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Tacloban airport contract variations adverse, says council
TACLOBAN CITY — Members of the regional project monitoring committee of the Regional Development Council in Eastern Visayas has urged the Office of the Ombudsman and the Commission on Audit to look into the contracts between the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines and the private contractor of the new terminal building of Daniel Z. Romualdez airport here. This comes as RDC private sector representative for multimedia communication Buenaventura Go-Soco disclosed that there were glaring red flags in the implementation of the project which should not be ignored as there are prescribed processes under the law on how this should be addressed. Go-Soco is referring to the variations made to the original contract to make the contractor appear compliant on schedule and the scope of work, adding that based on the CAAP report submitted to the RPMC, slippage of the project implementation was at 38.65 percent as of 27 July 2023. The contractor is the joint venture of MAC Builders and ML Builders. But in a press conference after the RDC meeting last 26 August, the National Economic and Development Authority regional office announced that the problem on the compliance of the contractor has already been fixed due to a variation order signed between CAAP and the contractor. “The negative slippage has been remarkably reduced to less than 1 percent. This is because of the approved catch-up plan approved by the CAAP central office, it being the implementing agency for this particular project,” said NEDA regional director Meylene Rosales. The post Tacloban airport contract variations adverse, says council appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Iloilo International Airport receives ISO Certification
The Iloilo International Airport received an official certification for its Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) awarded by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines together with the Local Government Unit of Iloilo, the European Aviation Safety Agency, and a certification body from Bureau Veritas. The awarding ceremony was held at the airport’s departure area and was attended by CAAP officials and representatives from the Iloilo LGU, EASA and Bureau Veritas. According to the “Plan, Do, Check, and Act” method of environmental regulation compliance, ISO 14001 outlines the requirements for an Environmental Management System. It lays out a framework that a business or organization may use. In addition to these benefits, it aids businesses in increasing resource efficiency and reducing waste, giving them a competitive edge and the confidence of stakeholders. Iloilo International Airport received the accreditation on 31 May 2023, and it is a mark of distinction given to organizations that have guaranteed that their environmental impact is being measured and improved. On 7 July 2020, the airport’s journey towards accreditation started, and an Environmental Management Team was established to concentrate on this objective. Several EMS efforts were carried out to raise awareness and disseminate information among the partner agencies, stakeholders, and workers of the airport to get ready for the assessment of ISO 14001 compliance. These initiatives were intended to guarantee that the community around the Iloilo International Airport had a thorough awareness of EMS. The airport went through two audit stages on 6 January and 2-3 February, respectively, to achieve the “recommended” status for certification. CAAP-Iloilo International Airport finally obtained the certification, which is slated to expire on 31 May 2026, thanks to their tenacious efforts and the backing of CAAP management to assure the maintenance of established standards and compliance with ISO 14001. CAAP, the organization managing and running Iloilo International Airport, welcomed the accomplishment with great pride. CAAP is confident that this will be an example for other CAAP-operated airports to pursue EMS certification and offer the Filipino people a top-tier, environmentally sound air transportation industry. CAAP Director General Captain Manuel Antonio Tamayo said that being eco-friendly in its operations has always been an aspiration of the global aviation community. This achievement is a testament to CAAP’s commitment to creating a greener environment and future for the benefit of its stakeholders and the whole airport community. The post Iloilo International Airport receives ISO Certification appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Manhattan of Pasay City (2)
Pasay City aspires to be the first eco-sustainable city or “eco-city” of the Philippines, taking utmost consideration of its environment for the sake of its people. Pasay City is a super-active global metropolis, a host for every foreign visitor coming to or leaving the Philippines. Its mayor is the Honorable Imelda “Emi” Calixto-Rubiano. She is that notable lady you will often see among government officials at the airport every time President Bongbong Marcos leaves or arrives from abroad. For every great stride that the national government takes, be it for the economy and infrastructure, the city government complements that with its own. The city government of Pasay always prefers to move along with the national government. When the Duterte administration launched its “Build, Build, Build” program to achieve the golden age of infrastructure in the Philippines, to enhance mobility and connectivity, the city government of Pasay swung along the same spirit by enlarging