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By Rose de la Cruz In December 2023, Statista (a global data and business intelligence platform founded in Germany covering 80,000 topics and operating in 13 locations worldwide) published a cinema usage survey in the Philippines which said that only 14 percent of consumers in the Philippines have been to cinemas within the past 12 months, 1 percent in the …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has institutionalized the use of the electronic travel (eTravel) information system for all inbound and outbound international passengers and crew members to ensure efficient travel procedures in the Philippines.  Under Administrative Order (AO) 24, inked by Marcos on Aug. 27 and first published in a local newspaper on Saturday, the e-travel system will serve as …

Traffic in Quezon City area is expected to get better.  That’s because MRT 7 is set to have partial operation of its twelve stations in the fourth quarter of 2025.  The Tala station in Caloocan Station, on the other hand, will be operational by the year 2026.  Transportation Undersecretary Jeremey Regino made the assurances during the hearing of the Department …

The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is on the right track in implementing the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said.  “The report that we have provided to the President, the Philippine Development Report last year pointed out, that in so far as the implementation of the Philippine …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law Wednesday Republic Act No. 12019, known as the “Loss and Damage Fund Board Act.”  The new law grants juridical personality and legal capacity to the Loss and Damage Fund Board, which will respond to loss and damage due to climate change.  With the passage of R.A. No. 12019, the Board, as the …

The private sector has lauded the government’s efforts in improving the water distribution system in Metro Manila, noting that it has successfully enhanced and sustained the region’s water distribution system.  The improved pipelines and water systems have enabled the government to reduce system losses and mitigate flooding in prone areas.  This was highlighted by the Private Sector Advisory Council on …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the civil service modernization program that will finally help improve efficiency in the bureaucracy and streamline the country’s civil service, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced on Thursday.  NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine Civil Service Modernization Project (PCSMP) will help upgrade the country’s civil service, particularly in streamlining processes and …

The country will continue to adhere to international law, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. asserted on Thursday.  The Chief Executive made the remark as he cited the importance of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which he said is a vital part of Philippine foreign policy considering all the present challenges it faces.  “The Permanent Court of Arbitration is an important …

The turnover to private concessionaire New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is going smoothly, according to Transportation Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Roberto Lim.  Usec. Lim said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) are conducting monthly joint steering committee talks with the NNIC to ensure smooth transition as the …

The rapid adoption of e-wallets in the Philippines marks a significant shift in how Filipinos manage their finances.  As digital payment platforms like GCash, Maya, and others become integral to everyday transactions, more Filipinos are experiencing the convenience and efficiency that e-wallets offer.  From paying bills and purchasing goods to transferring funds and receiving remittances, e-wallets provide a level of …