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Manila-based shipping firm eyes resumption of Davao-Lupon ferry services

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/February 20) – A Metro Manila-based shipbuilding company is eyeing to resume the Davao City – Lupon, Davao Oriental ferry boat operation in October, a City Council official said Tuesday. Councilor Conrado Baluran, Committee of Transportation and Communications chair, said that shipping firm Pinoy Catamaran proposed the possibility of servicing the stalled ferry […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Comelec suspends proceedings for people’s initiative to amend Charter

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it will halt all proceedings related to the signature drive for amending the 1987 Constitution via people’s initiative (PI). This includes the Comelec’s acceptance of signatures in their local offices. In a press conference in Manila, Comelec Chair George Garcia said that the commission.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

MMDA to allow 24-hour road works by DPWH until April 11

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced road reblocking and repairs by the Department of Public Works and Highways until next week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

MMDA suspends number coding scheme on March 28, 29

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will be temporarily lifting its number coding scheme on March 28 (Maundy Thursday) and March 29 (Good Friday), which were earlier declared as regular holidays......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

MMDA enforcer probed for extortion

A Metropolitan Manila Development Authority traffic enforcer is under investigation for allegedly extorting P15,000 from a motorist along Luzon Avenue in Quezon City on March 15......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

MMDA: Ban on e-bikes, e-trikes starts April 15

Electric bicycles and e-tricycles will be banned from traversing major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region beginning April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

MMDA: E-vehicle ban on nat l NCR roads to take effect on April 15

Electronic vehicles will be officially prohibited on national roads of the National Capital Region starting April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said on Monday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

MMDA eyes more stations for Pasig River Ferry

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority plans to build more stations for the Pasig River Ferry Service, an official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Aoi Katsura-led Zoos rules Manila Hustle 3x3 Season 2

Vengeance was the name of the game for Japan top 3x3 player Aoi Katsura, who led Zoos Tokyo to the title in the bigger and better Manila Hustle 3x3 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Redemption

Mega Manila is competitive only for the dubious title of having the worst traffic in the world. Much as our officials might try to downplay this, commuters know the score......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Comelec: 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. of election day is reserved for seniors, PWDs

MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women will have the voting precincts to themselves from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on election day in 2025, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday. According to Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia, the voting precincts will be exclusively available to persons meeting any.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino

MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino

MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Comelec grants P18-billion election contract to Korean-led consortium

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved a nearly P18 billion contract to lease an automated election system for the 2025 midterm polls to a joint venture led by the controversial South Korean company Miru Systems Co. Ltd. Comelec Chair George Garcia announced the decision on Thursday, stating that the poll body unanimously.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

MMDA buses flagged for using EDSA busway

Government vehicles have been flagged again for illegally using the EDSA bus lane......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Villanueva decks American foe, but loses via 4th round stoppage

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two-time world title challenger “King” Arthur Villanueva failed to upset American prospect Elijah Pierce in their edge-of-your-seat showdown in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on March 29 (March 30, Manila).  Villanueva was on the brink of victory after knocking down the bigger Pierce in the second round of their eight-rounder non-title bout.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

MVP, Ang agree to include assets in Indonesia in tollways merger

Businessmen Manuel V. Pangilinan and Ramon Ang have agreed to include the Indonesian projects of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. in their planned mega-tollways merger......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Brazil readies for Madonna s free Copacabana Beach mega-concert

The "Like A Virgin" and "Material Girl" performer traveled to Brazil with three planes and 270 tons of equipment, according to her production company......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

John Bradley and Alex Sharp on their heartbreaking fates in Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’

British actors John Bradley and Alex Sharp are responsible for the most shocking and moving moments in Netflix’s mega-budget sci-fi saga, “3 Body Problem.”.....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024