its limited space by reclaiming a total of 625 hectares, with a blueprint for building two islands and establish connectivity with a bridge between them. And wonder of all wonders, that only the intrepid can do, the city will even erect an iconic Manhattan in Manila Bay! Believe it or not, it’s true. It’s ongoing. And with the advent of digitalization during the administration of President Bongbong Marcos, the pace of construction could go faster. Soon the office of the city auditor of Pasay will be advocating an automated audit system for e-collection and e-payment, and the use of artificial intelligence to process big data to determine patterns and detect fraud. The Office of the City Auditor has been trying its best to make it easy for the Office of the Chief Accountant to cleanse the accounts and eliminate discrepancies and reconcile the accounts with their subsidiaries to reduce to an easy and manageable level the difference between the accounting records and the general service office reports. The Office of the Chief Accountant should start studying how to imbibe the development by CoA of an easy-to-implement and technology-driven government accounting system compliant with the international standard to ensure that all revenues and expenditures are recorded accurately and promptly and enhance auditing guidelines for engagements to cover contracts entered into via social media. Digitalization will enhance transparency, prevent corruption and expedite economic activity. President Bongbong Marcos has launched a continuation of President Duterte’s program of building more, providing sustainable economic activities, and more bridges to establish linkages among islands and our people in the farmlands. Proper utilization and management of resources for the greatest benefit of its constituents are the takeoff point for development planning strategies of the city of Pasay. Since it aspires to be the very first eco-sustainable city or “eco-city” in the Philippines, Pasay City is taking utmost consideration of its environment and the people. The City of Pasay is strictly cognizant of its mission statement: “To serve its constituents and stakeholders with enthusiasm, efficiency, and a firm commitment to adhering to the principles of good governance; and to provide services and infrastructure essential to making the City a progressive, healthy and peaceful place worthy of respect and emulation.” This serves to guide the City in its decision-making and formulating strategies for development. The focus of its mission is ensuring that development ultimately benefits every Pasayeño and the kind of service rendered is one that is characterized by willingness to serve, transparent and responsive to the needs of its constituents. The post Manhattan of Pasay City (2) appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bulacan airport nearing construction stage
With the Ninoy Aquino International Airport set to be privatized, the builder of the soon to be largest gateway in the Philippines is accelerating land development with the goal of starting civil works next year......»»
Kudos, Dr. Eric Olivarez (2)
Complementing Dr. Eric’s energetic move to expedite the march of Parañaque to becoming a premier city south of Manila is Congressman Edwin Olivarez of the First District of the City, who authored 10 local bills to nationalize 10 avenues in various barangays of the city, upgrading them to wide national roads: Local bill, filed on 2022-08-08, an act converting Palanyag Road in Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City, into a national road and appropriating funds therefor, read: 2022-08-10; Local bill, filed on 2022-08-08, an act converting A. Bonifacio Extension in Barangay San Dionisio into a natrional road and appropriating funds therefor, read: 2022-08-08; Local bill, filed on 2022-08-10, an act converting Dr. Victor Medina in Barangay San Dionisio into a national road and appropriating funds therefor, read: 2022-08-10; Local bill, filed on 2022-08-08, an act converting Canaynay Avenue in Barangay San Dionisio into a national road and appropriating funds therefor, read: 2022-08-10; Local bill, filed on 2022-08-08, an act converting C. Rivera Street in Barangay Baclaran into a national road and appropriating funds therefor, read: 2022-08-10 Local bill, filed on 2022-08-08, an act converting Airport Road in Barangay Baclaran into a national road and appropriating funds therefor, read: 2022-08-10; Local bill, filed on 2022-08-08, an act converting Tomas Claudio Street in Barangay Baclaran into a national road and appropriating funds therefor, read: 2022-08-10; Local bill, filed on 2022-08-08, an act converting Multinational Avenue in Barangay Santo Niño into a national road and appropriating funds therefor, read: 2022-08-10; Local bill, filed on 2022-08-08, an act converting Lopez Road in Barangay San Isidro into a national road and appropriating funds therefor, read: 2022-08-10; Local bill, filed on 2022-08-08, an act converting G.G. Cruz Street in Barangay Baclaran into a national road and appropriating funds therefor. read: 2022-08-10. Youth, energy, and talent in the workforce, and the superior academic background of the local chief executive, plus the cooperation of the heads of departments and offices constitute the total formula for success in good local governance. A functional Commission on Audit on the local scene makes it easy for the office of the chief accountant to cleanse the accounts and eliminate discrepancies and reconcile the bank accounts with the subsidiaries and reduce to an easy and manageable level the differences between the