November, 2024

• 18 November

  MRT- 4 groundbreaking in H1 2025

  

  Construction of the Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT-4) is expected before the second quarter of 2025 with the engineering design already in the final stages, according to Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista.  “Siguro mga next year yun. Tinatapos lang namin yung detailed engineering design. Hopefully, late first quarter [of 2025],” Sec. Bautista said on the sidelines of the MPTC …

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• 18 November

  MRT-3, LRT-2 OPS extended for holiday season

  

  Operations of MRT-3 and LRT-2 will be extended to accommodate late night shoppers and workers during the holiday rush.  Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said they are expecting the usual traffic during Christmas season.  “Alam natin na yung holiday season will create traffic. Posible na dagdagan namin yung operations ng MRT-3,” Sec. Bautista said.  “We can extend it up to …

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• 18 November

  Sec. Bautista ranks 10th among top performing cabinet secretaries

  

  Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista placed 10th among the best performing Cabinet Secretaries under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, according to a survey by RP Mission and Development Foundation Inc.’s (RPMD) job performance ratings.  In the independent, non-commissioned third quarter survey, Sec. Bautista posted a 75.8% rating on the overall job performance conducted last September 20-30, 2024.  Sec. Bautista vowed …

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• 18 November

  Biometric processing to enhance aviation security 

  

  The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and United States (US) firm UltraPass signed an agreement to enhance safety and operations at airports via an efficient digital identity verification.  Under the agreement, the DOTr will pilot UltraPass’ UAuth protocols to authenticate identities, which adds a layer of protection at the county’s airports.  The UAuth solution will be piloted at the Iloilo Airport …

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• 15 November

  BingoPlus Stands as the Official Livestreaming Partner in the Philippines for the 73rd Miss Universe

  

  BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, is proudly supporting the upcoming 73rd Miss Universe in Mexico as the “Exclusive Livestreaming Partner in the Philippinesfor the Preliminaries and National Costume Competition.” Miss Universe is a renowned pageant organization that enjoys widespread popularity both in the Philippines and internationally. This year, Miss Universe Philippines 2024, Chelsea Manalo, has mentally and …

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• 14 November

  Beauty-queen actress Azenith Briones’ Christmas wish to reunite with kids comes true

  

  by Boy Villasanta Christmas is just around the corner but the joy and happiness it brings comes earlier than expected. After six months of isolation, beauty-queen actress Azenith Briones has finally come out of the rehabilitation center she was forced to commit when her children allegedly collectively agreed to enter her into a reformatory facility due to drug addiction, an …

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• 13 November

  SUPERMAN RETURNS: Bong Suntay announces comeback to represent Quezon City’s 4th District

  

  Former Quezon City 4th District Representative, Atty. Jesus “Bong” Suntay, is stepping back into the political arena, reaffirming his dedication to public service as he prepares for the upcoming Halalan 2025 elections. Undeterred by the challenges of running against an incumbent, Suntay is energized by the overwhelming public sentiment calling for the “Return of Superman”—a nickname affectionately given to him …

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• 13 November

  BingoPlus’ newest Mega Jackpot winner bags P154 Million Pesos 

  

  BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, announced its newest Bingo Mega Jackpot winner on November 13, 2024 with a grand total of 154,148,662 Pesos winning prize. The Bingo Mega Jackpot winner of 154 million Pesos is the highest prize ever won so far in the BingoPlus platform. With only 5 Pesos worth of cards, the BingoPlus user purchased …

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• 12 November

  Statement of Enrique K Razon Jr on the Durban Port Privatization

  

  This was a well-run, rigorous, and transparent tender process despite what Maersk has attempted to make people believe.  ICTSI is one of the largest terminal operators in the world and is, from an EBITDA standpoint, larger than Maersk’s APM Terminals. We outbid Maersk by 100M USD and they are attempting to use a non-essential technicality to ensure that the Government of South Africa does …

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• 12 November

  Rising from the Rubble: SM Scholars turn tragedy into triumph post-Yolanda

  

  Eleven years ago, Typhoon Yolanda—the super typhoon that reshaped countless lives—made landfall and changed the face of the Philippines. Tacloban City, at the heart of the storm’s devastation, bore witness to unimaginable loss and hardship. Amidst this adversity, a group of young students rose resiliently from the wreckage, guided by hope and a renewed sense of purpose. Through the SM …

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