In support of the full implementation of its K-12 basic education program, two new school buildings will soon rise at the Irisan National High School following the groundbreaking ceremony led by Rep. Nicasio Aliping Jr., and other Baguio City officials.
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DPWH, DOE asked to settle differences in compensation for electric co-ops
By Weng Ocfemia The Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC) has asked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to fasttrack the issuance of joint guidelines on compensation for electric cooperatives.
Read More »Lawmaker seeks probe on the existing laws on road safety
Rep. Rodolfo Biazon has filed a resolution seeking a congressional inquiry into the implementation of existing traffic laws in order to improve road safety in the country.
Read More »Christmas is magical and musical at Filinvest City
Christmas is almost here, and celebrations won’t be complete without the requisite holiday spectacle. Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, has prepared a fun-filled lineup of Christmas activities, ranging from live musical entertainment to well-loved holiday characters scheduled to perform this month. So make sure you gather everyone and experience the best Christmas revelry in the heart of southern Metro …
Read More »Pagcor gives additional P2-billion fund for school building program
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) turned over P2-billion additional funding for the construction of more classrooms in public schools nationwide.
Read More »Government needs more contractors for 2016 infra projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways will need more qualified and well equipped contractors to implement public infrastructure projects in 2016 following the increase in DPWH’s infrastructure budget by 30 percent.
Read More »Sta. Ana quits as GM of PPA
By Daryl Rose Virtudazo Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Juan Sta. Ana is resigning from his post effective end of this month.
Read More »Idle govt lands eyed for socialized housing
Malacanang has ordered all national and government agencies to submit an inventory of all idle lands in their locality that can be used for socialized housing projects.
Read More »JV Ejercito lauds Jica loan for railway project
Sen. JV Ejercito is lauding the P93-billion Official Development Assistance (ODA) given by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (Jica) to construct the north segment of the North – South Railway Project (NSRP) as a good holiday present to the Philipine National Railway and to the public.
Read More »Jica funds first subway in Jakarta
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) signed a loan agreement with Indonesia in the amount of Y77.137- billion to help mitigate traffic congestion through the construction of mass rapid transit system.
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