accounting records and the general service office reports. Hard work and a lot of intelligence within the accounting department contributed to the amazing success of enabling the 16 Punong Barangay of Parañaque City to submit the 16 annual audit reports of the 16 barangays of the city. Perhaps, this is the first time this happened in the whole country. Parañaque City stands today at the highest level of readiness among NCR cities to adapt its accounting system to digital audit that is being initiated by CoA Chairman Gamaliel Cordoba. The Office of the Chief Accountant is studying how to imbibe the development by CoA of an easy-to-implement and technology-driven government accounting system compliant with the international standard to ensure that all revenues and expenditures are recorded accurately and promptly, and enhancing auditing guidelines for engagement to cover contracts entered into via social media. The post Kudos, Dr. Eric Olivarez (2) appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bautista: Collaboration key to safe, resilient aviation industry
Auditors of the International Civil Aviation Organization are in the country to assess the country's aviation security protocols in order to address emerging threats and mitigate potential security risks in air travel. During the National Briefing on the ICAO Universal Security Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista urged aviation stakeholders to be proactive and contribute to global aviation security. “I urge everyone to actively engage in constructive dialogue and explore innovative ideas to leverage our capabilities to contribute to global aviation security. In doing so, we strengthen our collective ability to detect and mitigate potential security risks, ensuring the sustained resilience and integrity of global aviation systems,” Bautista said. The transportation chief underscored the role of participants, auditors and support staff in the continuous monitoring, sharing of best practices, and coordination among various stakeholders in the aviation sector. “We have assembled an exceptional lineup of experts who will shed light on essential aspects like airport and airline operations, intelligence and crisis response, management of acts of unlawful interference, risk management strategies, capacity-building as well as streamlined collaboration among regulatory bodies and industry partners,” he said. Bautista also expressed confidence in the collective commitment and relentless pursuit of excellence in the advancements in global aviation security. “Let us continue to embrace this opportunity to collectively strengthen the foundation of aviation security and demonstrate our unwavering commitment in ensuring the security of the traveling public, as well as protect both private and public assets and infrastructure from all threats,” he said. ICAO's USAP CMA is a regular audit that provides a progressive framework for continuous evaluation and enhancement of aviation security protocols, enabling stakeholders in air transportation to maintain vigilance in a rapidly evolving landscape. The post Bautista: Collaboration key to safe, resilient aviation industry appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Nayong Pilipino seeks resumption
DAVAO DE ORO — A high-ranking official of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation said they are hoping that appropriate funding will be finally released to them next year in order to reopen the Nayong Pilipino in Parañaque City. In an interview, NPF executive director Gertie Duran-Batocabe said the park is there but not operational now. “The park is there but there is nothing on it. We really hope that it will reopen, and it should open. We already applied to the National Economic Development Authority for funding. We are also looking for a private-public partnership or PPP,” Batocabe told Daily Tribune during the Philippine Experience program-Davao Region leg on Friday. “Recently, we also sought the help of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority to fund its reopening. And they are exploring how we can be funded,” he added. According to a TIEZA official who requested anonymity, the request for proper funding is already being discussed at TIEZA and they are now delegating the project of reopening Nayong Pilipino to its attached agencies. Nayong Pilipino Foundation is an attached agency of the Department of Tourism and it was created during the time of former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in order to revive cultural practices and folkloric traditions that existed before the coming of colonizers. Batocabe said they understand that the DoT is not yet prioritizing the reopening of Nayong Pilipino. Earlier, the Commission on Audit said in its report that NPF has the uncertainty to continue its operations in the future, “considering its inability to raise additional or alternative sources of revenue as funds for its operations would be fully depleted within the next five to six years.” With this, Senator Nancy Binay in April 2023 asked the DoT to avert the expected fund depletion of the NPF by reviewing the organization’s projects and activities. Binay also recommended to the DoT to scrutinize the financial and sales projections of the NPF in the next five to 10 years. The 2022 COA audit report also called on the NPF to draft a long-term financial plan with “detailed and realistic” targets to prevent fund depletion. Nayong Pilipino Park, situated near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, is a 47-hectare property divided into seven regions, each of which was designated with a renowned architect, such as National Artist Leandro Locsin. The old park was closed in 2002 under Executive Order 111 by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to give way to the airport’s expansion. The post Nayong Pilipino seeks resumption appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cast callousness
