February, 2025

• 24 February

  New NLEX entry ramp to ease Valenzuela traffic

  

  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 …

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• 24 February

  LRT-2 extension to reach Manila Harbor with three new stations

  

  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 …

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• 24 February

  PAGCOR turns over PTV to PMA

  

  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 …

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• 24 February

  DOH notes decline in dengue cases

  

  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 …

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• 24 February

  Senator seeks urgent action vs. recruitment of Filipinos for scam hubs

  

  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 …

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• 24 February

  PhilHealth, private hospitals strengthen ties for better healthcare

  

  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 …

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• 24 February

  State gaming firm pledges support for Special Class BPOs

  

  The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reiterated its support for the country’s Special Class Business Process Outsourcing (SCBPOs) companies and cited the sector’s contributions to providing thousands of quality jobs for Filipinos. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco also assured the country’s foreign chambers of commerce that the state gaming firm will continue its advocacy for SCBPOs and …

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• 24 February

  Transit Revolution

  

  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision to move away from a transportation system dominated by private cars is a long-overdue step toward a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable urban mobility network. As newly-appointed Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon emphasized, this shift signals a renewed commitment to prioritizing public transport, pedestrian infrastructure, and alternative mobility options over the traditional …

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• 24 February

  Stopping the freefall of raw sugar prices

  

  BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz It is a nice and wise move for the Sugar Regulatory Administration to repeat the voluntary purchase program (VPP) for raw sugar– or siphoning off a substantial volume of the sweetener from the local market–to prevent the freefall of raw sugar prices prior to the peak milling season. First adopted in the crop …

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• 24 February

  Dairy collaboration with France to increase Phl’s milk sufficiency rate

  

  The National Dairy Administration (NDA) aims to raise the country’s milk sufficiency rate from the current 1.66% to 5% by 2028 through international collaboration and potential funding from France’s government and private sector. The Philippines and France recently signed an agreement to boost dairy sector cooperation, with an ongoing feasibility study assessing the viability of a large-scale milk production project. …

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