Solon urges household solar incentives modeled on Thailand’s program

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Abra Lone District Rep. Joseph “JB” Bernos on Thursday urged the government to roll out residential solar installation subsidies modeled on Thailand’s incentive program. He said that financial support for households is essential to boosting the country’s clean energy transition. Subsidizing solar installations will also ease household reliance on the power grid

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MANILA, Philippines — The witness presented by Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp to dispute allegations of unusual credit card spending has admitted being close to her and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, and regularly receiving compensation from the couple for his legal services. During Duterte’s impeachment trial on Thursday, lawyer Anel Antero was questioned by prosecution

NBA: Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic lead Nuggets past Grizzlies

Nov 12, 2026

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MEMPHIS, Tennessee— Jamal Murray scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Nikola Jokic added 27 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets held off the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 in the NBA on Wednesday night. Cameron Johnson finished with 23 points for the Nuggets, including a 3-pointer off a pass

Macacua forms 2 advisory offices in BARMM

Nov 12, 2026

Macacua forms 2 advisory offices in BARMM

COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua created two advisory offices on Thursday under the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) to strengthen the autonomous region’s moral governance framework and improve coordination between the Bangsamoro Government’s Cabinet and Parliament. Macacua issued executive orders creating the Office of the Senior Adviser to the Chief Minister (OSACM)

NBA: Celtics overcome 22-point deficit to beat Raptors

Nov 12, 2026

NBA: Celtics overcome 22-point deficit to beat Raptors

TORONTO — Jayson Tatum made the tying and go-ahead free throws with 25.2 seconds remaining and the Boston Celtics overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 in the NBA on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to five. Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White had 19 and Payton Pritchard added 14. Neemias

Grab gets new Philippines chief

Nov 12, 2026

Grab gets new Philippines chief

MANILA, Philippines — Ride-hailing giant Grab is getting a new boss for its Philippine operations as its managing director exits after more than eight years. Grab Philippines on Thursday named CJ Lacsican as its new country managing director, effective Dec. 1. She replaces Ronald Roda, who is stepping down to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities. READ: Delivery app

Fyang Smith humbled by ‘horror princess’ tag: ‘Malaking responsibility’

Nov 12, 2026

Fyang Smith humbled by ‘horror princess’ tag: ‘Malaking responsibility’

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BIR sees sharp rise in beneficiaries of micro taxpayer abatement

Nov 12, 2026

BIR sees sharp rise in beneficiaries of micro taxpayer abatement

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has recorded a sharp increase in micro taxpayers benefiting from its One-Time Abatement Program, reaching 5,210 beneficiaries and P353.75 million in taxes and penalties abated as of Nov. 7. Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the recent increase is encouraging as the Dec. 31 deadline approaches. “We

NBA: James Harden scores season-high as Cavaliers beat Knicks

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NEW YORK— James Harden scored a season-high 32 points, more than double his average during a tough start to the 2026-27, season and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 115-107 on Wednesday night. Donovan Mitchell added 23 for the Cavaliers in their first trip to Madison Square Garden since the NBA Eastern Conference

Duterte impeachment: Witness shows Carpio buying shoes for youth team

Nov 12, 2026

Duterte impeachment: Witness shows Carpio buying shoes for youth team

MANILA, Philippines — A defense witness on Thursday showed a photo of Atty. Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, buying shoes in Malaysia for a youth basketball team in early 2025. It was the prosecution’s expert witness, Atty. Alexander Cabrera, who flagged the P256,882 purchase at a Nike store in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

NBA: Pascal Siakam, Ivica Zubac power Pacers to win over Wizards

Nov 12, 2026

NBA: Pascal Siakam, Ivica Zubac power Pacers to win over Wizards

INDIANAPOLIS — Pascal Siakam scored 28 points and Ivica Zubac finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 114-101  in the NBA on Wednesday night. Siakam was 7 of 17 from the field and converted all 12 of his chances at the line. Andrew Nembhard added 17 points

Customs chief heads to BCDA

Nov 12, 2026

Customs chief heads to BCDA

MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will leave his post to lead the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in another shake-up of key government agencies under the Marcos administration. Nepomuceno confirmed that he would succeed Joshua Bingcang as BCDA president and CEO. The state-owned corporation is tasked with converting former military

Ombudsman suspends Cavite town mayor amid illegal gambling probe

Nov 12, 2026

Ombudsman suspends Cavite town mayor amid illegal gambling probe

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman imposed a preventive suspension against Rosario, Cavite Mayor Jose Voltaire Ricafrente over his alleged involvement in gambling activities at a casino in Bacolod City.  According to the Office of Ombudsman on Thursday, the case stemmed from a complaint filed by its Field Investigation Office I after conducting

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