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IFC investing $500 million to address Philippines development challenges

The private sector arm of the World Bank Group is aiming to invest up to $500 million in the current fiscal year in the Philippines to support efforts to address climate change, financial inclusion and infrastructure development......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

NEGOCC CONTINUES BAN | Mayor allows entry of pork to Bacolod to address growing demand

NEGOCC CONTINUES BAN | Mayor allows entry of pork to Bacolod to address growing demand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Government to address price hikes – NEDA

The government is stepping up efforts to address price increases in basic commodities such as rice following a recent survey indicating that Filipinos are dissatisfied with efforts to manage inflation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Task Force Gubat sa Baha to construct water catchment to address flooding

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Task Force Gubat sa Baha (TFGsB) is considering taking advantage of the upcoming El Niño to execute plans to construct a dam and water catchment in Apas, Cebu City, in an effort to address the flooding problem in the area. However, they mentioned that there is still no specific location yet, but.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Capitol to address high cases of teenage pregnancy

Capitol to address high cases of teenage pregnancy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

World Bank urges Philippines to address funding, infrastructure challenges

The Philippines need to address challenges in terms of funding, lack of digital infrastructure and technical competencies as local government units are looking to develop smart cities, the World Bank said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Go pushes reforms to address concerns

The newly created Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs is spearheading programs and reforms to address investor concerns and streamline processes......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

MMC eyes adjusting mall hours to ease Metro traffic

With the scheduled rehabilitation of bridges and flyovers along EDSA and other major thoroughfares, a proposal to adjust mall hours is being studied by the Metro Manila Council to help ease traffic congestion in the National Capital Region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

New rules set after EDSA-Kamuning flyover closure snarls traffic

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority imposed new measures yesterday after officials observed congestion along the service road below the closed EDSA-.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

MPTC to spend P10 billion for barrier-free expressway

Expressways operated by the Metro Pacific Group will start taking down their toll plazas in 2025 to achieve a barrier-less system by 2026, an effort that will require as much as P10 billion but could be key to resolving traffic congestion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Solution to MM’s traffic woes

Of 387 metro areas worldwide, why does Metro Manila have to hold the distinction of having the worst traffic congestion?.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

DILG, PNP told: Intensify crackdown vs colorum PUVs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Philippine National Police to intensify its crackdown on illegal public utility vehicles to ease traffic congestion in the nation’s capital. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Metro Manila LGUs to implement 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. working hours to ease traffic

The Metro Manila Council, through MMDA Resolution 24-08 Series of 2024, is now mandating all Metro Manila local government units to adjust their operating hours to an earlier time as an "innovative solution" against rush hour congestion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

DepEd s SHS vouchers fall short of decongesting public schools, helping poor learners

"It's a waste that we don't solve the problem of congestion because we are randomly giving the voucher program to students," the senator said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 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

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

Waste-to-fuel

It is not only traffic congestion that is killing us......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Sharon humiling ng dasal para sa nararanasang karamdaman: ‘I am scared’

HUMILING ng panalangin si Megastar Sharon Cuneta sa madlang pipol sa gitna ng iniindang karamdaman. Ilang araw nang masama ang pakiramdam ni Shawie dahil sa hindi gumagaling na ubo at “bad congestion.” Ibinalita ni Mega sa mga fans at social media followers ang estado ng kanyang health condition sa pamamagitan ng Instagram. “Itong ubo ko.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

CTTMO heightens 20-sec rule for PUVs

The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) in Davao City is intensifying the enforcement of the 20-second rule for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in loading/non-loading areas to alleviate traffic congestion during peak hours. CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude announced that 36 new traffic personnel will be assigned to monitor yellow boxes and ensure that PUVs, particularly jeepneys, do not exceed the 20-second limit in designated areas. Violators will be issued citation tickets for disregarding traffic signs, and those with expired or fake PUV IDs will face penalties. Additionally, the CTTMO is increasing efforts to curb illegally parked cars and urging drivers to keep intersections clear. These measures, along with the enforcement of the new speed limit policy, aim to promote safe and orderly traffic. Abude emphasized the importance of motorists' cooperation in respecting traffic rules and regulations for a disciplined and courteous driving environment......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

DOTr: Government, PPP projects to solve Metro traffic

The Department of Transportation has committed to solve the traffic congestion in Metro Manila through public-private partnerships after the region was ranked as the worst metro in the world in a mobility index......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024