January, 2025

• 12 January

  Maharlika Highway rehabilitation to be prioritized 

  

  The rehabilitation of key sections of the Maharlika Highway in Quezon Province has been prioritized for 2025 to improve road conditions and ensure smoother travel along this vital national rout. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Quezon 4th District Engineer Rodolfo Florido said the project will cover sections from Malikboy in Pagbilao to Santa Catalina in Atimonan, the town of …

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• 12 January

  NGCP remains optimistic on grid projects

  

  The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) remains optimistic about keeping its ongoing grid projects on track despite encountering challenges. “Despite challenges being encountered in right-of-way acquisition and permitting, with the support of relevant government agencies, we are optimistic that we are on track to finish these projects in the pipeline,” the NGCP said in a statement last week. The …

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• 12 January

  DOTr: Infra projects exempted from election ban

  

  Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista is confident that the upcoming election ban on government projects will not affect the agency’s big-ticket infrastructure projects. After the first full Cabinet meeting with President Marcos this year, Bautista assured that the DOTr can push through with its activities and projects as these have started long before the election ban. “Iyong election …

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• 12 January

  Salceda urges NGCP to undergo national security review 

  

  CITING national security issues, a House Committee urged the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to undergo a “national security review” amid foreign ownership concerns over the country’s grid system. Albay Rep. Jose Ma. Clemente S. Salceda, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said the NGCP could have violated the Philippine Anti-Dummy law, which bars foreigners from …

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• 12 January

  Couple Coco Martin and Julia Montes go aggie

  

  Not only are they publicly showing their real life romance after all these years, Coco Martin and Julia Montes are displaying their love for farming to sustain life. Coco and Julia are advocating the return to agriculture for ordinary Filipinos that include them for sustainable food and economy. According to DragonFruitDepot, Martin and Montes are aggressive and progressive leaders in …

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• 12 January

  Showbiz connection of a dearly departed; Dina Bonnevie widowed

  

  Aside from being an elder sister, my late Ate (a term of endearment to an older woman by blood or by affinity) Lily V. Arriero was a confidante in many of my entertainment beat reporting ways. She might not be a fan or as you may say, fond (pun intended), of showbiz news, i.e., hot items (read: gossip) but she …

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• 12 January

  Stage musical on Filipinos’ test on spirituality now a movie

  

  Filipino production companies Balin Remjus Inc. and Great Media Productions, Inc. have announced that “Nasaan Si Hesus?,” a play written by the late Nestor U. Torre with music and lyrics by Mrs. Lourdes “Bing” Pimentel, is now a major motion picture. Its ensemble cast is composed of stars that have made a mark in the fields of singing and acting; …

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• 12 January

  Asia’s Sentimental Songstress Imelda Papin holds b-day concert at Resorts World

  

  Despite her many socio-civic activities, Asia’s Sentimental Songstress and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Director Imelda A. Papin has still ample time to showcase her singing prowess. On January 25, 2025 at the Newport Performing Arts of the Manila Resorts World, Imelda will once again set the stage ablaze with her fiery and pulsating performance for charity. The show is …

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• 12 January

  MyDermaDoctor: Where Aesthetic Care Blends with Holistic Healing

  

  BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero Ringing in the New Year with a Renewed Mind, Body, and Soul Here at MyDermaDoctor, beauty goes beyond skin deep. The clinic pioneers a holistic approach—nurturing both the internal and external self for better transformative results. Led by Dr. Gwen Matias, a seasoned clinical-aesthetic dermatologist, MyDermaDoctor blends science with wellness to create a safe space where …

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• 12 January

  NCCA 2025 calendar spotlights Aklan’s heritage pina weaving

  

  The heritage practice of weaving the piña of Aklan is featured in the 2025 wall calendar of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), an annual tradition cherished for being informative and promoting Philippine culture and heritage. The handloom weaving of the pineapple textile, estimated to be about two centuries old, is now being practiced by the Akeanon …

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