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MMDA allows road works during Holy Week

Road diggings will take place along major thoroughfares in Metro Manila this Holy Week when most motorists are vacationing in the provinces, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

11,300 cops deployed for Holy Week, summer

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) would deploy over 11,300 police officers in Metro Manila as early as March 25 to ensure public safety during the Holy Week and the rest of summer, an official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

12 people drown in Philippines during past week break

MANILA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- At least 12 people, including a three-year-old boy, have drowned in the Calabarzon region during the past holy week break starting March 28, local police said on Monday. The victims died in separate incidents in the region, which is located in southeast of Manila and comprises five provinces. Filipinos observe the holy week that falls during summer by heading to the beach or ri.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards

It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Holy Week 2024: A peek into 7 Metro Cebu churches for Visita Iglesia

  The Lenten Season is also about reflection and prayer about the passion of Christ.  There are days to fast and during the Holy Week on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the Catholic faithful usually practice the Visita Iglesia or the tradition to visit 7 or 14 churches, where they pray and reflect and do.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

CCLEX offers motorists assistance, free towing services on Holy Week

To ensure safe and convenient travel experiences, the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) is offering motorist assistance and free towing services to users of its expressway this Holy Week. CCLEC, along with the other toll road networks of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), is implementing anew its Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko (SMSK) motorist.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Some top tourist spots in Visayas have high coliform level

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Some of the top tourist spots in Central Visayas have poor water quality that might be unfit for swimming, prompting the Regional Development Council here (RDC-7) to urge the government to take action. There are three sites in the region wherein high levels of fecal coliform have been detected. These are.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Marcos trip Down Under allows revisit to sweet spots

President Marcos’ latest overseas trip allowed him to revisit his favorite spots in the country where he took some rest after a grueling yet successful campaign for the presidency in 2022......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Unleashing creativity: 6 spots in Cebu to help get your creative juices flowing

Unleashing creativity: 6 spots in Cebu to help get your creative juices flowing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Into the blue: 5 freediving spots in Cebu

Into the blue: 5 freediving spots in Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Philippines rises 23 spots in World Happiness Report

The Philippines rose 23 spots to land 53rd in the in the 2024 World Happiness Report. The Philippines was 76th in the World Happiness Report in 2023 and 60th in the 2022 report. The country also ranks as the 2nd happiest country in Southeast Asia, next to Singapore, which placed 30th. READ MORE: What makes Cebuano.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Doubles champ Eala improves 63 spots in world tennis rankings

Fresh off winning her first professional doubles tennis title, Alex Eala jumped 63 spots in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) women’s doubles’ rankings......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

State of catastrophe

For someone born and raised in Metro Manila, Holy Week is always welcomed as a respite from the usual chaos in our streets. With millions of residents leaving the metropolis for hometowns, beaches and other vacation areas here and abroad, it is a rare time of the year when car traffic in metro streets seems manageable......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

PNR walang biyahe sa Metro Manila simula March 28, suspendido ng 5 taon

MAY abiso ang Philippine National Railways (PNR)! Simula March 28, suspendido ang operasyon sa Metro Manila at ‘yan ay magtatagal ng limang taon. Ang mga istasyon na hindi na muna makakabiyahe ay ang Governor Pascual-Tutuban at Tutuban-Alabang, ang dalawang makabilang end stations sa Metro Manila. Ayon sa PNR, ito ay upang magbigay-daan sa gagawing konstruksyon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Metro Manila nangunguna sa ‘Worst Traffic in the World’, ayon sa pag-aaral

NUMBER one sa listahan ng “Worst Traffic in the World” ang Metro Manila. Base sa 2023 TomTom Traffic Index, umaabot sa average na 25 minutes and 30 seconds ang pagmamaneho ng 10 kilometers sa Metro Manila. Ito ay 50 seconds na mas mabagal kaysa sa naitala noong 2022. Ayon pa sa pag-aaral, ang karaniwang ginugugol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

MMDA questions int l study calling Metro Manila the worst in traffic worldwide

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) cast its doubt on the "2023 Traffic Index," released by transportation data company TomTom Traffic, calling Metro Manila the worst in metro traffic worldwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week

Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, which is the last week of the 40-day Lenten season......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

DOT advises public to ‘travel wisely’ this Holy Week

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is advising the public to “travel wisely” to ensure safety during the Holy Week celebrations. “Travelers needing accommodation, tours, transportation, and other tourism-related services are strongly advised to patronize DOT-accredited tourism enterprises. Accreditation by the DOT recognizes establishments as having complied with the department’s minimum standards set.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

MIAA sees over 1 million arrivals this Holy Week

The Manila International Airport Authority is expecting an influx of over one million passengers this coming Holy Week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

27K security personnel to be deployed for Holy Week

AN ESTIMATED 27,000 personnel from the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) including police authorities of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) will be deployed for on-the-ground monitoring for the upcoming Holy Week commemoration......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024