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SMC OK to add MPTC Indonesia in joint venture
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is open to including the Indonesian segment of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) in the planned merger of the toll road operators......»»
SamPan: Making her mark
Samantha Panlilio, eldest daughter of Jose Marcel “Jocel” Panlilio, is embarking on an ambitious career path to revitalize and expand the family’s real estate investments as chief operations officer of both the family’s publicly listed Boulevard Holdings Inc. and Puerto Azul Land Inc., even as she sets a parallel course to build her own beauty line, photography studio, and a furniture business under the brand “House of Marrakesh.”.....»»
US Bolstering Philippines Amid Increasing Assertiveness by China
washington - The U.S. and Philippines will for the first time venture outside Manila's territorial waters when they begin joint annual combat drills in April, a Philippines government spokesman said Thursday.Colonel Michael Logico said elements of the Balikatan 2024 drills would be conducted about 22 kilometers (more than 12 nautical miles) off the west coast of Palawan, an island in the archipelago nation that.....»»
Fateful encounter: Enhypen holding ‘Fate’ tour in Tarlac
Save the Date, Filipino ENGENEs! K-pop powerhouse Enhypen is coming to the Philippines once again in 2024 as part of its current “Fate” concert tour, but the twist? They will play not in Manila or Bulacan this time, but in Tarlac City. The group is slated to rock the 20,000-seater New Clark City Stadium in Tarlac on 3 February 2024 for the first time. Before their Philippine stop, Enhypen will play two-day gigs in Taipei, Singapore and Macau. Enhypen is a seven-member boy band consisting of Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-ki. The group was previously in the Philippines in February this year, treating its Manila fans to a triumphant three-night concert at the Mall of Asia Arena as part of their “Manifesto” tour. In December 2022, the boys were also in town, holding their very first fan meet with Filipino ENGENEs at the Araneta Coliseum. The “Fate” tour marks Enhypen’s second world tour, which commenced in Seoul last July and has gone to Japan and the United States. Officially debuting in November 2020, the group has rapidly ascended to stardom with hit albums such as “Border: Day One,” “Dimension: Dilemma” and “Manifesto: Day 1.” Fans can expect a fresh drop in November with the extended play “Orange Blood.” The post Fateful encounter: Enhypen holding ‘Fate’ tour in Tarlac appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Health pledge realized
First Lady Marie Louise Araneta-Marcos launched the “Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at Gamot Para sa Lahat” or LAB for All Caravan in San Rafael, Bulacan, which would benefit around 1,866 people. Around 1,500 residents received free healthcare services, including laboratory tests, medical consultations, OB-Gyne, and eye check-ups, with free medicines, food packs, and financial assistance. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority or TESDA representatives gave a series of orientations on their skills training courses, granted free slots to their Training for Work Scholarship Program, and showcased local products assembled by program graduates. In her speech, the First Lady reiterated the administration’s commitment to providing quality and accessible healthcare to all Filipinos through the LAB For All program. “This is the fulfillment of the promise of our President Bongbong Marcos to provide free basic health services to our countrymen,” she said, in launching the caravan with Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos. For his part, San Rafael Mayor Mark Cholo Violago said the LAB FOR ALL program is a sign of the First Lady’s concern for the people of San Rafael. “The LAB FOR ALL program is a way of showing that every San Rafaeleño is special to the heart of our beloved First Lady,” he said. The post Health pledge realized appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
MMDA ready to handle traffic for FIBA World Cup 2023
An official of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority yesterday said the agency has prepared for the possible heavy traffic for the opening of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in Bulacan. This was disclosed by MMDA Traffic Discipline Office - Enforcement head Vic Nuñez in response to the expected traffic build-up due to the event. He said all the delegates, VIPs, and FIBA officials that will be going to the venues, especially to the Philippine Arena in Bulacan have been considered and they have prepared a traffic plan for it. Nunez said that some of the delegates, VIPs, and FIBA officials will use a VIP lane going to the venue as they deployed around 1,300 MMDA personnel for FIBA 2023. Earlier, the MMDA announced that it would implement a stop-and-go traffic scheme and truck ban in some concerned areas as part of its traffic management. Also, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said that the security measures for the event are already “locked in” after a conference with concerned government agencies and stakeholders. The PNP said 2,589 personnel from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and 363 officers from Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) will be deployed. A total of 2,904 personnel from other government agencies and force multipliers will also help secure the basketball event. The police said they expect 3,000 participants in the