Civic groups are demanding that the eminent corporation, San Miguel Corp., take on more sincere responsibility as a corporate citizen in its aggressive push toward profit maximization. When SMC held its annual stockholders’ meeting recently, some uninvited guests gathered outside its Mandaluyong headquarters to deliver their assessment of the company. But instead of profits, their report listed the conglomerate’s shortcomings, particularly in the communities where its businesses operate. Think tank Center for Energy, Ecology and Development said most of the projects which have a detrimental effect on communities are the energy projects to which the food giant is now transitioning in a big way. As one of the country’s oldest and largest conglomerates and through its various products and services, SMC “has intrinsically woven itself into the everyday lives of millions of Filipinos — with the ability to significantly impact their quality of living both positively and negatively.” CEED said SMC seems to be acutely aware of its effect on the lives of ordinary Filipinos with the adoption of the credo “World made better.” Residents of communities where SMC power plants are located wrote their stockholders about the impact of the conglomerate’s projects on them. The petitioners sought the shareholders’ intercession “to rein in SMC’s continued expansion of fossil fuel projects, particularly gas, for the country’s energy grid.” The letter also warned the stockholders of the financial risks they were assuming with the business path taken by SMC. The concerned groups warned the shareholders of the likely impact of the company’s headlong rush into the business projects. SMC’s energy subsidiary has been projected by Bloomberg to have a funding shortfall of as high as $1 billion by this time. Importing liquefied natural gas also means adding to the risk of more oil spills like what happened in Oriental Mindoro, when a unit of the giant firm chartered a ship that ultimately sank and is now leaking industrial fuel oil into waters that used to give local fishermen a good livelihood. It is incumbent upon the company to repay in kind the Filipinos from whose loyalty the company has been reaping financial gains. In 2022, SMC reported a strong revenue of P1.5 trillion, topping the P1-trillion net income in pre-pandemic 2019. In the first quarter of 2023, SMC’s revenue reached P346.7 billion, nine percent higher than a year ago. In 2022, operating income went upward to P134.5 billion, or 10 percent from the previous year. This income was made possible by the key businesses of the company such as Petron, San Miguel Food and Beverage, San Miguel Packaging, and SMC Infrastructure. On the other hand, the consolidated net income of the company went down to P43.2 billion due to the impact of unrealized losses on the revaluation of its foreign currency-dominated long-term debt. In the first quarter of 2023, the consolidated operating income was up 8 percent or P35.1 billion. Meralco’s mea culpa In a contrasting move, power distributor Meralco owned up to a subsidiary’s fault in causing the 9 June power disruption at the main gateway, Ninoy Aquino International Airport. MServ, in the presence of MIAA personnel, was conducting a test of NAIA Terminal 3’s electrical facilities when the brief power outage occurred last Friday. Meralco entirely owns MServ which was supposedly holding a comprehensive technical audit aimed at improving NAIA Terminal 3’s electrical system following the outage that hit the airport terminal last 1 May. According to an incident report, an MServ technician accidentally left grounding conductors attached to electrical equipment during a test, which triggered an electrical fault at 12:50 p.m. that subsequently caused the power interruption at Terminal 3. The post Cast callousness appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go wants responsible parties held accountable after NAIA power outage
Sen. Bong Go, a member of the Senate Committee on Public Services, has voiced his frustration and called for accountability as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 experienced yet another power outage, causing inconvenience to passengers and raising concerns about the facility's operational reliability. In the wake of the power outage, Go emphasized the importance of holding responsible parties accountable for the recurring incidents at NAIA. "Bilang miyembro po ng (Senate Committee on) Public Services, alam ninyo, paulit-ulit ito eh. Dapat po ay merong managot dito at saka tuwing may brownout, asikasuhin ninyo po ang mga pasahero," said Go in an ambush interview after attending the launch of the 158th Malasakit Center in the country in Guagua, Pampanga, on Friday, June 9. The senator also criticized the lack of preparedness demonstrated by the airport management and urged the implementation of backup plans to prevent such incidents from severely disrupting operations. "Kaya kung palagi kayong nagbabrownout, sinabi ko noon dapat meron kayong backup plan. May genset kaagad kayo, may kagamitan kaagad kayo, automatic naman 'yun. Tayong nasa gobyerno, lalo na po ang airport, dapat maayos ang pasilidad ninyo," he said. Furthermore, he called for consistent maintenance of the airport's facilities to avoid technical issues