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Asia’s Timeless Diva Dulce was very impressed by the concept of celebrating the 174th birth year of the Filipino freedom fighter Marcelo H. del Pilar, one of the pioneering spirits of freedom of the press during the oppressive colonial rule of Spain over the Philippines in the 18th century. But Dulce couldn’t make it because she would be in Cebu …
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August, 2024
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26 August
Beauty queen-actress reunites with son in US
Distance makes the heart grows fonder. Such situation is true to the actress and 1982 Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Maris Isabel Lopez. Maria Isabel has been going in and out of the United States of America since she got married to American lawyer Jonathan Melrod. Lopez by all means has managed to go home to the Philippines when she has movie, television …
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26 August
LGUs can help resolve R-O-W, LPTRP issues—DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and local government units (LGUs) need to work together to address transport issues such as right-of-way and Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) to facilitate implementation of transport infrastructure projects. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said DOTr need to closely coordinate with LGUs on ironing out issues on transport projects. “We also need to intimately …
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26 August
DOTr Sec congratulates pioneering EMS graduates
Secretary Jaime J. Bautista recently welcomed Dr. Melvin H. Villaruz, lead trainor and assessor of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for NCR of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), who proudly presented the first three personnel from the Special Action & Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) who successfully completed the TESDA EMS National Certificate II program. The pioneering graduates …
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26 August
Revised tollway guidelines OK’d by DOTr, LTO, TRB
Motorists using toll expressways under the jurisdiction of the Tollways Regulatory Board (TRB) are advised of the effectivity of revised guidelines in the use of tollways under Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) no. 2024-001 signed last 01 August 2024. A copy of the JMC has been submitted for registration at the University of the Philippines-Office of the National Administrative Register (UP-ONAR) …
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26 August
NHCP unveils 4 historical markers in Marawi
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has installed four new historical markers in the city of Marawi in Lanao del Sur. The “Pagtatanggol sa Marawi” and “Labanan sa Marawi” markers were unveiled at the Lanao People’s Park and Public Library. The unveiling was led by NHCP chair Regalado Trota Jose Jr., Lanao del Sur Provincial Governor Mamintal A. …
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26 August
Government investing heavily on airport infra
Government is investing more in the aviation sector to provide comfortable travel to passengers and international tourists, Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said. Sec. Bautista said passengers should expect improved and better experience at the Ninoy Aquino International Airort (NAIA) as the airport’s operation and maintenance will be turned over to the New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. in September. “The government …
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26 August
DOTr prioritizing PCG modernization
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will prioritize the modernization of the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) aerial and marine assets to better protect the West Philippine Sea and avoid further oil spill incidents that has damaged the country’s marine environment. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista assured PCG officials of the agency’s support to strengthen its capability in responding to maritime incidents …
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26 August
New vision for OTS under new leadership
The Office of Transportation (OTS) officially welcomed a new Administrator, Undersecretary Crizaldo O. Nieves who gave new strategic directions and guidance for the OTS delineating his 5-year Development Plan. Usec. Nieves pledged to support OTS personnel to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives. He emphasized the importance of cooperation, integrity, fairness and excellence in providing quality service to the public. …
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26 August
JAS DESIGN & BUILD DEVELOPMENT CORP. BUILDING INTEGRITY
JAS Design and Build Development Corporation is new in the business but it is not just a simple company that dreams of becoming big in due time. It aims to be a household name in the Philippines by providing high-quality design and construction services through. value engineering and state-of-the-art technology. It was just a coincidence that one the three honchos …
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