Laura J. Viccaro, MD, an Internist with UPMC Presbyterian

More than 22,000 taxis were converted to electric vehicles, making this city the first in the world with an all-electric taxi fleet.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) has been scolded by House lawmakers after the agency failed to provide a concrete solution to the power woes hounding the Visayas, amid successive days of yellow and red grid alerts. During the hearing of the House committee on energy and the committee on Visayas development on

MANILA, Philippines — The landmarks inside the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Sampaloc, Manila were lit in red on Monday, Sept. 21, as an expression of solidarity with the victims and survivors of human rights violations in the Philippines. “May this light bear witness to stories that must not be forgotten, to voices that

MANILA, Philippines — While they are not expecting fuel price spikes similar to what happened last March 2026, when the war between the United States (US) and Iran started, the Department of Energy (DOE) does not expect fuel costs to go down to pre-war levels even by the end of the year. In an ambush

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱214.44 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the ₱67.37 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office draws on Monday, Sept. 21. The date fell on a Monday, when Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 are among the major games scheduled for drawing. Time and Date

MANILA, Philippines — Some local governments in the province of Cebu have suspended the conduct of in-person classes because of poor air quality. Cebu City All levels, public and private Lapu-Lapu City Pre-school to high school, public and private READ: Iloilo air unhealthy for sensitive groups as haze persists READ: Dole issues guidelines to protect

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives leadership has confirmed the passing of Batanes Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr., with the chamber’s members offering prayers for the late lawmaker. During the session late Monday night, as the House held plenary debates on the proposed 2027 national budget, Deputy Speaker Yevgeny Emano who was presiding over session

MANILA, Philippines — The organizers of the Sept. 21 anti-corruption rally near Mendiola said their show of force was a success despite “fear mongering” and “overkill measures” from the police and Malacañang. Thousands of protesters marched from Liwasang Bonifacio to the vicinity of Mendiola Peace Arch to mark the 54th anniversary of martial law declaration

ILOILO CITY — Motorists lined up at gasoline stations in Iloilo City on Monday evening, Sept. 21, ahead of a steep pump price increase taking effect Tuesday. Oil companies announced increases of P8.82 per liter for diesel, P6.47 for kerosene and P4.88 for gasoline. READ: Shell Pilipinas staggers hikes; diesel surges over P8/liter The latest

MANILA, Philippines—The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday lauded the peaceful conduct of rallies commemorating the 54th anniversary of Martial Law, crediting cops and organizers for maintaining order while respecting protesters’ constitutional right to assembly. More than 17,000 police officers have been deployed since Saturday night as multisectoral groups took to the streets

MANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Monday said he no longer intends to join the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, citing constitutional concerns over the proceedings. Marcoleta, who has been unable to attend a single day of Duterte’s trial, also reiterated his opposition to the designation of Sen. Francis Escudero as

BALANGA CITY, Bataan — Artist and novelist Levy Balgos dela Cruz spoke about the abuses of Martial Law and the continuing culture of impunity during an open forum in Balanga on Monday afternoon, Sept. 21. Speaking in Filipino before about 50 young people, Dela Cruz said the culture of impunity “remains in our midst,” as