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10 July

About time DoTr files suit vs. CRRC Dalian for ‘unsuitable’ trains

By Rose de la Cruz Even before the Duterte administration, the controversy over the unsuitability and non-compliance of the trains delivered by CRRC Dalian Co. Ltd. for the MRT3 system had blown but with the assumption of Rodrigo Duterte to the presidency, the conflict was swept under the rugs. Today, the same trouble still hounds the Department of Transportation, which …

10 July

WOCEE and WOSAS: The Leading Tech and Security Hub in the Country

The leading platform that brings together the two outstanding events showcasing the latest advancements and innovations in electronics and security will carry on in driving progress toward a better future. This objective will be achieved through the esteemed organization of Worldbex Services International (WSI), which will host the notable World of Consumer Electronics Expo (WOCEE) and the World of Safety …

9 July

Maxxis, CST, and Presa Tires’ Commitment to Quality and Reliability with a 7-Year Confidence Warranty

Maxxis, CST, and Presa Tires have long been committed to quality and reliability, evident through their impressive 7-year confidence warranty from the date of purchase. This offering underscores the brands’ dedication to providing tires that are not only affordable but also safe and reliable. Beyond ensuring customer satisfaction, this initiative also serves as a cornerstone in fostering the trust of …

9 July

DOTr expands Intramuros bike lanes

Cyclists and tourists, particularly Manilenos, now get to enjoy the historic significance of Intramuros with a twist, after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) completes the expansion of bike lanes inside the walled city. Cyclists can now bike around a stretch of almost 19 kilometers of safe lanes. Last March, the transport agency launched 9.6 kilometers of bike lanes. Transportation Assistant …

9 July

Cable cars to be built in Baguio

A novel transport system will soon be studied to determine the viability of self-driving cable cars for testing in Baguio City. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Zip Infrastructure Co. Ltd. to conduct a feasibility study on cable cars – called Zippar – for installation inside Camp John Hay, Baguio. “The Zippar …

9 July

6 TBMS to fast-track subway digging by yearend

At least six tunnel boring machines for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) are expected to be operating by the end of 2024, according to Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista. Sec. Bautista said construction for the country’s first underground railway system is in full blast with four TBMs already operating. “Yun Metro Manila Subway continuous ‘yung operations ng ating boring …

9 July

Private funding speeds up airport projects – CAAP exec

The funding infused by the private sector helps in speeding up aviation projects and improving airports across the archipelago as it fills budget limitation gaps, an aviation official said. CAAP Deputy Director General for Administration Danjun Lucas said airport projects through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme address problems in lack of public funding and delay in improvement procurement. “Yun pong …

9 July

New rail lines to solve traffic—Sec. Bautista

Big ticket railway projects are seen to solve the country’s traffic woes once all these rail lines are simultaneously operating, Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said Friday. “Ang magandang contribution nito [rail projects], it will solve the traffic problem,” Sec. Bautista said. The transport chief pointed out that the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) System can service at least 1 million …

9 July

MARINA confident of data security with new blockchain system

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) assured the public that its new Blockchain-Enabled Automated Certification System (BEST) offers enhanced data security amid concerns over recent data breaches in the country. “Blockchain technology significantly enhances data security,” MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan said. “In a blockchain, the database is divided into blocks. If one block is breached, the others remain unaffected.” “Blockchains are …

9 July

Carla Abellana admits she’s divorced from Tom Rodriguez

Now it can be told? After four years of no true and clear-cut picture of what really transpired in the celebrated split between Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez, the jigsaw-puzzle is still unanswered. What is clear as the blue sky of the civil status of married couple Carla and Tom was the decision of a foreign court as far as …

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