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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

SC orders Metro Manila LGUs to cease traffic receipts, confiscate driver s licenses

The Supreme Court ordered Metro Manila local government units to follow the the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s single ticketing system instead of using their own traffic violation receipts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Meralco to invest P280 million for Metro Manila Subway

Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. will invest P280 million for the Metro Manila Subway Project......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

MMDA, Palace to tackle proposals to decongest Metro Manila

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is set to discuss with Malacañang its proposals to decongest Metro Manila, an MMDA official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Eastern Visayas posts 5.1 percent unemployment rate in July 2023

Eastern Visayas’ unemployment rate peaked at 5.1 percent in July 2023, higher by 0.9 percentage point than the 4.2 percent unemployment rate in April 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

BSP keeps policy rate at 6.5%

In the MB’s first policy rate meeting in 2024, the MB held steady at a 6.5% benchmark interest rate as the country’s inflation risks continued to lean on the upside. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase

Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Marcos names new LWUA head

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Jose Moises Salonga as the new administrator of the Local Water Utilities Administration, which oversees the development of water supply systems in areas outside Metro Manila. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

No water interruption until May, MWSS reiterates

The water level in Angat Dam has continued to recede, but is enough to ensure an uninterrupted supply in Metro Manila and nearby provinces until May, according to the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage and System......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Lawmaker proposes gradual 3-year wage hike for private workers

A lawmaker on Wednesday proposed gradually increasing the minimum daily wage for private sector workers by P100 over three years. Manila Rep. Joel Chua believes this approach would be manageable for businesses still recovering from the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of balancing the interests of workers and businesses while implementing the wage hike. A.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Labor groups rally against Charter change, call for wage hike instead

MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups are joining the opposition against Charter change (Cha-cha), with one group urging lawmakers to prioritize passing a law for a P150 wage hike for private sector workers. The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) vice president Jun Mendoza Ramirez in a statement on Sunday emphasized the need to concentrate on the immediate.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

China water cannon attack hurts 4 PH Navy crew

MANILA, Philippines — At least four Philippine Navy personnel were injured in a China water cannon attack at a Philippine ship involved in a resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday. The National Security Council (NSC) said the Navy members were aboard Unaizah Mae 4 (UM4), which was attacked by the water cannon. “The.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Clark Water spending P5.6 billion for freeport service upgrade

Clark Water Corp., a subsidiary of Manila Water Philippine Ventures, is spending P5.56 billion to improve its services in the Clark Freeport Zone......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea

Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea

Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Explore Canadian Flavors Launch in Metro Supermarket Cebu

An exciting shopping experience awaits customers as The Metro Supermarket and the Canadian Embassy join forces in an exciting partnership! From February 15 to March 15, 2024, The Metro Supermarket and the Canadian Embassy will collaborate to offer customers a unique gastronomic experience, inviting them to “Explore Canadian Flavors” through a curated selection of products.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Maynilad to sell P15-B of Blue Bonds to fund capex projects ahead of IPO

Maynilad Water Services, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments and an affiliate of DMCI Holdings, disclosed its application to the SEC to sell up to P15 billion worth of fixed-rate “Blue Bonds” in the last week of May, for listing on PDEx in the first week of June......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

32 suspects nabbed in Metro Manila drug stings

Thirty-two people were apprehended in Metro Manila during heightened anti-narcotics operations conducted by the National Capital Region Police Office over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024