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75% dissatisfied with government effort vs inflation – poll

Despite the easing inflation reported in recent months, three in every four Filipinos now say they are dissatisfied with the government’s efforts to control the rising cost of basic commodities, a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

BBM, Duterte threats and sleep deprivation

In December 2023, President Marcos Jr. scored an approval rating of 71 percent, up six points from 65 percent in October 2023, according to OCTA Research Group which polled 1,200 respondents during Dec. 10-14. Error margin was three percentage points, quite high, if you ask statisticians......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

High ratings spur House to work harder – Speaker

Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday expressed his gratitude to the Filipino people for the high trust and performance ratings he received, as shown in a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Go bats for better health care

Sen. Bong Go stressed the need for better health care after a recent OCTA Research survey showed that health is the Filipinos’ top concern......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

More Pinoys hopeful for better economy, quality of life

Although still less than a majority, optimism for a better economy and personal quality of life have both increased at the end of 2023, according to a survey conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Self-rated poverty dips, but hunger increases – poll

Although self-rated poverty slightly went down in the fourth quarter of 2023, a recent survey conducted by OCTA Research showed more Filipinos experiencing hunger......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

State of catastrophe

For someone born and raised in Metro Manila, Holy Week is always welcomed as a respite from the usual chaos in our streets. With millions of residents leaving the metropolis for hometowns, beaches and other vacation areas here and abroad, it is a rare time of the year when car traffic in metro streets seems manageable......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Metro heat index may reach 43 degrees today

Metro Manila is expected to sizzle with a heat index of up to 43 degrees Celsius today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Poe: State of calamity won’t solve Metro traffic

With an estimated P3.5 billion in economic losses incurred per day due to traffic congestion, the government should listen to experts and stakeholders to address the monstrous traffic jams in Metro Manila, Sen. Grace Poe said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

MAP wants Metro under ‘state of traffic calamity’

Business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is calling on the government to declare a “state of traffic calamity” in Metro Manila, citing the economic losses from the congestion on roads......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

NWRB cuts water supply for Metro next month

The National Water Resources Board will slash the water allocation for Metro Manila to 48 cubic meters per second from 50 cms starting mid-April to conserve water supply that has been impacted by the ongoing El Niño......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

QCPD opens Metro’s first green camp

Accepting the challenge of the local government to play a major role in the protection of the environment, the Quezon City Police District became the first in Metro Manila to have a green camp......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Angkas rolls out new app

Homegrown motorcycle taxi app Angkas kicked off the year with the phase-in of its enhanced app in its various areas of operation – Cagayan de Oro, Metro Cebu, and soon in Metro Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Metro Pacific exploring purchase of Ayala Corp.’s LRT-1 stake

Back in mid-January, news broke that Ayala Corp. was looking to sell its 35% stake in Light Rail Manila Corp. to the Villar Group, but that AC’s co-investor, Metro Pacific Investments, had the right of first refusal under its shareholders agreement......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

MPIC likely to pass up on subway bidding

The Metro Pacific Investments Corp. plans to pass up on the opportunity to manage the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), the first underground railway in the Philippines being built by the government......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

313 Metro routes still lack consolidated PUV service

Expect longer commuting times as jeepney units in over 300 routes in Metro Manila will be considered illegal and colorum starting Feb. 1......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Maynila napiling host para sa MMFF 2024, mga paghahanda ikinakasa na

MAY update na para sa inaabangang Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon! Kamakailan lang, nagpatawag ng mediacon si Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at MMFF Chairman Atty. Don Artes at dito niya inanunsyo na ang Manila City ang magiging host ng ika-50th edisyon ng film fest na gaganapin sa darating na December 2024. Para.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanaotimesRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Maynila napiling host para sa MMFF 2024, mga paghahanda ikinakasa na

MAY update na para sa inaabangang Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon! Kamakailan lang, nagpatawag ng mediacon si Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at MMFF Chairman Atty. Don Artes at dito niya inanunsyo na ang Manila City ang magiging host ng ika-50th edisyon ng film fest na gaganapin sa darating na December 2024. Para.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanaotimesRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Maynila napiling host para sa MMFF 2024, mga paghahanda ikinakasa na

MAY update na para sa inaabangang Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon! Kamakailan lang, nagpatawag ng mediacon si Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at MMFF Chairman Atty. Don Artes at dito niya inanunsyo na ang Manila City ang magiging host ng ika-50th edisyon ng film fest na gaganapin sa darating na December 2024. Para.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanaotimesRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Maynila napiling host para sa MMFF 2024, mga paghahanda ikinakasa na

MAY update na para sa inaabangang Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon! Kamakailan lang, nagpatawag ng mediacon si Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at MMFF Chairman Atty. Don Artes at dito niya inanunsyo na ang Manila City ang magiging host ng ika-50th edisyon ng film fest na gaganapin sa darating na December 2024. Para.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanaotimesRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024