The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government’s efforts in expanding labor market programs and boosting workforce skills. According to the ADB, the Business and Employment Recovery Program-Subprogram 2 aims to equip Filipino workers with industry-relevant skills, enhance women’s participation in the labor force through technical and vocational education and training …
Read More »
BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero Our daily routine calls for multi-tasking and seamlessly shifting between various roles. Whether it’s moving from one place to another or juggling multiple responsibilities at the same time, having a reliable accessory that adapts to our dynamic schedules is essential. This is where Shūbizz steps in—offering versatile footwear designed to keep up with the demands of …
Read More »
Filmmakers who are set to participate at the upcoming 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival were recently presented in a press conference held at the Artson Events Place in Quezon City. With a fresh group of contenders and their entries riding on the momentum of last year’s hugely successful festival, Puregold CinePanalo is fast turning out to be a hotly anticipated …
Read More »
By Jinky Jorgio The Philippines has secured an official development assistance (ODA) loan from the Republic of Korea, through the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM), for the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) Project Phase 1 Stage 1. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the loan, valued at USD905.26 million, will support civil works implementation by the DPWH of …
Read More »
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is looking into the construction of an underground rail line in Cebu province to help address vehicular traffic. In an interview over a government-owned radio system, DOTr Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development Timothy John Batan said such a project was first discussed with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in 2024. It was conceived as part …
Read More »
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is allocating P2.11 billion to improve Jose Panganiban port in Camarines Norte and make it suitable for servicing the offshore wind industry. The port regulator is inviting interested parties to submit bids for the port improvement project on or before Feb. 4, it said in a bid notice. According to the PPA, the winning bidder …
Read More »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ayala Corp. (AC) have inked a $100-million financing deal to procure and install electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and to acquire electric vehicles (EVs) for commercial distribution. Under the agreement, ADB’s financing will be used to develop an EVCS network in the Philippines and to procure electric vehicles from leading manufacturers, which will then …
Read More »
The Department of Transportation (DoTr) is set to commission a feasibility study for the Surigao Airport development project for P56.53 million. In DoTr’s procurement plan, P56.53 million has been allocated to hire consultants to develop the feasibility study and master plan; the environmental impact assessment study; and the detailed engineering design for the New Surigao Airport. It said an auction …
Read More »
The death of Gloria Romero, Queen of Philippine Movies is an end to an era. Gloria, Gloria Anne Borrego Galla in real life, was the symbol of classic beauty in her time—pretty face, elusive, typical mestiza actress molded in Hollywood tradition of a star, magnetic personality, enigmatic character, among other features of a timeless screen muse. She was synonymous to …
Read More »
Young fashion designer Erick Valena hits the nail right on its head. When the thrust of the national government and the private sectors is to bring arts and culture closer to the grassroots, Erick finally bids adieu to the big city’s complex behavior and its businesses’ cutthroat competition to try and settle in the rural setting bringing with him his …
Read More »
The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business