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In 2028, construction of the P873.62 billion North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project will be completed and the trains will be up and running. Chairman Michael Ted Macapagal of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) made the announcement in a speech delivered at a meeting of the prestigious Rotary Club of Makati held at the New World Hotel last week. “All human, …

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday confirmed that a minor glitch occurred during its 3-Digit game 2 PM draw on February 27, 2024 after one of its draw machines failed to capture one of the winning balls. The 3-Digit draw offers a top prize of P4,500 for each winning ticket. PCSO General Manager Mel Robles explained that their …

College of Science (CS) Dean Giovanni Tapang held up a little white device as he finished his presentation. “This is a ₱150,000 component,” he described. “Isa lang gumagawa nito sa buong mundo, pero ang hirap pilitin sila na magregister sa PhilGEPS,” he continued, referring to the requirement that foreign companies must first register to the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System …

By Rose de la Cruz The Ombudsman is now investigating the sale of rice– mandated to be used for buffer stocking for relief operations during emergencies and calamities (both natural and man-made)– to select private millers and traders by the National Food Authority from 2023 to January this year. In an interview with broadcaster, Anthony ‘Tunying’ Taverna, Ombudsman Samuel Martirez …

Kadiwa Pop up stores were launched last February 23 at the PHLPost Post Office branch located at the municipal compound of Mariveles in the Province of Bataan. Present during the ribbon cutting ceremony and presentation of exhibits are Atty. Ace Jello C. Concepcion, Mariveles Mayor, Angelito S. Rubia, Mariveles Vice-Mayor, Ms. Merma Lea R. Abalos, PHLPost Area Director, Northwest Luzon …

For such a long time in the Philippines, insurance coverage was a privilege enjoyed almost exclusively by well-to-do Filipinos. Thanks to Jean Henri Lhuillier, the man behind the success of microfinance leader Cebuana Lhuillier, insurance has now become more inclusive and accessible to the general population.  In 2020, Cebuana Lhuillier established a future-ready insurance brokerage firm named Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance …

By Rose de la Cruz Can retail, food chain employees– whose employment are seasonal (or during peak season)– be classified as regular employees as recently ruled by the Supreme Court in the case of hacienda farm workers? This question deserves serious thought as these underemployed workers deserve a sense of job security to be more productive and contribute significantly to …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Grab Philippines’ contribution in generating local employment in the country as the administration carries out initiatives to provide more jobs to Filipinos. “Your impact on unemployment numbers comprises about 1.1 percent of the increase in employment in the past year and half. That was Grab, so that’s the 300,000 that we’re talking about has …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected on Wednesday the Airport to New Clark City Access Road (ANAR) in Mabalacat, Pampanga where he directed the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to ensure the timely completion of the project. In his speech during the inspection of the ANAR, President Marcos said that the completion of the project will not only pave …

Science and technology (S&T) are pivotal in the development of the Philippines, offering innovative solutions to address societal challenges.  The University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) continues its tradition of advancing S&T in the country through rigorous research endeavors led by its scientists.  In 2023, UPD-CS scientists achieved significant milestones with their studies published in renowned, …