Baao, Camarines Sur, are appealing for urgent government attention to repair a bridge that was severely damaged by Typhoon Kristine. According to local resident Irma Corong Cabaltera, the bridge serves as a vital crossing for four barangays, connecting them to essential services in the town proper. The damage has… Read more

Isang 6-anyos na batang lalaki ang nasawi matapos malunod sa ilog na nasa pagitan ng Barangay It-ba at Barangay Cawit sa Manito, Albay, nitong Sabado ng hapon, Enero 4, 2025. Ayon sa ulat, bandang ala-1:00 ng hapon nang magpunta ang biktima, kasama ang kaniyang kapatid na babae at ilang kaibigan, upang maligo sa ilog. Napansin… Read more

Ang turismo ay isa sa pinakamahalagang sektor na nagbibigay-daan sa pag-unlad ng isang lugar. Sa pamamagitan ng pagpapakilala ng natatanging ganda, kultura, at kasaysayan ng isang rehiyon, nagiging daan ito para sa mas maraming bisita, na nagreresulta sa pag-angat ng kabuhayan ng mga lokal. Ang turismo ay nagbibigay ng maraming oportunidad sa trabaho, mula sa… Read more

The city of Legazpi witnessed an inspiring initiative as Mayor Alfredo Garbin Jr. spearheaded the first-ever “Christmas Cheers” program, ensuring that every family experienced the joy of the holiday season. Organized with precision and a heartwarming vision, the event provided much-needed relief and holiday cheer to hundreds of Legazpino families. The program distributed premium Christmas… Read more

For the first time in its history, the moss-covered meat and fish section of the Legazpi City Public Market has been given a much-needed wash over. Market Administrator Ronald Pasano confirmed that it was the first time such a large-scale cleaning effort had been carried out in the market, leaving many residents and vendors surprised… Read more

Tabaco City, Albay—Ako Bicol Partylist Representative Jil Bongalon, now a candidate for Congressman in the 1st District of Albay, has emphasized the need for innovative solutions in addressing the challenges faced by the education sector, particularly in island schools. Speaking about his accomplishments as a legislator, Rep. Bongalon cited the successful allocation of additional Maintenance… Read more

By OBSMG News Team Amid allegations of corruption and governance failures in Naga City, congressional candidate Sir Noel de Luna (SND) has expressed solidarity with former Vice President Leni Robredo’s call for integrity and transparency in local governance. SND echoed Robredo’s concerns outlined in her April 2024 letter, which exposed alleged irregularities under the administration… Read more