oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | local news, news, politics, politics and government, politics and law
In Mandaue City, Cebu, to handle traffic issues during the initial stages of local election campaigns, the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) plans to assign around 50 to 60 traffic officers per political event. Additionally, they will have mobile patrol units monitoring and regulating the traffic flow.
The two principal political groups have already scheduled their significant gatherings. Led by former Mayor Jonas Cortes, Group Mandaue is set to host its rally at Pasilong sa Paradise along Ouano Avenue in the North Reclamation Area on Friday, March 28, starting at 6 p.m.
In the meantime, One Mandaue, headed by Congresswoman Emmarie “Lolypop” Ouano-Dizon and her sibling Provincial Board Member Jonkie Ouano, plans to hold their rally on Saturday, March 29th, starting at 7 p.m., in the area next to the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex.
TEAM Head Hyll Retuya reassured everyone that there won’t be any road closures for these events.
In addition to the expected traffic jams, tomorrow’s local campaign event overlaps with the 80th birthday celebration of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte. His followers plan to gather at Pasilong sa Paradise early in the day. Approximately 4,000 participants are scheduled to congregate at the location between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., with various connected events taking place in surrounding regions.
In order to handle the higher traffic volume, TEAM will bring in extra staff to maintain a steady traffic movement.
“Overall, we have made sure that all our preparations—such as having the right staff and mobile resources—are set up and prepared for this period,” stated Retuya.
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oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | electric power, local news, news, outages, power outages
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The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced that certain regions within three counties will face electrical outages on March 28th.
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The utility firm announced that the disruptions in the specified regions will result from planned upkeep activities.
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The regions impacted will encompass Kakamega, Kisumu, and Nandi, where service disruptions lasting approximately eight hours are expected.
Faith Chandianya, a journalist with SANGGRALOKA.co.ke, comes with more than three years of expertise in reporting on politics and current events within Kenya.
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company has pinpointed regions within three counties that will experience electricity disruptions starting from Friday, March 28.
The firm indicated that the disruptions are planned for maintenance purposes with the intention of enhancing service provision.
“Good evening, kindly receive the scheduled power maintenance for tomorrow, Friday, 28.03.2025,” the Kenya Power statement read in part.
In which counties will there be disruptions in electricity supply?
Nandi county
Location: Kabirer Center, Kabirer Coffee Shop (9 AM – 5 PM)
Kabirer Center, Kabirer Elementary, Kabirer Café, Uson, and surrounding clientele.
Kisumu county
AEA: Muhoroni Market (9 AM-5 PM)
Chemelil Factory, Kopere Market, Holo Kopere, along with surrounding clients.
Kakamega county
The town of Kakamega operates from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Customers from Musoli, Shinyalu, Shimanyiro, Lubao, and surrounding areas.
Were there electrical outages during Gachagna’s church event?
Scheduled maintenance leading to power outages in Nyeri County during a church gathering featuring ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagna on Sunday, March 23, ignited significant public response across Kenya.
The disruption occurred during the installation of the Reverend Canon Gerald Mwangi Muriithi as the third Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Mount Kenya at the ACK Cathedral in Nyeri County.
The disruption fueled speculations regarding potential political interference. Several Kenyans pondered whether the electricity firm might have intentionally triggered it or if it was simply due to planned maintenance schedules.
The utility responded to these claims on their official social media platforms, stating that the disruption during the church service where Gachgua was present was not intentional. Instead, it was due to scheduled maintenance that impacted several regions within Nyeri County.
Kenya Power notified customers in specific parts of Nyeri one day prior to Gachagna’s event regarding the scheduled maintenance.
The regions highlighted encompassed Mukurweini, State Lodge, Ragati, Karatina, Nyeri, Mweiga, Tetu, and Narumoru, where outages were anticipated to last approximately eight hours, spanning from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Additional Kenya Power articles of interest
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The Kenya Power and Lighting Company has invited enrolled university and college students to apply for their 2022 internship program, scheduled to take place between May and July. Applicants must submit their forms by Friday, March 28.
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The utility firm has implemented a more user-friendly method for clients to notify them of power disruptions via the USSD code *977# or through the MyPower application. Additionally, the CEO attributed many outages to problems with vegetation, noting that certain homeowners hinder Kenya Power’s efforts to trim trees or obstruct access to electricity lines on their land.
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Kenya Power has indicated that their technical team utilizes planned maintenance times to fix defective transformers or substitute them with functional new units. As the firm embraces advanced technology such as automation, the requirement for regular upkeep has diminished.
oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | government, local news, politics, politics and government, politics and law
MANILA, Philippines – A collection of local government leaders are supporting the suspended Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, calling for a just and open investigation into his situation.
The ombudsman directed Teodoro’s suspension for half a year just prior to the commencement of the election season for local contenders.
The Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) stated that Teodoro ought to be provided an opportunity to present his perspective regarding the accusations made against him.
Consisting of 150 local leaders, the M4GG expressed confidence that justice will be served for Teodoro, who acts as one of the organization’s conveners.
On March 21, the Ombudsman placed Teodoro, Vice Mayor Marion Andres, and other Marikina officials under suspension without pay due to their involvement in an alleged misappropriation of ₱130 million from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation funds.
Teodoro upheld his innocence, stating that the suspension order was “plainly a case of political harassment.”
