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Cebu City eyes ‘Singapore-like’ railway system to improve transport
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Singapore-like railway system is being eyed by the Cebu City government in a bid to improve the transport system in the city. This was after Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, chairman of the Traffic Management Committee (TMC), penned a resolution urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to conduct a study.....»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
Sound memories from ‘Sunny’
What sounds were you listening to during the early ‘90s? If you were a little girl, chances are you would have looked extra cute and made your parents happy by flapping your arms and singing Sha-ram-dara… from Kapag Tumibok ang Puso by Donna Cruz......»»
Enrique Gil shows why moving on is hard in Nakaraan MV
The music video for "Nakaraan," an official sound track from Enrique Gil's comeback movie "I Am Not Big Bird," has just been released. .....»»
SC sets guidelines for determining children s discernment in criminal acts
Children are not always assumed to have the ability to make sound judgments in criminal offenses, the Supreme Court said......»»
Passion vs. Paycheck: Finding Your Vibe in the Career Jungle
Picture this: Monday morning. The alarm clock screams, the sun barely awake. You stumble out of bed, not to that exhilarating dream job, but to a cubicle you tolerate, not adore. Sound familiar? Welcome to the age-old tug-of-war between passion and paycheck. Millennials and Gen Z know the struggle all too well. While Instagram feeds […].....»»
Labor advocates sound alarm on Charter change
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) expressed its opposition to moves by the Congress to amend the 1987 Constitution, fearing that it could lead to the removal of provisions protecting laborers in favor of attracting investors......»»
6 UN experts sound alarm over Philippine government’s ‘unchecked’ anti-terror powers
The UN experts counted at least 24 alleged victims of rights violations from the government’s counter-terrorism efforts from 2019 to 2023 — which covers the second half of the Duterte administration and Marcos’ first year in office......»»
Mercedes-Benz collaborates with Will.i.am to craft an interactive musical journey for its vehicles
Title: Mercedes-AMG Launches Innovative “MBUX Sound Drive” for Interactive Music Experience While Driving In an exciting development, luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its latest.....»»
EDITORIAL - Compromised data
The Department of Education is verifying reports that its information system has been breached, with a hacker claiming to have harvested 750 gigabytes so far of DepEd data including banking details and information on students and teachers. Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard took down yesterday its account on X, formerly Twitter, after its tweets were wiped out......»»
US tries out new missile system in ‘Balikatan’ 2024
The Marcos Jr. administration appears to be “slowly but surely allowing the country to be dragged into the massive US-led military build-up against China, threatening to engulf the whole region in war.” The post US tries out new missile system in ‘Balikatan’ 2024 appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
LTO appointment system set for driver’s license renewal in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Good news to drivers who want to apply or renew their licenses, especially in Cebu. The Land Transportation Office confirmed on Tuesday that they are planning to implement the courier service and LTO appointment system in Cebu in the first week of May. LTO Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II announced this.....»»
CLO awaits Lacson s explanation of quota system
CLO awaits Lacson s explanation of quota system.....»»
China accuses US of 'stoking military confrontation' with missile deployment in Philippines
Beijing [China], April 22 (ANI): China has accused the United States of escalating military tensions in the region following the recent deployment of a powerful missile launcher in the Philippines capable of firing weapons with a range of up to 1,600 kilometers, CNN reported on Monday. The US Army's Mid-Range Capability (MRC) ground-based missile system, also known as the Typhon system, has been deployed to the Indo-Pacif.....»»
Benitez to hear BTAO’s head side on quota system
Benitez to hear BTAO’s head side on quota system.....»»
BrahMos missile system supplies from India continue to reach Philippines under USD375 million deal
New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Supplies of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India to the Philippines under a USD 375 million deal, continue as part of the contract between the two nations, defence officials said. The missile system supplies reached at an air base in Manila from India in a chartered Ilyushin-76 transport aircraft on Sunday, they said. Officials from India and the Philippines are receiving th.....»»
PH nilunsad mobile energy system
Malaki ang maitutulong ng Energy Sector Emergency Operations Center at Mobile Energy System sa pagtiyak ng suplay ng kuryente kapag may sakuna, kalamidad at krisis, ayon kay Pangulong Bongbong Marcos. The post PH nilunsad mobile energy system first appeared on Abante......»»
Road flaring to be implemented at Mandaue runabout system
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A few changes will be implemented at the intersection of U.N. Avenue and D.M. Cortes St. in Mandaue City to improve the roundabout system. Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes announced on Monday that road flaring will be conducted to expand the cross section, allowing vehicles to smoothly make right turns. Additionally,.....»»
Government urged to abolish MAV system
The government should consider abolishing the minimum access volume (MAV) system as the mechanism is prone to corruption and favors only few entities, a member of the central bank’s Monetary Board (MB) said......»»
Cebu topnotcher shares secret to success: Strong support system of family, friends
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A good support system of family and friends is Elijah Cabase’s secret to his placing 5th in the March 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examinations (MTLE). This 23-year-old University of Cebu-Banilad alumnus said that he was not even expecting to pass because he described himself as a confessed procrastinator — or one.....»»