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GPS 2024: Over $20 billion to get transport back on track
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has released the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, outlining the Coalition Government's plan to build and maintain a transport system that enables people to get to where they need to go quickly and safely. "Over the next three years, our investment of around $7 billion per year prioritises economic growth and productivity, increased.....»»
The power of words and reading
My favorite quotation on reading and books is from former US president Barack Obama, who said in a 2017 interview on what books mean to him: “…(reading) reintroduced me to the power of words as a way to figure out who you are and what you think, and what you believe, and what’s important, and to sort through and interpret this swirl of events that is happening around you every minute.”.....»»
Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heat, jeepney strike
Manila, Philippines - The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the education department said Sunday.Extreme heat has scorched Southeast Asia in recent weeks, prompting thousands of schools to suspend in-person operations and authorities to issue health warnings.Many schools in the Philippines have no a.....»»
Transport strike set for April 29 to May 1
A three-day transport strike will start tomorrow in time for the looming public utility vehicle modernization program consolidation deadline and the commemoration of Labor Day......»»
Transport strike kinasa sa Lunes
Muli na namang maglulunsad ng tigil-pasada ang dalawang transport group sa Lunes, Abril 15 upang iprotesta ang nalalapit na deadline sa consolidation ng prangkisa ng mga traditional jeepney. The post Transport strike kinasa sa Lunes first appeared on Abante......»»
MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards
It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»
No suspension of work, classes during PUJ strike
There will be no suspension of classes, work and number coding during the transport protest that groups opposed to the government’s public transportation modernization scheme will hold today, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced......»»
DepEd tells public schools to hold online classes from April 29 to 30
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed public schools nationwide to shift to online classes from Monday (April 29) to Tuesday (April 30), due to the upcoming transport strike by Piston and amid the extreme heat. “In view of the latest heat index forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services.....»»
MMDA questions int l study calling Metro Manila the worst in traffic worldwide
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) cast its doubt on the "2023 Traffic Index," released by transportation data company TomTom Traffic, calling Metro Manila the worst in metro traffic worldwide......»»
Metro Manila nangunguna sa ‘Worst Traffic in the World’, ayon sa pag-aaral
NUMBER one sa listahan ng “Worst Traffic in the World” ang Metro Manila. Base sa 2023 TomTom Traffic Index, umaabot sa average na 25 minutes and 30 seconds ang pagmamaneho ng 10 kilometers sa Metro Manila. Ito ay 50 seconds na mas mabagal kaysa sa naitala noong 2022. Ayon pa sa pag-aaral, ang karaniwang ginugugol.....»»
PNR walang biyahe sa Metro Manila simula March 28, suspendido ng 5 taon
MAY abiso ang Philippine National Railways (PNR)! Simula March 28, suspendido ang operasyon sa Metro Manila at ‘yan ay magtatagal ng limang taon. Ang mga istasyon na hindi na muna makakabiyahe ay ang Governor Pascual-Tutuban at Tutuban-Alabang, ang dalawang makabilang end stations sa Metro Manila. Ayon sa PNR, ito ay upang magbigay-daan sa gagawing konstruksyon.....»»
MSC, MWI slated at Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia
Venturing outside Southeast Asia for the first time, the rebranded midyear tournament of Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB), the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) as well as the MLBB Women’s Invitational will be happening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the first Esports World Cup......»»
GPS 2024: 15 new Roads of National Significance
The Coalition Government's priority for investment in the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport is to support economic growth and productivity and ensure our land transport system allows people and freight to move quickly and safely, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. "Delivering on commitments in our Coalition Agreements, we are re-introducing the successful Roads.....»»
Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers still in cargo vessel — Cacdac
MANILA, Philippines — The remains of the two Filipino seafarers who died from the missile strike in the Gulf of Aden were left in the ill-fated carrier vessel True Confidence, Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said on Friday. Cacdac, in a radio interview, said True Confidence caught fire after the deadly Houthi missile strike. “Yung labi.....»»
What has it meant or what will it mean for you to find shelter, safety, and forgiveness in Jesus?
What has it meant or what will it mean for you to find shelter, safety, and forgiveness in Jesus? How does He provide what you need for your cares, fears, and burdens?.....»»
Pertussis or whooping cough: 40 child deaths so far this year – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Assistant Health Secretary Albert Domingo reported on Wednesday that as of March 16 this year, some 40 children had died of whooping cough — a respiratory infection also called pertussis. An increase in new pertussis cases nationwide had been observed nationwide, with 28 cases reported from March 10 to 16. READ: What.....»»
LIVE UPDATES: Marcos-Duterte showdown? Manila, Davao rallies on January 28
Bookmark and refresh this page for the latest news and analysis on the events happening separately in Metro Manila and Davao.....»»
Project Gunita retells Cebu’s People Power history in informative map
'People Power was never a Manila-centric action. Cebu was among the places outside Manila that played a major role in the nationwide movement to resist Martial Law,' says Project Gunita.....»»
MIFF in Hollywood gets full support
The Metro Manila Council, the official organization of Metro Manila mayors, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority have given their full support to the promotional activity of the Manila International Film Festival held in Hollywood......»»
3 Killed, 4 Hurt in Houthi Strike on Commercial Ship
pentagon - An anti-ship ballistic missile launched Wednesday from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen killed three crew members on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden, U.S. Central Command said in a statement.It was the first fatal strike by Iran-backed Houthi militants since the onslaught on international shipping lanes began in mid-November. It was the fifth such missile fired by the Houthis in two days,.....»»