February, 2025

• 2 February

  DOTr-SAICT cracks down on illegal transport ops

  

  The Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT), through its Special Operations Group (SOG), conducted an anti-colorum operation across different locations in Cavite and Laguna, focusing on unauthorized transport services, ensuring compliance with transport regulations, and promoting road safety. The surprise operation resulted in five Temporary Operators Permit (TOPs) issued for eight violations, including – one case of driving …

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• 2 February

  DOTr prioritizes port modernization, welfare of seafarers

  

  The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is actively pursuing maritime projects and initiatives, prioritizing the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers, safeguarding our coastal territory, and modernizing port infrastructure. DOTr said a P16.9 billion New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP) – to be constructed in Consolacion, Cebu – will decongest the existing Cebu Base Port, while improving cargo handling capacity and …

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• 2 February

  Asia-Pacific airline industry poised for growth in 2025

  

  Airline companies in Asia Pacific, including those in the Philippines, are set to maintain their international capacity growth trajectory in 2025, according to the Centre for Asia-Pacific Aviation (CAPA). While surpassing pre-pandemic levels is anticipated, CAPA said this growth would be tempered by ongoing aircraft availability issues. “Airlines in this region are collectively already close to 2019 capacity levels in …

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• 2 February

  DPWH completes Baguio City bypass road project

  

  The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a crucial segment of the Baguio City Bypass Road Project, a vital initiative aimed at alleviating traffic congestion along Major Mane and Kennon Road. Newly completed segment covers 0.44-kilometer of the 4.374-kilometer bypass road. This section features widened curves, concrete retaining walls, open canal for water drainage, sidewalks, curb, and gutter, …

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January, 2025

• 28 January

  DRAWING WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS @ SUNSHINE PLACE

  

  Sunshine Place collaborates once more with artist Sir Jen Consumido to offer Fundamentals of Drawing Workshop from February 4 – March 11,2025.  The course focuses on an academic approach in learning about traditional drawing, aiming to impart knowledge and techniques for developing drawing skills using various traditional media.  The objective is to enhance observation skills, while also guiding students to …

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• 28 January

  Filipino cybersecurity expert receives Global Achievement Award from int’l IT organization

  

  The International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), the world’s largest IT security organization, recognized Filipino technology expert Ricson Singson Que, with the 2024 ISC2 Inclusion Impact Award for the Asia Pacific Region. ISC2 likewise bestowed the Inclusion Impact Award to SLAMM Technologies Director of Operations Francisca Boateng for the Americas and Bouygues Construction Head of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & …

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• 27 January

  Palace denies hand in blank items in 2025 bicam report

  

  Malacañang categorically denied involvement in the alleged “blank pages” in the bicameral conference committee report on the 2025 national budget, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Friday. “Alisin natin sa consciousness ninyo na kami ay may kinalaman sa mga blank pages na sinasabi ninyo,” Bersamin stated during a press conference. He clarified that the Executive Branch, including President Ferdinand R. …

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• 27 January

  BI rescues 4 human trafficking victims at NAIA

  

  Four human trafficking victims were rescued at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Friday. The victims, aged 28, 31, 35, and 43, were intercepted by members of the Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) during an operation on January 22. Initially claiming to be officemates traveling to …

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• 27 January

  Lawmaker to fight illicit trade of cigars, vapor products

  

  Senator Sherwin Gatchalian announced on Friday his plans to combat the illicit trade of cigarettes and vapor products, aiming to address government revenue losses and mitigate health risks linked to smoking and vaping. According to data from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the government incurred a revenue loss of P40 billion from 2021 to 2024 due to the illegal …

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• 27 January

  Individuals cleared of tax cases not exempt from paying taxes

  

  The Supreme Court said on Friday that taxpayers acquitted of criminal tax charges remain obligated to settle their tax liabilities. This decision followed the dismissal of tax evasion cases against E & D Parts and Supply, Inc. and its treasurer by the Court’s Second Division, citing a lack of evidence. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) had filed the …

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