By Mike G. Jamisola Barring major hitches and glitches, the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) will soon have its own regional office in the province of Cebu. This developed after Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia expressed willingness to help NCSC find a place for the construction of its regional office preferably in Cebu City. Seizing the huge opportunity, NCSC Chairman …
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The Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program will not only ensure the safety of commuters but will also pay dividends for transport workers as it will guarantee their continued source of livelihood, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said Thursday. During a dialogue with the transport groups, Secretary Bautista explained that the PUV Modernization will solve road transportation problems in the country …
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) celebrated the turnover ceremony of the Bike Lane Master Plan (BLMP) in Quezon City today, 27 July 2023. The plan, developed in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Local Government Units (LGUs), aims to foster efficient and interconnected bike lanes in the key metropolitan areas, such as the Metro …
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The privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is expected to address concerns of passenger congestion in the country’s main gateway. According to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is pushing for the NAIA’s privatization this year to upgrade its facilities to accommodate additional passengers. “One major project that the DOTr will implement this year is …
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Ahi Investment Ltd. (AIL) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) recently turned over PGK2.5 million (USD695,000) in dividends to Ahi Prudential Development to fund development projects and programs across the Ahicommunities of Yalu, Kamkumung, Hengali, Butibam, Yanga and Wagang. AIL’s subsidiary, Ahi Terminal Services Ltd., partially owns South Pacific International Container Terminal Ltd. (SPICT), part of the concession agreement between International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and …
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The shortage of plastic cards for driver’s licenses will normalize by September with up to 130,000 unissued cards expected to be received by motorists. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista clarified Tuesday the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) forecast of up to 500,000 plastic card shortage was until October in response to the Memorandum Circular extending the validity …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announces the staging in the country of SiGMA Asia Summit 2023 – a huge gathering of top minds and influential leaders in gaming, blockchain and emerging tech industries. Jointly organized by the SiGMA Group and the Artificial Intelligence Blockchain and Cryptocurrency (AIBC), the highly anticipated event, which takes place on July 19-22 at …
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Manila Water manages to keep its non-revenue water (NRW) average at 13.35% for the first half of this year sustaining 24/7 water supply to its 7.6 million customers in the East Zone of Metro Manila and parts of Rizal. The water company has been maintaining its NRW average below 14% by implementing vigorous maintenance checks, replacement, rehabilitation, and repairs in …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. led on July 17, 2023 the briefing and site inspection of a landmark project here that supports the Chief Executive’s vision to enhance healthcare access in provinces and highly urbanized cities in the country. Members of the PAGCOR Board, executives and other VIP guests pose for a photo opportunity with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) proudly looked back on its past achievements when it celebrated its 40th year at the Marriott Hotel Manila on July 11, 2023. PAGCOR commemorated its four decades of existence by featuring its accomplishments, particularly its huge contributions to nation building. The agency was created in 1983 by virtue of Presidential Decree 1869, also …
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