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Airports and trains

Over breakfast some years back, in one of those times I had the opportunity to sit down with tycoon Ramon S. Ang or RSA, together with a small group of fellow journalists, he talked about the importance of having an airport express similar to Hong Kong’s much-touted MTR which connects the airport to the rest of the city. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Japan boxer, former three-division world champion, trains in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former three-division world champion Kosei Tanaka returned to Cebu for some top-notch boxing training.  The 28-year-old Japanese is the former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimum, world flyweight, and former world light flyweight champion. He will spend three weeks in Cebu at the ZIP Sanman Boxing gym in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Quiambao ecstatic to learn from ex-NBA stars in Strong Group stint

Newly minted UAAP champion Kevin Quiambao is relishing a unique opportunity to rub shoulders with veteran NBA talent as he trains with the Strong Group Athletics (SGA) team bound for the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

30-meter bridge linking Cordova, Lapu-Lapu breaks ground

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A 30-meter prestressed concrete bridge that would link Cordova town to Lapu-Lapu City has broken ground on Friday, May 10, 2024. The project includes building a 30-meter prestressed concrete bridge linking the Pilipog-Gabi causeway to the proposed Babag-Basak-Subabasbas Bypass road. Additionally, a 150-meter bypass road will be constructed perpendicular to the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 1100 GMT, April 19

CAIRO -- The Egyptian cabinet approved on Thursday the establishment of a special free zone to manufacture, maintain, and export marine yachts to meet standards on par with those of Europe and other international counterparts, according to a government statement. The special free zone, named the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats, will span 51,150 square meters south of Safaga town along the Red Sea coast, more.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Starling Marte binanatan pang-150th home run

PINALIPAD ni Starling Marte ang pang-150 home run ng career. The post Starling Marte binanatan pang-150th home run first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Brazil: Join Regional Treaty on Environment, Defenders

(Sao Paulo) - The administration ofBrazilianPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva should rally legislators to approve theEscaz Agreement, more than 150 Brazilian and international organizations said today in aletterto Instituti.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

‘NFA lost P112 million after rice sale to traders’

The National Food Authority has incurred losses of at least P112 million after the sale of 150,000 bags of rice at only P25 per kilo to some traders, according to a farmers’ group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Around P10M in illegal drugs seized in two-day anti-drug ops in Central Visayas

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Close to 150 suspected drug personalities, and illegal drugs worth around P10 million were seized following a two-day anti-drug operation in Central Visayas. Police in the region conducted another round of Simultaneous Anti-Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (Sacleo) over the weekend, Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Multisectoral groups join forces vs online scams

Stepping up the fight against online fraud and scams, several government agencies have teamed up with the private sector and advocacy groups for an education campaign focused on bolstering consumer protection online......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Swift passage of anti-piracy bills urged

An advocacy group is appealing to the government to expedite the passage of anti-online piracy bills due to the reported economic losses and crimes that piracy brings......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Coal plants named primary culprits for power supply shortage — report

Energy consumer advocacy group Power4People (P4P) coalition condemned coal plants run by different firms in the country, named by a study as the “primary culprits” for the continuous predicaments of the country’s power grids......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Government, private sector urged to unite vs online scammers

A whole-of-society strategy is needed to effectively address the persistent scam attacks victimizing individuals and businesses, according to consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Group hosts Indie film screenings with sign language interpreters

Movie advocacy group EdukSine launched an inclusivity project where Filipino Sign Language was integrated into local Independent film screenings......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

SMC removes 6 million MT waste in river cleanup drive

San Miguel Corp. has achieved a new milestone in its river cleanup advocacy, having removed a total of six million metric tons of silt and solid waste from various river systems in and around Metro Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Group bats for lease-free broadband connectivity for digital economy growth

A digital advocacy network said that the Philippines should lift the lease payments for the setup of internet connection, emphasizing that it will have a positive impact on Filipino web users......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Why France chose to enshrine abortion in its Constitution

It’s April... but we still need to talk about women’s rights! March, traditionally known as Women’s Month, has come and gone, but the advocacy work doesn’t stop......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

DENR move to cancel MOA on Masungi hit

Environmental group Masungi Geopark has criticized the move of Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga to cancel the 2017 memorandum of agreement between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the advocacy organization......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Decline in exploitation cases; advocacy efforts strengthened

AN OFFICIAL from the Police Regional Office-Davao Region (PRO-Davao) reported two cases of online exploitation of women and children in the region in 2022......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Digital connectivity space tackled in amendments to National Building Code

A pending legislation at the House of Representatives amending the 47-year-old National Building Code of the Philippines would make it more responsive to the broadband connectivity demands of a digital economy, a citizen advocacy group said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024