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Unconsolidated jeepneys given 15-day leeway after consolidation deadline

Unconsolidated jeepneys that continue to ply their routes after the April 30 deadline will be free from penalties until mid-May — but they will be fined and impounded as "colorum" vehicles should they continue after initial reminders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Newly-established airline to serve BARMM air routes

A new airline will start operating in the Bangsamoro region on April 24, which is poised to stimulate economic activity and attract external investors to explore viable business opportunities in the area......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Bataan, Negros book MPBL wins

The Bataan Risers and Negros Muscovados took different routes toward victories in the 6th MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Season Monday night at the Kamalig Coliseum in Orion, Bataan......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

JetBlue is cutting unprofitable routes and leaving 5 cities

JetBlue Airways is making significant changes to its route network in response to a failed bid for Spirit Airlines. The airline has announced that it.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

LIST: Road closures, alternative routes for running event on Feb. 3 to 4

The Manila Public Information Office announced rerouting schemes and road closures to prevent traffic congestion in anticipation of the 7-11 Run 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Philippines, Vietnam to boost SCS cooperation, incident prevention

The Philippines and Vietnam yesterday agreed to boost cooperation between their coast guards and to prevent untoward incidents in the disputed South China Sea in light of Beijing’s continued aggression in one of the world’s most important trade routes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

UNCTAD raises alarm over global trade disruptions

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development is sounding the alarm about the increasing disruptions in global trade, attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions and the impact of climate change on vital trade routes around the world......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

LIST: Road closures, alternative routes for Bagong Pilipinas rally on Jan. 28

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced rerouting schemes and road closures to avoid traffic build-up ahead of the "Bagong Pilipinas" kick-off rally......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

A gold rush trap: How smuggled migrants end up exploited in African mines on their way to the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean is one of the largest and deadliest migration routes in the world.In the Kedougou region of south-east Senegal, deep black holes dot the otherwise golden and green savannas. The area, on the border with Mali, is home to 98 per cent of the country's gold mines. Local villagers have been digging for the precious metal for decades, but in recent year.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Megawide confirms route expansion for PITX bus terminal

Megawide confirmed a report that its subsidiary, Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), is planning to add six bus routes to its 100-route network......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Minimum inconvenience

With just over a week to go before the deadline, 313 routes in the National Capital Region still lack a consolidated transport service entity, according to data from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. After a one-month grace period, the LTFRB says it will no longer give another extension of the deadline, as it cited a 76.6 percent consolidation rate nationwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Check if your jeepney, UV Express route will still exist by February 1

There are 395 jeepney and 108 UV Express routes that could be wiped out in Metro Manila by February 1. Check this database to see if your route is one of them......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Strong Group routes Al Wahda-Syria for 2nd win

Strong Group Athletics (SGA) heated up from deep and torched Al Wahda-Syria, 89-67, Saturday night (Manila time) to roll to their second straight win in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Higher shipping costs loom as Red Sea route suspended

The suspension of Red Sea routes by major shipping lines because of the continued attacks of Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen is expected to result in higher shipping rates and delay the trade of goods which may affect exporters from ecozones, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Sinulog 2024: Modern jeepneys to ply SRP routes on Jan. 21 festival

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There will be modern public utility jeepneys (MPUJs) that will be operating on the day of the ritual showdown. This was confirmed by Lawyer Kent Franceso Jongoy, legal officer of Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO). Jongoy said that among the issues that they encountered in last year’s Sinulog was the lack.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Agriculture chief exempts bonito from import ban

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed canners to import frozen bonito more than two weeks after he ordered a temporary import suspension of the fish, following reports that imported fish stocks are diverted to the wet markets......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

NFA OKs more competitive P30/k palay buying price

State-run National Food Authority is optimistic that it can now compete better with private traders in buying local palay after it was allowed to purchase palay or unmilled rice by as much as P30 per kilogram......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Government OKs higher 60,000 MT potato imports at lower tariff

The Philippines has allowed the entry of more imported potatoes used for making chips and french fries at a lower tariff to meet the growing demand for the raw material by local snack manufacturers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

EU country profiting from Russian gas - Bloomberg

Gazprom supplied all of the agreed-upon volumes to Austria under a long-term contract, the outlet says Austria has become a net energy exporter for the first time in twenty years as stable supplies of Russian natural gas allowed it to sell more electricity than it imported, Bloomberg reported this week.  .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Plaza Independencia: Rama plans to rubberize park, make more family-friendly

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama plans to make Plaza Independencia more family friendly as he envisions more changes to make this dream a reality. These included having the inside of the Plaza Independencia being rubberized, having more plants inside to make it also more environment-friendly and to have facilities for families.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024