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Cebu City eyes ‘Singapore-like’ railway system to improve transport

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Singapore-like railway system is being eyed by the Cebu City government in a bid to improve the transport system in the city. This was after Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, chairman of the Traffic Management Committee (TMC), penned a resolution urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to conduct a study.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Most Filipinos reject Charter change, lifting foreign ownership restrictions

An overwhelming majority of Filipinos oppose changing the 1987 Constitution at this time, according to a new Pulse Asia Survey, with results showing Filipinos in all regions and all socio-economic classes did not support the lifting of foreign ownership restrictions in key industries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Migration boom: Filipinos studying in Canada up by 50% in 2023

More Filipinos are arriving in Canada by droves to further their education there with nearly 49,000 Filipinos holding Canadian study permits in 2023, an increase of around 50% from the previous year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Chinese New Year Colors Explained for Filipinos

Every Chinese New Year, Filipinos see splashes of red and yellow everywhere in the form of lanterns and envelopes full of cash. While Chinese culture is all about luck, what Filipinos should know is that good luck is not actually found in the lanterns or envelopes themselves. Rather, the luck is in the colors. Just.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

DFA launches e-Apostille service; first in Asean region

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Consular Affairs (DFA – OCA) announced that it launched an e-Apostille service for civil registry documents. DFA said the system will allow the public to apply online for e-documents and e-Apostilles from the Philippine Statistics Agency (PSA) without having to appear in both offices. Foreign Affairs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

PSA turns over 2022 CBMS data to the local government of the municipality of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte

The Philippine Statistics Authority and its Provincial Statistical Office (PSO Southern Leyte), turned over the 2022 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) results to the Local Government of the Municipality of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

SSS targets 20% profit hike to P100 billion

State-run pension fund Social Security System is expecting at least a 20-percent hike in its bottomline to breach the P100-billion mark this year on increased investment returns and enhanced collection efforts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Customs collections overshoot target in Q1

The Bureau of Customs collected P219 billion in the first quarter as it sustained its streak of surpassing targets on the back of an enhanced assessment system......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Beware of ‘love scams’ as Valentine’s Day nears — DILG

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday warned Filipinos of possible love scams as Valentine’s Day approaches. In a Palace briefing, Abalos explained that these involve criminals studying the personal life and interests of their targets and appealing to them emotionally. “Iyong love scam, I don’t know if you’ve heard about.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Mandaluyong launches single ticketing system

Mandaluyong is the latest local government unit in the National Capital Region to implement the single ticketing system traffic policy of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

175 power projects cleared for system impact studies

A total of 175 power generation projects have been cleared by the Department of Energy to conduct system impact studies with the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

NTC eyes emergency warning broadcast system on digital TV

Early warning broadcast system is planned to be integrated into digital television formats, the National Telecommunications Commission said on Tuesday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

‘Sing nat’l anthem 1,000 times’: Dela Rosa says pro-ICC Filipinos don’t love PH

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos who are in favor of the investigation by the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) should be made to sing the Philippine national anthem 1,000 times to revive their love for the country, said Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Dela Rosa, who was among those mentioned in the crimes against humanity complaint before.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Philippine s population projected to reach around 138.67 mln by 2055

MANILA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine population is projected to reach 138.67 million by 2055, assuming that the total fertility rate (TFR) of 1.9 children per woman in 2021 will be sustained until 2055, according to a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) study released Wednesday night. The statistics agency based its projections on the 2020 census-based national population using three TFR scenarios. Total.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Philippine s population projected to reach around 138.67 mln by 2055

MANILA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine population is projected to reach 138.67 million by 2055, assuming that the total fertility rate (TFR) of 1.9 children per woman in 2021 will be sustained until 2055, according to a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) study released Wednesday night. The statistics agency based its projections on the 2020 census-based national population using three TFR scenarios. Total.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

PH to implement single electronic invoicing system for imported goods

PH to implement single electronic invoicing system for imported goods.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

DOTr eyes to bid contract for multi-river ferry system

The Department of Transportation will start next year the bidding process for a private partner for the ferry system that will traverse Manila Bay, Pasig River, Marikina River and Laguna de Bay......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Morong first LGU in Philippines to activate advanced 911 emergency system

Morong, a second-class municipality in Rizal province, is now the very first local government unit in the Philippines to activate a next generation emergency response and public safety system, more popularly known as the 911 network......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Davao’s bus system still waiting for funds

As the April 30 deadline for jeepneys to consolidate for the modernized bus system has passed, is Davao City ready to roll out the buses to serve around 800,000 commuters in the city?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Ilocos Norte town eyes solar power irrigation system to aid farmers

Ilocos Norte town eyes solar power irrigation system to aid farmers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024