that could lead to service disruptions. When questioned about the possibility of someone being terminated as a result of the issue, Go emphasized that the decision to take action lies within the authority of the department. "Alam ninyo, ang pagsisibak ay nasa prerogative po 'yan ng ating Department of Transportation... Mas alam ninyo po ang trabaho ninyo, ayaw ko pong turuan kayo sa inyong trabaho, ngunit sana po ay gawin ninyo po ang inyong trabaho," said Go. However, he urged the Department of Transportation to fulfill its responsibilities and effectively address the recurring issues at NAIA. He reminded airport authorities and government officials of their duty to provide quality public service and to prioritize the welfare and comfort of Filipino citizens and international travelers. "Mahiya tayo sa publiko, bayad tayo, binabayaran po tayo para magtrabaho, binabayaran po tayo para gawin po ang ating tungkulin at wag pong pahirapan ang Pilipino," he stressed. On Friday, NAIA Terminal 3 faced yet another power outage, attributed to a procedural lapse that occurred during an ongoing electrical audit. This incident follows a string of previous outages that disrupted operations on significant occasions such as Labor Day, Chinese Lunar New Year, and New Year's Day. Go pointed out that flight delays and cancellations have a domino effect, impacting both domestic and international travel. Such disruptions not only inconvenience passengers but also have economic implications. Delays in international flights can lead to missed connections and subsequent penalties for travelers, which can strain their finances, according to Go. The senator then emphasized the importance of providing proper meals, comfortable accommodations, and fair compensation to mitigate the negative impact on passengers. "Alam ninyo, public service tayo, bigyan po natin ng maayos na serbisyo (ang mga tao)," he emphasized. The post Bong Go wants responsible parties held accountable after NAIA power outage appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Poe blasts DoTR over recurring Holiday power outages in NAIA
Senator Grace Poe on Friday slammed the Department of Transportation after the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 suffered another power interruption ahead of the long weekend. In a statement, Poe, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Services, could help but ask if the recurring power outages at the country’s main gateway happened by chance or done on purpose. She raised the question after NAIA experienced a power interruption for over 30 minutes. “The most recent power outage in NAIA once again shows the need for urgent power augmentation while a full electrical audit is ongoing,” Poe said. “Regardless of duration, power outages in the country's main gateway are enough to cause a domino effect of flight delays, passenger confusion, and reduced business,” she added. Informal updates relayed by the Manila International Airport Administration point to a human error during the ongoing energy audit by contractor MSERV, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MERALCO. “The MIAA management must exercise technical oversight so these human errors are minimized,” Poe stressed. “These series of power outages also happened during peak travel dates - New Year, Labor Day, and now the Independence Day Long Weekend - when the airport is packed with people. Was it by chance or done in purpose?” she asked. Poe recalled that during the 1 May power outage, the DOTr said that the agency is already working with the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency and other authorities to explore the possibility of sabotage. “This report remains to be seen,” she pointed out. “It also remains unclear why the electrical plan of NAIA Terminal 3, among other important building plan documents, has not been turned over by the contractor despite the government having already paid the just compensation,” she added. She continued: “In the interim, DOTr should look at adding generators and providing comfortable waiting areas to passengers, especially to the elderly and those with medical conditions.” She also urged the agency to immediately provide water and snacks to affected passengers. “Even if NAIA's privatization is being explored, this is no excuse for airport officials to drop the ball. MIAA should implement proper maintenance and contingency plans to prevent any future outages and travel disruptions,” she said. “There should be comprehensive responses for all emergency scenarios. Any audit or improvement needs to be planned ahead of time,” she added. The post Poe blasts DoTR over recurring Holiday power outages in NAIA appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
A patriotic act
The Philippines is one of the countries in Southeast Asia that relies heavily on the travel and tourism industry to bolster the growth of its economy. