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By Tracy Cabrera  While Chinese naval ships and coast guard vessels continue to patrol within Philippine territorial waters near Scarborough Shoal, the Philippine government is adamant not to pullout the Typhon missile system deployed by the United States last year. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. is firm in his decision not pull out the vaunted US missile system unless China …

By Tracy Cabrera  The North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Corporation has tapped China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for the construction of the ₱2.2-billion NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A Novaliches.  According to NLEx Corp., the project aims to extend the NLEx Mindanao toll plaza to Quirino Highway in Novaliches through an all-weather elevated expressway crossing the Tullahan River in Quezon City. …

By Tracy Cabrera US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s unwavering commitment to its alliance with the Philippines during his first meeting with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo in Germany. Speaking on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Rubio emphasized the US’s eagerness to foster “an even more invested and enduring relationship” with the Philippines, despite …

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) calls on the government to address right-of-way disputes hindering the Metro Manila Subway’s construction, warning that further delays could impact economic growth. MAP chairman Eduardo Yap described the P488-billion subway as a “game-changer” that could alleviate traffic congestion and attract investments. However, right-of-way challenges have significantly slowed progress, with the project only over …

A new access point in the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is underway with the construction of the Lingunan Southbound Entry, providing motorists in Valenzuela City with a more efficient route to the toll road. Spanning 491 meters, the entry ramp is a collaboration between NLEX Corporation and the Valenzuela City government. Expected to be completed in April, the project aims …

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) is set to expand the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) with a westward extension to Manila Pier, adding three new stations to improve connectivity and passenger convenience. LRTA Administrator Atty. Fernando Cabrera announced the project as part of efforts to link the train system directly to the ferry terminal, ensuring smoother transfers for …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) fulfilled one of its promises to the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Thursday, February 20, with the turnover of a Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) that it donated to the academy. The simple turnover was held at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City. The donated vehicle is the first of 246 PTVs set …

The Department of Health (DOH) has observed a decline in dengue cases nationwide over the past four weeks, attributing the slowdown to increased public awareness and proactive community efforts. Between January 19 and February 15, a total of 15,134 dengue cases were recorded, reflecting a five percent drop compared to the same period last year. “This welcome change may be …

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the government to take immediate action against the recruitment of Filipinos for overseas scam hubs, warning that such operations expose workers to human trafficking, torture, and other crimes. Citing intelligence reports, Gatchalian revealed that syndicates actively target Filipinos seeking jobs abroad, luring them into illegal activities under false pretenses. He called on the Bureau of …

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) recently met with private hospital groups and national health associations to enhance coordination and improve healthcare services for Filipinos. PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado led discussions with representatives from Metro Pacific Health Corp., Mount Grace Hospital Group, Unilab Foundation, AC Health, St. Luke’s Medical Center, The Medical City, the Private Hospitals Association of …