January, 2025

• 12 January

  DMW, MARINA sign IRR of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers

  

  Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act No. 12021) last January 8, 2025, in a ceremony held at the Malacañang Palace, with Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnessing the IRR signing, underscoring the …

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• 12 January

  2025 1st Cabinet meeting tacked transport infra projects

  

  The first full Cabinet for 2025 discussed issues, concerns and ultimately solutions to such concerns so the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) can implement its projects, Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on January 7, 2025 convened the Cabinet and included in the agenda was implementation of DOTr’s big ticket transport projects. “We had a very fruitful discussions …

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• 12 January

  Sec. Bautista upbeat on MRT-4 construction in 2026

  

  Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista expressed optimism that construction of the MRT-4 line will begin in 2026 as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) focuses on finishing the railway line’s detailed engineering design as well as resolving right-of-way. “We’re very optimistic na masisimulan natin ‘yung MRT-4 … siguro ang construction nito mag start ng 2026,” Sec. Bautista said during an interview …

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• 12 January

  DOTr bullish on 2025 and future projects

  

  The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is confident it will accomplish more projects in 2025 and the coming years to improve mobility and connectivity for Filipinos. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said bright prospects are ahead for the country’s transport system with more projects seen to be completed in the coming years. Sec. Bautista said construction of several big-ticket projects are …

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• 12 January

  Affordability, inflation to be considered in LRT 1 fare adjustment

  

  The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will consider critical factors such as affordability and inflation in deciding on the petition of private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) to adjust LRT-1 ticket prices, according to a transport official. DOTr Assistant Secretary for Railways Jorjette Aquino said the agency’s Railway and Regulatory Unit (RRU) will take into serious consideration not only the …

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• 12 January

  LTO issues 1,046 SCO vs. delinquent vehicle dealers in 2024

  

  The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) against 1,046 dealers in 2024 for their failure to register newly bought motor vehicles within the prescribed time period. LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the agency’s Citizen’s Charter mandates the registration of newly bought motor vehicles to be registered within seven days after …

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• 9 January

  “FPJ’S BATANG QUIAPO” MARKS 100TH WEEK WITH DO-OR-DIE BATTLES

  

  “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” opens the new year with a bang as it marks another milestone with its 100th week on-air, while also ushering in its second year anniversary celebration beginning last Monday (January 6). The action-packed Kapamilya series, which premiered in February 2023, marked its 100th week with an explosive teaser featuring a slew of adrenaline-pumping encounters that are about …

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• 9 January

  DA eyes putting price caps on all imported food products

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Beginning with imported rice, the departments of agriculture and trade and industry are studying setting a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) or price caps that would strike a balance between the cost of landing imported rice here and the interests of consumers. The DA said on Wednesday from rice, it would also study possible MSRP’s …

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• 6 January

  Approved investments surpass 2024 target

  

  The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently announced that approved investments under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. have exceeded the target set for 2024. According to the DTI, the Board of Investments (BOI) approved P1.62 trillion worth of investments, surpassing the P1.5 trillion target and marking a significant increase from the P1.26 trillion recorded in 2023. …

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• 6 January

  State workers to receive P7-K medical allowance

  

  Government workers are set to receive their medical allowance in 2025 following the approval of guidelines by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the grant of a P7,000 medical allowance. The DBM announced that Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved Budget Circular 2024-6, detailing the rules and regulations for the allowance. The initiative is in accordance with Executive …

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