PALECO has announced its power rates for October 2024, which vary across different areas of Palawan and are categorized for residential, industrial, commercial, and public building users. In the mainland areas of Puerto Princesa, Aborlan, Narra, Brooke’s Point, Bataraza, Sofronio Española, Quezon, Taytay, Roxas, and Dumaran, power rates provided by DPI (EPSA), DMCI, and PPGI […]
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is causing rainfall over Mindanao and Palawan, while the easterlies are affecting Luzon, particularly its eastern regions. In southern Palawan and parts of Mindanao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula, Bangsamoro, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Davao regions, intermittent heavy rainfall may lead to potential floods and landslides. The rest of Mindanao and central and […]
Combined troops from the Philippine Marine Corps and United States Marine Corps carried out an amphibious landing along the coasts of Long Point in Barangay Aporawan, Aborlan, on Wednesday morning, as part of the ongoing Exercise Kamandag 08-24 (Kaagapay ng mga Mandirigma sa Dagat). The amphibious assault on October 16 featured a series of activities, […]
The Exercise Kaagapay ng Mandirigma sa Dagat, or “Kamandag,” commenced on Tuesday, bringing together more Philippine allies as observers and direct participants, with troops looking forward to exchanging and learning new combat and operational skills from each other. Brigadier General Antonio Mangoroban Jr. said this year’s Kamandag iteration will primarily involve troops from the Philippine […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Palawan 3rd District Engineering Office (DEO) has completed the concreting of Culandanum Road Phase 2 in Barangay Culandanum, Aborlan, Palawan. The project, which aims to enhance transportation and connectivity for rural communities, spans 1,026 meters with a 5-meter-wide concrete road and 0.5-meter shoulders on both sides. Based […]
A man lost his life around 10 p.m. on October 12 in Barangay Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan. The victim, identified as James Dengal, a local resident, was found unresponsive on Dela Chica Street, according to initial reports from the Bataraza Municipal Police Station. Authorities said that he sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head. […]
A man was killed while another is in critical condition after a collision with an oncoming pick-up truck in Sitio Tagkawayan, Brgy. Bacungan, Puerto Princesa City, at around 4:05 p.m. yesterday, October 11. The deceased was identified as Marlon Montes, a construction worker, while the critically injured driver was identified as Eric Mancera, 30, his […]