DOE Condemns NPA Attack on Bukidnon Hydropower Plant, Inter-Agency Task Force Activated

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The Department of Energy (DOE) has strongly condemned the attack launched by the New People's Army (NPA) on a hydropower plant project in Barangay Lumbayao, Valencia City in Bukidnon last Saturday (25 February).

Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi lamented, “This attack is totally unwarranted considering that it is not a military installation but a development project that seeks to contribute to uplifting the socio-economic conditions of the people. This attack will not only stall the hydro project’s construction timeline, it will also set back efforts to improve the quality of life of the people of Bukidnon.”

“We are aiming to facilitate the development of all alternative and indigenous energy supply for the future of Mindanaoans. We have long been wanting our kababayans living there to feel the presence of progress, yet these people are stealing that chance from them," Cusi expressed.

"An Inter-Agency Task Force in Securing Energy Facilities is being activated composed of the DOE, Philippine National Police (PNP), National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the National Power Corporation (NPC) with the assistance of the DOE Mindanao Field Office to ensure the completion of the project despite the despicable attack, Sec. Cusi announced.

"The National Democratic Front has been urging the Duterte Administration to resume the peace talks but NPA attacks on a development project such as this do not inspire confidence that they are sincere in returning to the negotiating table, Cusi pointed out.

According to a ground report, the 10.6 megawatts Pulanai Hydroelectric Power Plant project of partners Repower Energy Development Corp. and Manila Electric Co. was attacked by 20 NPA rebels on 25 February 2017.

This run-off-river hydropower project will utilize the Pulanai River in Bukidnon. The target date of commissioning is the first half of 2019.

The plant broke ground on 9 December 2016 with no less President Rodrigo R. Duterte gracing the event.

“We assure the public that the DOE will ensure energy security, and strive to classify energy projects as projects of national significance to protect these development initiatives for the welfare of our people,” Cusi concluded.

Sony Channel Ups the Ante In Primetime Viewing with Captivating Legal Drama Chicago Justice

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A new breed of legal heroes are on the rise to uphold the law at all times in the brand new legal drama, Chicago Justice, which premieres this March on Sony Channel.

This fourth installment from executive producer Dick Wolf’s Chicago franchise stars Carl Weathers (Rocky) as State Attorney Mark Jefferies, Philip Winchester (Strike Back) as Assistant State Attorney Peter Stone, Jon Seda (Chicago P.D.) as Chief Investigator Antonio Dawson, Monica Barbaro (UnReal) as Assistant State Attorney Anna Valdez, and Joelle Carter (Justified) as Investigator Laura Nagel.

Together at the Cook County State Attorney’s Office, this dedicated team of prosecutors and investigators engage in heated arguments in their fearless pursuit of justice as they handle high profile and sensational cases while trying to find the balance between politics, power struggles, and public opinion.

Armed with their unwavering passion for the law, they must face one controversy to the next, proving their point in every case, as they hurdle through the legal system and eventually become a part of Chicago’s finest.

Chicago Justice premieres on March 8, every Wednesday at 8:50pm with a double-episode premiere same week as the U.S. telecast.

Sony Channel is available on SKY Cable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 120, Global Destiny Cable Channel 62, and Cable Link Channel 39.

Our Fabulous Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Family Staycation

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Love should always be openly expressed, not only during the Love Month of February, but every single day of our lives. This is why we should take every opportunity for quality bonding moments especially during weekends which are supposed to be spent and dedicated only for our loved ones.

Though most of the time we can't stop working on our work load even at home, we should take advantage of every instance when we could really be with our loved ones and away from the hectic requirements at the office.

Thus, we very much appreciated an opportunity to be with my better half and children where we could spend the days at a great weekend hotel staycation at Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Manila located at Ortigas, Pasig city.

"The Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg Center Manila offers luxury apartments equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and world-class amenities to fulfill the modern-day client's need for space and security in an elegant environment, combined with highly-personalized service, and the comforts and conveniences of home."

It had become a home for the Miss Earth 2016 beauty pageant candidates where my husband had the opportunity to meet last year before this scheduled staycation. I have to say that the place is elegantly suited for present and future beauty queens to stay in and consider as their second home.