Fast track consenting in the fast lane
The Government is progressing changes to resource management laws as part of its 100 Day Action Plan, with the first steps taken to establish a new fast-track consenting one-stop shop regime."This new regime, which forms part of National's coalition agreement with New Zealand First, will improve the speed and process for resource approvals for major infrastructure projects, unlocking opportuni.....»»
Make public schools local
It is obvious that we need more than the million plus DepEd bureaucracy to fast track the resurrection of our international reputation badly tarnished by results of recent international tests placing our children at the bottom of a list of many countries in terms of reading and math skills. More than our bruised national ego, our learning poverty of 90 percent dooms the economic future of our country......»»
GenSan to go after ‘kolorum’ tricycles anew
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 8 March) – The city government here will launch another round of crackdown against “kolorum” tricycles to address traffic congestion and fast-track the rationalization of the area’s public transportation system. Maximo Layugan, City Transport and Traffic Management Division head, said Friday they will rid the city’s streets of tricycles that […].....»»
Malacañang helps fast-track anti-doping requirements as PH faces int’l sports ban
The Philippines continues to race against time as the World Anti-Doping Agency threatens a blanket ban on all international events due to the country's non-compliance of its requirements.....»»
Anxiety About Money
If I had a million dollars. We often think of money as a fast track to satisfaction. Yet Ecclesiastes 5:10 points out that the lover of money will never be satisfied. There is never an amount of money that is enough. Money promises security, but it never completely delivers. If money can’t bring us real […].....»»
DA backs early rice tariff collection certification
The Department of Agriculture is supporting the proposed earlier certification of tariffs collected from rice imports to fast-track the rollout of programs aimed at aiding farmers such as cash assistance......»»
Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles
The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»
13 killed in vehicles collision in southern Philippines
MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Thirteen people were killed after a passenger van and a dump truck collided on a highway in Cotabato province in the southern Philippines on Monday, police and local media said. Police said the van, with about 15 passengers aboard, was negotiating a sloping curve when it was hit by the speeding dump truck in the opposite lane. The accident happened after 12 noon local time. In.....»»
13 killed in vehicles collision in southern Philippines
MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Thirteen people were killed after a passenger van and a dump truck collided on a highway in Cotabato province in the southern Philippines on Monday, police and local media said. Police said the van, with about 15 passengers aboard, was negotiating a sloping curve when it was hit by the speeding dump truck in the opposite lane. The accident happened after 12 noon local time. In.....»»
EDITORIAL — Irresponsible driving
As travel increases this Holy Week, motorists are expressing concern about a road accident this month that penalized an innocent driver. Video footage showed a Toyota Innova traversing the northbound lane of the Skyway Stage 3 on March 10 when a motorcycle moving beyond the speed limit counter-flowed, colliding head-on with the Innova......»»
Netizens want Cebu BRT construction to proceed: ‘Ipadayun na’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The fate of the long controversial Cebu Bus Rapid Transit or Cebu BRT project faces yet another crossroads after local politicians argue over the possible repercussions of its continued construction. The transportation project aims to create a bus express lane within Cebu City, with its first phase in continuous operations for.....»»
Crash causing delays, SH1, Hautapu Bridge, Taihape
Motorists are advised to expect delays following a crash on SH 1, Hautapu Bridge, Taihape.The crash was reported to Police at 11.00am.No injuries have been reported in relation to the crash.One lane is blocked and we ask motorists to delay travel or take an alternative route while the scene is cleared.ENDSIssued by the Police Media Centre Source: NZ Po.....»»
Settle Cha-cha mode at LEDAC
Two veteran lawmakers who figured prominently in past attempts to amend the country’s 1987 Constitution took me down memory lane amid the latest revival of Charter change (Cha-cha) moves. Specifically, they are erstwhile Senate president Franklin Drilon and former Negros Occidental congressman Margarito Teves, who both tried to help amend the Constitution in the past but their efforts ended in vain......»»
Serious crash, Hawke s Bay Expressway
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious two-vehicle collision on the Hawke's Bay Expressway.At least one person is reportedly seriously injured. The southbound lane of Kennedy Road to Meanee Road is blocked and will be for some time. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre Source: NZ Police.....»»
Chavit’s convoy flagged on EDSA busway
Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson will give P100,000 in cash reward to traffic enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority who accosted yesterday his two-vehicle convoy for using the EDSA bus lane......»»
Beermen head to semis
With a fiery third-quarter assault, second seed San Miguel Beer surged ahead of No. 7 Rain or Shine and took the express lane to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals......»»
Waikato Expressway near Rangiriri open following crash
The North bound lane on the Waikato expressway near Rangiriri is now open following a single vehicle crash earlier.ENDS Source: NZ Police.....»»
MMDA buses flagged for using EDSA busway
Government vehicles have been flagged again for illegally using the EDSA bus lane......»»
MMDA pasaway sa EDSA Busway, nag-sorry
Humingi ng paumanhin sa publiko si MMDA acting chairman Atty. Romando Artes matapos mahuli ang dalawang shuttle bus ng ahensiya na dumadaan sa EDSA Bus Carousel Lane. The post MMDA pasaway sa EDSA Busway, nag-sorry first appeared on Abante......»»
PH’s BOI grants green lane endorsement for P10.85-B wind project in Laguna
The project, with an investment cost of P10.85 billion, is set to start its commercial operations by 2026 and is expected to generate at least 30 direct and 500 indirect employment for Filipinos......»»
Will ‘One Last Time’ really be Gary V’s last concert?
As I sat transfixed and electrified by Gary Valenciano during his “Pure Energy: One Last Time” concert at the Mall of Asia Arena Friday night, many of his songs took me on quite a few trips down memory lane......»»