The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) played a key role at the first Mindanao Infrastructure Summit organized by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) last month. This significant event brought together national and local leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to chart the course of Mindanao’s infrastructure development and promote collaborative efforts toward sustainable growth. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain …
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November, 2024
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4 November
United States provides P84-M in humanitarian aid, logistics support for tropical storm Kristine response
The United States government is providing Php84 million ($1.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami. This funding will augment the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) ongoing efforts to deliver lifesaving assistance that will help individuals severely affected by the storm in the Bicol region and Batangas recover safely and with …
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4 November
Celebs respond to socio-civic duties in time of disaster
While severe tropical storm Kristine, international name Trami, has left many regions in the country devastated, celebs from all persuasions pour their benevolent hearts out, reaching out to the hapless victims, another typhoon, this time, Leon, visited us and unleashed as well a flurry of gusty winds and rains, milder, though, in velocity and effects than the preceding cyclone. Still …
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4 November
Memorabilia lend authenticity to John Arcenas’ mimicry of late OPM icon
By Audie See The Filipino music scene is set for a heartwarming revival with “Idol: The April Boy Regino Story,” a biopic that captures the inspiring journey of one of the country’s most beloved music icons. Produced by Water Plus Productions and directed by the acclaimed Efren Reyes, Jr., this film celebrates the life of April Boy Regino, the man …
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4 November
“Idol The April Boy Regino Story”: Docudrama as tearjerker
Most people in the biz in a huddle and press briefs address Water Plus Productions’ “Idol The April Boy Regino Story” biopic or filmbio. It is a docudrama as well. It is eponymously, posthumously a fictional narrative based on real events loosely weaved together unfolds as the life and times of one of Original Pilipino Music (OPM)’s icons of mushy …
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4 November
The other Gillian without J
If there is Jillian Ward, there is Gillian Francesca, a Junior High student at the Tondo High School. The only difference is the start of their first names. Although they have different personalities, both Jillian and Gillian are beautiful faces. We must distinguish one from the other. Anyway, I first met Gillian when she guested in our defunct online show, …
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4 November
Ensure safety, security, and comfort of seagoing passengers this Undas 2024
In line with the activation of the Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2024 in all transport hubs in the country, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista, along with other transport officials, conducted an inspection at the Manila North Harbor last 31 October 2024. The inspection started at the port’s new Passenger Terminal Building (PTB), where the Secretary monitored the flow …
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4 November
MARINA Participates in IORIS 2nd Steering Committee Session
SRI LANKA — The Maritime Industry Authority-Enforcement Service (MARINA-ES) participated in the Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) 2nd Steering Committee Session, facilitated by the invitation and sponsorship of the EU CRIMARIO program. Throughout the two-day event, attendees engaged in plenary sessions and working groups, tackling significant issues such as the future ownership of the IORIS platform, strategic priorities, regional cooperation …
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4 November
Sec. Bautista’s order: ensure CASSA service during undas 2024
The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) four sectors must ensure passengers are given comfortable, affordable, safe, secure and accessible service during the Undas season. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said DOTr has activated the Oplan Biyaheng Ayos to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers who will flock to terminals to travel to their home provinces. “Every peak season mayroon kaming …
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4 November
MARINA concludes gender and development focus group
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) concluded its inaugural Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Gender and Development (GAD) to address gender-related issues and formulate strategies for fostering a more inclusive and equitable maritime sector, held from 21 to 25 October 2024. Deputy Administrator for Planning, Ms. Nenita S. Atienza emphasized the importance of addressing gender equality in the maritime industry. “Our …
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