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the travel and tourism industry accounted for as much as 12.9 percent of the country’s gross domestic product. At the height of the outbreak in 2020, its share plunged to 5.1 percent after the lockdowns caused the closure of many businesses that resulted in massive job losses. When the situation began to normalize somehow, travel and tourism were again looked to revive the ailing economy. With the rebound, better facilities and services were needed to leave a long-lasting impression on visitors. With the recent electrical problem at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, the need for a major upgrade once again became the talk of the town. Last 1 May, a power outage hit Terminal 3, affecting 9,000 passengers, following a “fault current” or an abnormal amount of electrical current flowing through a circuit. This may have caused the circuit to trip and the power outage. Technical personnel of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) were quick to arrive and resolved the power outage. This was the second time this year that NAIA was in the news for all the wrong reasons. The first, on New Year’s Day, was when more than 200 flights were canceled, rerouted, and delayed after an equipment mishap triggered a breakdown in the airport’s Communications, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management or CNS/ATM system. Following the twin incidents, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista vowed to conduct a full electrical audit of NAIA Terminal 3, as well as Terminals 1 and 2. Businessman and philanthropist Manuel V. Pangilinan or MVP, who currently chairs Meralco, patriotically offered to conduct a full electrical audit of the facility at no cost to the government. A full electrical audit will help the government find the problem, address it, and map out the projects needed to modernize and upgrade the terminal. “The good news is the group of Mr. Manny Pangilinan has offered to do a free electrical audit. I talked to them earlier. Maybe by Monday (8 May) we would have our first meeting,” Bautista said in English and Filipino in a radio interview on 2 May. Government support Even before the Covid-19 pandemic emerged, MVP had been supportive of the government, crafting initiatives geared toward nation-building. When Typhoon Odette hit the Visayas and Mindanao in December 2021, companies under the MVP Group extended assistance to the affected families, such as power restoration, relief packages, and financial assistance, among others. He has also supported the government’s goal of digitalization and achieving food security. Earlier this year, through Metro Pacific Investments Corp., the group acquired a 34.76-percent stake in Axelum Resources Corporation as well as a controlling stake in The Laguna Creamery Inc. The twin investments form part of MVP’s goal and priority “to feed our people first,” and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which aims to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. MPIC’s subsidiaries have also embraced the digitalization of their operations and initiatives that encapsulate the group’s overall goal to be a leader in sustaining the country’s expanding digital landscape. His support for the public through his various businesses is a clear definition of patriotism for the country as not only will it support the government’s initiatives and goals, but ultimately, will provide better services to the public it serves. The post A patriotic act appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
COA tells MCIAA to explain discrepancies in Runway Overlay Project
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has told airport officials of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to explain discrepancies they found on the Runway Overlay Project. COA, in its 2020 Annual Audit Report for Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), found ‘erroneous and overstated cost’ in all segments of the Runway Overlay […] The post COA tells MCIAA to explain discrepancies in Runway Overlay Project appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
The future of food
I met Ella, Singapore's first robotic barista, at Changi International Airport. Ella serves various drinks non-stop, from a classic latte to a Pandan Tea latte......»»
Power fluctuations hit NAIA
Passengers sweltered as power fluctuations hit the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 at around 10 a.m. yesterday......»»
DOTr: 2.2 million more plastic cards to be delivered
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista inspected yesterday the one million delivered plastic cards to be used for the printing of driver’s licenses, at the Land Transportation Office central office in Quezon City......»»
eTravel pains
You know it’s a popular season for traveling when television news outlets are already reporting live from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to check if there are already hordes of passengers preparing to leave town or the country during the Holy Week break......»»
Training on COA compliance for government institutions
To guide government institutions on their compliance with the Commission on Audit Circular 2020-006, the Center for Global Best Practices will be launching a two-session online training titled “COA Guidelines and Procedures for One-Time Cleansing of Property, Plant and Equipment Account Balances” on April 18 and 19, 2024 from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. via Zoom......»»
Airports and trains
Over breakfast some years back, in one of those times I had the opportunity to sit down with tycoon Ramon S. Ang or RSA, together with a small group of fellow journalists, he talked about the importance of having an airport express similar to Hong Kong’s much-touted MTR which connects the airport to the rest of the city. .....»»
Pagadian airport to be closed for rehab
Pagadian airport in Zamboanga del Sur will be closed for one month to pave the way for repair of the runway......»»
MIAA to remove gang chairs at NAIA-3 arrival lobby
The Manila International Airport Authority is scheduled to remove all the gang chairs at the arrival lobby of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3) after Holy Week, MIAA general manager Eric Ines said yesterday......»»