event, including FIBA members, World Congress attendees, local organizers, government officials, media, and foreign embassy representatives. Around 2,000 guests are also expected to arrive from other countries for the event, the PNP said. The event will be held from 25 August to 10 September wherein three Asian countries will host FIBA 2023: the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. Accordingly, the Philippines will host participants from Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, with an expected total of 3,253 FIBA customer groups participating. Games will be played in different venues, including the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City and the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. The post MMDA ready to handle traffic for FIBA World Cup 2023 appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘LAB for ALL’ Bataan launched
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian accompanied no less than First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos as she brings the “LAB for ALL” program in Bataan on Tuesday. LAB for ALL or Laboratoryo, Konsulta at Gamot Para sa Lahat is one of the initiatives of the First Lady which provides free consultation, health screening and assessment, laboratory test and medicines more accessible to the poor and vulnerable Filipinos. On Monday, Gatchalian assisted President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the relief distribution and cash aid hand out to the residents of Bulacan province who were severely affected by the massive flooding brought about by the southwest monsoon enhanced by typhoons “Egay” and “Falcon.” The distribution of family food packs and P10,000 worth of cash aid to the affected population was held at the Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in Malolos City as part of the President’s visit to the province. The post ‘LAB for ALL’ Bataan launched appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Avel: A Book, A Fashion Show, A Filipino Designer
BY JOJO G. SILVESTRE Whether one refers to the book, the fashion show or the Filipino designer who takes center stage on the first two, there is no mistaking the message — Philippine textile, woven and embroidered, at their best. In all three, there is another common denominator — the support and patronage of the First Lady, Liza Araneta Marcos. [caption id="attachment_147815" align="aligncenter" width="525"] FIRST Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos with designer Avel Bacudio.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_147821" align="aligncenter" width="525"] First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos with the author.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_147818" align="aligncenter" width="525"] BIANCA Zobel and Dina Arroyo-Tantoco of the Office of the Social Secretary with Avel Bacudio.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_147824" align="aligncenter" width="525"] THE designer with Grace Bernardo Chan.[/caption] The fashion show that was recently held at the Goldenberg Museum, under the auspices of the Office of the First Lady, with the Office of the Social Secretary providing a multi-faceted back-up, was a spectacle in black and white as interpreted by Avel Bacudio whose creations paid tribute to the handiwork of Filipino artisans all over the country. Each piece of clothing modeled by legislators and cabinet secretaries, their wives, key officials of the executive branch, and scions of political families, all clients of Avel, manifested the virtuosity of the iconic designer who chose to downplay extravagance and over-the-top ornamentation by focusing on well-defined structure, casual elegance, comfortability and versatility, the last allowing the wearers to mix and match to suit the occasion. [caption id="attachment_147820" align="aligncenter" width="525"] DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_147816" align="aligncenter" width="525"] ACTOR-MODEL Jerome Ponce and Cong. Linabelle Villarica, 4th District of Bulacan.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_147822" align="aligncenter" width="525"] KATRINA Ponce Enrile, Administrator, Cagayan Economic Zone Authority.[/caption] Goldenberg Mansion, in all its splendor, served as a fitting yet contrasting backdrop to Avel’s functionality, simplicity and orderly geometric configurations. The book, Avel, Ladies in the Palace, quotes the Bicolano designer who laments, “The local weavers and their craft are dying out and they are unable to pass it on to the next generation. This is where I found the passion to do what I can, as a designer, to help this craft alive.” His intention looks beyond the communities where these beautiful fabrics originate and reveals his deep longing to present the best of Filipino craftsmanship to the international community. He admits to being “challenged to bring their weaves into the modern world but going beyond the ordinary. I turned my focus towards elevating them into pieces worthy of the global stage while still paying tribute to their stories and the craft.” On his part, Ilocos Norte Representative Sandro Marcos, who supported the book project, describes Avel as “a highly accomplished and extraordinary fashion designer.” He enumerates his distinctions, namely, “more than 20 years of successful career; extensive and impressive client list; and numerous awards including Metro Magazine’s 2012 Breakthrough Designer and Asia’s Most Influential Designer in 2014 at the Mercedes-Benz Style Fashion Week in Malaysia.” [caption id="attachment_147825" align="aligncenter" width="452"] Yeye Vivas, Chief of Staff of Congressman Sandro Marcos.