يحاول ذهب - حر
DOE: Power back soon for Boracay
September 16, 2025
|Manila Bulletin
F ollow - ing days of persistent brownouts on Boracay Island and in nearby areas, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that power restoration efforts are nearing completion.
In a statement on Monday, Sept. 15, the DOE explained that high tide had temporarily paused restoration work to ensure the safety of linemen.
"Rest assured that our teams are giving their all to complete the restoration and to put in place long-term solutions for stable and secure power in Boracay," Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said.
According to the Aklan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Akelco), the power interruption began on Sept. 13, affecting the provinces of Aklan, Antique, and Capiz.
هذه القصة من طبعة September 16, 2025 من Manila Bulletin.
اشترك في Magzter GOLD للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة، وأكثر من 9000 مجلة وصحيفة.
هل أنت مشترك بالفعل؟ تسجيل الدخول
المزيد من القصص من Manila Bulletin
Manila Bulletin
Bad Bunny makes history at 2026 Grammys
Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed \"Debí Tirar Más Fotos,\" closing out a surprising and history-making night.
3 mins
February 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
APS Malaysia to fix PH props
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has certified the maintenance center of Illinois-headquartered Aircraft Propeller Services (APS) in Malaysia to repair propellers used on ATR turboprop aircraft in a bid to reduce their out-of-service periods.
1 mins
February 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
NPA leader killed in Negros Occidental gunfight
A New People’s Army commander was killed in an encounter with soldiers in Negros Occidental over the weekend.
1 mins
February 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Why fixing the learning crisis must begin early
The learning crisis confronting Philippine education is certainly troubling when only four out of every 1,000 senior high school students can effectively demonstrate essential skills in problem solving, analyzing data, and communicating ideas.
3 mins
February 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Suspect in murder of make-up artist found dead in Batangas jail
The suspect in the murder of a makeup artist was found dead inside the bathroom of the custodial facility of the Lobo Municipal Police Station in Lobo, Batangas on Sunday night, Feb. 1.
1 min
February 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Manila health centers receive new ECG machines, office equipment
A total of 100 electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, 100 laptops, and 100 printers were turned over by the Manila City Government to its 44 health centers on Monday, Feb. 2, as part of its expanded efforts in strengthening the city’s frontline healthcare services and operational efficiency.
2 mins
February 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
China appetite keeps PH #2 pineapple exporter
The Philippines retained its ranking as the world's second-largest exporter of pineapples in 2025, as increased demand from China led to double-digit growth in outbound shipments, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
2 mins
February 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ERC extending 1,000-MW deal
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has authorized the second interim extension for the power supply agreement between Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and First Gas Power Corp., ensuring continued operations at the 1,000-megawatt Sta.
1 mins
February 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Knicks go six in a row
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 112-100, on Sunday night, Feb. 1, to spoil LeBron James' 32nd game at Madison Square Garden.
1 mins
February 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayon effusive eruption continues
Mayon Volcano’s effusive eruption continued for the 27th consecutive day, with the generation of incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents (PDC), locally known as “uson,” and rockfalls, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Monday, Feb. 2.
1 min
February 3, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size