February, 2025

• 2 February

  DOTR eyes underground rail line in Cebu

  

  The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is looking into the construction of an underground rail line in Cebu province to help address vehicular traffic. In an interview over a government-owned radio system, DOTr Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development Timothy John Batan said such a project was first discussed with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in 2024. It was conceived as part …

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• 2 February

  PPA to improve Camarines Norte port

  

  The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is allocating P2.11 billion to improve Jose Panganiban port in Camarines Norte and  make it suitable for servicing the offshore wind industry. The port regulator is inviting interested parties to submit bids for the port improvement project on or before Feb. 4, it said in a bid notice. According to the PPA, the winning bidder …

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• 2 February

  ADB, Ayala Corp to install EV charging stations

  

  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ayala Corp. (AC) have inked a $100-million financing deal to procure and install electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and to acquire electric vehicles (EVs) for commercial distribution. Under the agreement, ADB’s financing will be used to develop an EVCS network in the Philippines and to procure electric vehicles from leading manufacturers, which will then …

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• 2 February

  DOTR: P56-M for feasibility study for new Surigao Airport

  

  The Department of Transportation (DoTr) is set to commission a feasibility study for the Surigao Airport development project for P56.53 million. In DoTr’s procurement plan, P56.53 million has been allocated to hire consultants to develop the feasibility study and master plan; the environmental impact assessment study; and the detailed engineering design for the New Surigao Airport. It said an auction …

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• 2 February

  Gloria Romero: Goodbye to a Classic Tradition

  

  The death of Gloria Romero, Queen of Philippine Movies is an end to an era. Gloria, Gloria Anne Borrego Galla in real life, was the symbol of classic beauty in her time—pretty face, elusive, typical mestiza actress molded in Hollywood tradition of a star, magnetic personality, enigmatic character, among other features of a timeless screen muse. She was synonymous to …

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• 2 February

  Erick Valena’s fashion homecoming in the countryside

  

  Young fashion designer Erick Valena hits the nail right on its head. When the thrust of the national government and the private sectors is to bring arts and culture closer to the grassroots, Erick finally bids adieu to the big city’s complex behavior and its businesses’ cutthroat competition to try and settle in the rural setting bringing with him his …

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• 2 February

  Imelda Papin still wows ’em all

  

  For Imelda Papin, singing has been a career, and now, a therapy. Who wouldn’t wonder that for a grandma like her, music is an eternal passion and a panacea to all worries in her life, shrugging and smiling them off. In her latest gig, “Imelda Papin Birthday Special” held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at the Resorts World Manila, …

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• 2 February

  Dreams in his tender age

  

  This early, to make it big in show business is the primary goal of John Carl S. Garcia who was born on August 19, 2010. It’s a blessing that his director and acting coach Mark Arvin Agcaoili Bago is at his beck and call. John Carl digs reading and modelling as hobbies. (Boy Villasanta)

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• 2 February

  DOTr to expand Active Transport projects

  

  The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will not only continue but also expand the agency’s active transport projects to make roads inclusive even for cyclists and pedestrians. Transportation Undersecretary Jesus Ferdinand Ortega said DOTr will continue establishing bike lanes throughout the country as well as bike facilities for cyclists and bike commuters. “Tuloy po ang programa ng bike lanes. On the …

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• 2 February

  PHL intensifies compliance to IMO civil liability and compensation standards

  

  The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is advancing the Philippines’ commitment to maritime safety and environmental protection by its recent hosting of the National Workshop on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Civil Liability and Compensation Conventions. Held in collaboration with the IMO, the workshop was conducted January 27 to 31, 2025, in Pasay City. The event highlights MARINA’s leadership in aligning …

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