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_147814" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PCOO Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_147823" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Marga Montemayor Nograles, COO, Tourism Promotions Board.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_147819" align="aligncenter" width="377"] CONGRESSMAN Migz Villafuerte, 5th District of Camarines Sur.[/caption] On these pages are Avel’s creations as modeled by dazzling personalities in government and society, as well as the personal choices of guests, celebrities and achievers too, and Malacanang insiders from their respective closets. Fittingly, everyone arrived in their black and white outfits, eager and ready to be impressed by what the designer had been up to in the past months. Avel Bacudio did not disappoint them. [caption id="attachment_147826" align="aligncenter" width="525"] XAVIER Tengco[/caption] [caption id="attachment_147835" align="aligncenter" width="525"] DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. and Vice Mayor Menchie Abalos.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_147817" align="aligncenter" width="641"] Atty. Joeie Domingo, Undersecretary, Special Assistant to the President.[/caption] The post Avel: A Book, A Fashion Show, A Filipino Designer appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Reyna ng Bulacan eyes Bb. Pilipinas-Int& rsquo;l crown
The pandemic-halted Binibining Pilipinas 2020 has resumed as announced by BPCI Chairperson Madam Stella Marquez-Araneta with its official forty beautiful and empowered candidates competing for the coveted Binibining Pilipinas-International title and four other major titles at stake......»»
Oplan Harabas yields 3 drivers positive for drugs
FOLLOWING the surprise drug test conducted by the Land Transportation Office (LTO)-Davao and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on public utility vehicles (PUVs) last March 26, 2024, two taxi drivers in Davao City were found to be positive for drugs......»»
Israel bombs Gaza, fights Hamas around hospitals
Israeli forces pounded besieged Gaza on Wednesday and fought Hamas around several hospitals, despite a UN Security Council demand for a ceasefire. Talks in Qatar towards a truce and hostage release deal involving US and Egyptian mediators have brought no result so far, with Israel and the Palestinian militant group blaming each other. READ: Israel.....»»
Ati tribe fenced off in Boracay
Tension has sparked in Boracay after security guards allegedly fenced off parcels of land owned by members of the Ati tribe......»»
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......»»
Ministry helping improve BARMM’s business climate names 10 new officials
The Bangsamoro chief minister has filled out ten regional positions in one of the ministries under him to boost its operation as requested by business blocs enticing foreign investors to venture into viable businesses in the region......»»
Fisherfolk raise alarm over demolition of Navotas City fishing structures
“Affected fisherfolk and other residents ‘highly believe’ that the dismantling order is part of the 650-hectare reclamation project in the area.” The post Fisherfolk raise alarm over demolition of Navotas City fishing structures appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DOF: GFIs can seek extended relief after Maharlika infusion
Government financial institutions Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines will likely seek an extension of its regulatory relief following contributions to the country’s sovereign wealth fund......»»
India, Philippines have seen very perceptible growth in recent times: Jaishankar
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): Hailing ties between India and the Philippines, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a visit to the Philippines on Tuesday, said that ties between Delhi and Manila have witnessed a very perceptible growth in recent times. Addressing a joint press briefing with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, Jaishankar said, "As you all know, India's ties with the.....»»
Philippines braces for La Nina, continues to deal with El Nino
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines will continue to implement measures to lessen the impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon, as it braces for the opposite La Nina weather pattern, Philippine Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum said Tuesday. Solidum said in a news conference that the Department of Science and Technology's record showed that as of Sunday, 37 provinces across the country hav.....»»
Alternergy reallocates IPO proceeds to Tanay and Alabat projects
Alternergy, the renewable energy generation company founded by Vince Pérez (former DoE Secretary), announced that its board of directors reallocated P65 million of the IPO proceeds that were originally scheduled for the Solana Solar Project, Ibulao Mini Hydro Project, Cavite Offshore Wind Project, Tablas Strait Offshore Wind Project, and the operationalization of Green Energy Supply Solutions Inc......»»
Davao Metro Shuttle declines offer to manage bus system
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) — The Davao Metro Shuttle Corporation has declined the offer of the City Government of Davao to operate the Davao City Public Transport Modernization Project (DCPTMP), a public mass transportation project that will replace the jeepneys with buses, an executive of the bus company said. In an interview at […].....»»