On Wednesday, the Comelec announced that Teodoro remains eligible to contest for the seat of representative representing the city’s first district during the upcoming midpoint electoral event in May.
Councilor Rommel Acuna assumed the role of interim Mayor of Marikina, while Councilor Ronnie Acuna became the acting Vice Mayor.
They took up their positions following the instructions from Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.
oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | business, community, infrastructure, local news, news
A previously used freight yard will be transformed into a location for 5,000 new residences following governmental support.
The Fourth Quarter site in Newcastle is among four government-held brownfields slated for significant regeneration as part of an initiative aimed at accelerating home construction.
The previously used freight area is the biggest project in the development and covers 100 acres (40.5 hectares) close to the River Tyne.
The North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, stated that the yard had remained idle for two decades and was considered a “missed chance.”
“This is precisely the type of location where we ought to construct housing developments,” she stated.
Next, we will develop job opportunities by constructing residential areas where families can establish long-term foundations for their futures.
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development framework for Fourth Yard
A report published by Newcastle City Council in 2020 indicated that the area encompasses a significant portion of the quayside.
It encompasses Forth Goods Yard, Pottery Lane East, Pottery Lane West, Quayside West, Newcastle Utilita Arena, and Newcastle Heliport.
The properties will be constructed by a new Network Rail subsidiary, according to the government, which claims this could facilitate up to 40,000 additional residences across the UK within the coming ten years.
The Fourth Quarter project will be one of the initial developments, featuring 1,500 residences at Manchester Mayfield and a combined use site with 425 homes in Cambridge.
The HM Treasury announced the creation of a new task force aimed at making additional government-owned land available for housing development.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated that government-controlled websites have remained an underutilized asset for far too long.
“Unlike the unsuccessful methods used previously, we are maximizing the utility of public lands to construct the residences required by families and our military personnel. This initiative enhances possibilities for home ownership and generates employment opportunities nationwide,” she stated.
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oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | entertainment, local news, music, music industry, news
K-pop girl group
NMIXX
is scheduled to return to the Philippines for their eagerly awaited “NMIXX Change Up: Mixx Lab” concert in Manila!
The entertainment firm Lunari Global disclosed via X (previously known as Twitter) that the performance is scheduled for May 2 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Those eager not to miss out on the MIXXTOPIA event can buy their tickets solely via Lunari Global’s website beginning March 31. The ticket costs will vary from ₱3,500 for Silver up to ₱13,000 for VVIP Soundcheck & Hi Bye packages.
Below are all the ticket details:
Silver – PhP 3,500
Gold – PhP 6,000
Platinum – PhP 8,000
VIP Soundcheck – Php 11,500
VIP Soundcheck and Hi Bye – Php 13,000
ANSWER members can also enjoy perks as fans according to their bought tickets.
In addition to getting soundcheck access, VVIP and VIP ticket holders will get special lanyards, photocard sets, and they’ll also have a shot at winning an autographed poster through the raffle draw.
In the meantime, those with Platinum and Gold tickets will be given photocards, and some fortunate winners will have the chance to obtain signed posters from NMIXX.
Holders of silver tickets will not miss out either since they too will get special photocards during the event.
NMIXX is a six-member girl band signed with JYP Entertainment, featuring talented members such as Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Jiwoo, Kyujin, and Bae. Renowned for their impressive vocals and energetic shows, they have gained popularity through hits including “KNOW ABOUT ME” and “Love Me Like This.”
DASH
,” “DICE,” and “O.O.”
The ensemble had earlier dropped by Manila in June 2023 as part of their “Nice to Mixx You” concert series and likewise went to attend an event.
Asia Artist Awards
in December 2023 at the Philippine Arena.
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oleh admin | Mar 25, 2025 | local news, public health and safety, safety, security, tourists
On Monday, police in Hanoi carried out an unexpected check, compelling numerous visitors, both foreign and domestic, to vacate the well-known Train Street because of security issues.
When they spotted law enforcement, numerous café proprietors near the railway swiftly took down their tables and chairs and shut down their operations.
The head of Traffic Police Team Number One mentioned that despite numerous warnings from officials, breaches of railway traffic safety rules persisted at the Train Street, leading to potential hazards for traffic incidents.
Over the next period, law enforcement officials will rigorously implement rules, especially in the area stretching from Phung Hung to Le Duan.
Train Street, flanked by improvised cafés mere steps away from the rails.
Old Quarter
It was formally shut down in September 2022 because of safety concerns.
Even with barricades and checkpoints at both entrances of Tran Phu and Phung Hung streets, numerous cafés remain open, drawing big groups predominantly made up of international visitors, particularly during weekends.
Hundreds of people gather at the site to capture images of the moving trains, prompting tourism experts to encourage the authorities to transform this spot into an official tourist destination instead of considering prohibitive measures.
Nguyen Anh Tuan, a tour guide who focuses on incoming tourists in Hanoi, mentioned that because stores alongside the train tracks stay operational, numerous international visitors still come daily.
“As soon as the authorities show up, stores shut down and patrons scatter. After they depart, things go back to usual,” Tuan mentioned additionally.
Earlier this month, the Hanoi Department of Tourism asked travel agencies to cease arranging visits to Train Street because of increasing safety worries.
