McDonald’s Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation), led by George T. Yang, founder and master franchise holder of the quick-service giant in the country, proudly celebrated the graduation of its first batch of youth trainees under the YouthWorks PH program. YouthWorks PH is an initiative in partnership with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) …

In line with the activation of the Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2024 in all transport hubs in the country, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista, along with other transport officials, conducted an inspection at the Manila North Harbor last 31 October 2024.  The inspection started at the port’s new Passenger Terminal Building (PTB), where the Secretary monitored the flow …

SRI LANKA — The Maritime Industry Authority-Enforcement Service (MARINA-ES) participated in the Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) 2nd Steering Committee Session, facilitated by the invitation and sponsorship of the EU CRIMARIO program.  Throughout the two-day event, attendees engaged in plenary sessions and working groups, tackling significant issues such as the future ownership of the IORIS platform, strategic priorities, regional cooperation …

The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) four sectors must ensure passengers are given comfortable, affordable, safe, secure and accessible service during the Undas season.  Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said DOTr has activated the Oplan Biyaheng Ayos to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers who will flock to terminals to travel to their home provinces.  “Every peak season mayroon kaming …

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) concluded its inaugural Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Gender and Development (GAD) to address gender-related issues and formulate strategies for fostering a more inclusive and equitable maritime sector, held from 21 to 25 October 2024.  Deputy Administrator for Planning, Ms. Nenita S. Atienza emphasized the importance of addressing gender equality in the maritime industry. “Our …

Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II ordered all Regional Directors to ensure the road worthiness of all the passenger buses amid the expected influx of people to bus terminals to go to their hometown for the observance of the All Saints’ and All Souls Day. Part of the order is the conduct of random …

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By Rose de la Cruz Although food wastage in the Philippines has sharply dropped to 3 million metric tons based on estimates of the UN Environment Programme report, it is still staggeringly high considering the rising poverty and food inadequacy being experienced by Filipinos. Food wastage could come at the farm level, processing plants, retail outlets and even households through …