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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that the issuance of an International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Red Notice may be helpful to locate former PCol. Rafael Dumlao III and former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Chief Gerald Bantag.

According to INTERPOL, a red notice means “to seek the location and arrest of persons wanted for prosecution or to serve a sentence.”

The organization also clarified that this is not an arrest, but an alert for a wanted person.

“A Red Notice is an international alert for a wanted person, but it is not an arrest warrant,” based on the explanation of the organization

Remulla admitted that it is challenging for them to locate Dumlao and Bantag because of the possibility that the two may find many ways to hide.

“Number one, we have seven thousand island. Number two, we have a borders down south. Number three, yung mga taong inahanap namin maraming pera yan at maraming paraan,” he said

[“Number one, we have seven thousand islands. Number two, we have borders down south. Number three, those persons we are looking for have a lot of money and ways.”]

With reports from Ryan Lacanlale

The Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) clarified that it is not opposed to the use of solar panels, according to MERALCO Vice President for Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga.

"We want to be clear: Meralco is not against the adoption of renewable energy or the use of solar equipment,” he said

The company emphasized that it understands why solar energy is considered an alternative way to avail lower electricity costs. For the distribution utility, its primary concern is the importance of safety and proper installation.

"Our intention has never been to discourage innovation or limit personal energy choices, but rather to emphasize the importance of safety and proper installation,” Zaldarriaga added

MERALCO also clarified that its claims are a reminder and an educational effort, which are part of its responsibility. 

With reports from Asher Cadapan Jr.

The Navotas Sanitary Landfill is fully extinguished, according to the declaration of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on May 10, 2026. 

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has recognized the collaborative efforts to solve this challenge and has noted that the site is now smoke-free.

“Nagtulong-tulong po lahat para talagang maapula natin nang mabilis itong napakalaking sunog dito na nangyari noong Abril. At kita niyo naman ngayon, klaro na, wala ng usok. Dati hindi natin makita yung Obondo, ngayon nakikita na natin,” he said

[“We worked together to quickly extinguish this huge fire that happened last April. And as you can see, it’s already cleared, no more smoke. Previously, we couldn’t see Obando; now it’s visible.”]

Despite the fire out declaration, the Secretary confirmed that the backfill operation is still continuous as part of the maintenance.

“Yung buo, natakpan na. Pero kagaya nung sinabi natin kanina, tuloy-tuloy ito. Hindi i'o pwedeng huminto. Critical dito yung pag-maintain kasi yung nasusunog na gas, yung methane, meron pa yan sa ilalim,” he said

[“The entire area, it’s covered already. But like what we said earlier, it’s continuous. It cannot stop. The maintenance is critical because the flammable gas, the methane, is still present.”]

With reports from Asher Cadapan Jr.

The Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) clarified that they are “not against the adoption of renewable energy.”

According to a report by UNTV Correspondent Asher Cadapan Jr., the Energy Regulatory Board (ERC) is responsible for regulations on solar panel use and installation.

ERC Legal Service Director Atty. Maria Corazon Gines explains that if a solar panel is to be connected to the meter or distribution utility, it must first be applied to the commission. 

“Kung kakabit din nila doon sa metro o kaya doon sa distribution system, ‘yun yung kailangan talaga nilang i-apply sa amin ‘yun. Kasi baka may impact ‘yun doon sa distribution system. Pwede mag-overload yung transformer,” she explained

[“If they are going to connect it to the meter or the distribution system, they really need to apply with us. This is because it might have an impact on the distribution system. The transformer could potentially overload.”]

However, if the solar panel is connected directly to the appliances, the commission no longer intervenes.

“Meron yung mga solar panels kasi na pwedeng direkta doon sa mga appliances. Kusto kami,hindi na namin masyadong pinakikialaman yun. Kasi direkta naman yun, risk na rin naman nila,” she said

[“There are solar panels that can be linked directly to appliances. In those cases, we do not interfere. Since it is a direct connection, the risk falls on the user.”]

With reports from Asher Cadapan Jr.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has responded to the circulating video content on social media regarding cash or rice subsidy and free electricity monthly costs for National ID holders.

The PSA strongly stated that this is not true, and it doesn’t legitimately come from the authority or even from other government agencies. 

According to the PSA, these contents might be AI-generated and intentionally made and deceive the public.

“Maaaring ginamitan ng Artificial Intelligence (AI) ang mga nasabing video at sadyang ginawa upang magpakalat ng maling impormasyon at manlinlang ng publiko,” according to the online-issued statement of PSA

The PSA clarified that the purpose of the National ID is to use that for an official and valid document for government programs and service applications. They also stated that being a holder doesn’t mean that they automatically receive aid or assistance.

“Ang pagkakaroon nito ay hindi nangangahulugan ng awtomatikong pagtangggap ng anumang uri ng ayuda o assistance,” they added

To stop the spread of fake news, the PSA calls on the public to avoid interacting with such content through liking, sharing, or putting comments.