On the other hand, whether through media or cultural narratives, Filipinos often view politicians—celebrity or not—as saviors who will single-handedly transform the nation. Each candidate becomes a symbol for change, and we place immense hope in them, only to end up disillusioned. Of course, we also must understand how the desperate and less educated vote. It is not easy to …
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The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through its groundbreaking program CCP National Theatre Live, traverses the complex human mind in classics “Hamlet” and “A Streetcar Named Desire” this July. Shot live from the National Theatres in London, “Hamlet”returns to the Philippine shore this July 29, 6:00 p.m.,at Glorietta 4 Cinema 4 in Makati City, while “A Streetcar Named Desire” …
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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. formally launched the deployment of the Dalian trains at MRT 3, nearly a decade after government acquired the train sets. “This is the first day that these Dalian trains are finally in service — mula noong binili, hindi pa nagamit ito,” Marcos said as a Dalian train rolls by MRT-3 Santolan-Annapolis Station. The Philippines acquired 48 light …
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) wants to talk with state-run banks to explore possible financial relief for jeepney operators struggling to repay loans tied to the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo E. Guadiz III said the agency will initiate discussions with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Land Bank of the Philippines and …
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HO CHI MINH, Vietnam – The Vietnamese affiliate of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is implementing a $1.5-billion project covering three districts south of Vietnam, its biggest undertaking this year. Officials of CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC (CII B&R) said the company is poised to be handpicked by the Vietnamese government as the investor for the Ho Chi Minh …
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The metro’s major railways are giving 50% discount to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced as he launched the discount program at the MRT-3 Santolan-Annapolis Station. “Ang makikinabang dito sa programang ito ay siguro mga 13 milyong senior citizen at saka 7 milyon na PWD,” Marcos told the crowd. The 50% discount is available …
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said government has eliminated an 11-year backlog in motorcycle plate production, in compliance to a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expedite the process. DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon said 5.4 million motorcycle plates were produced this year, effectively clearing the backlog that had accumulated since 2014. These plates are now being distributed to Land …
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The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is pushing for the passage of two bills aimed at modernizing the shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) sector and improving the country’s ship registry, in line with global green and technological shifts. Pending at the 20th Congress are the SBSR Development Bill and the Philippine Ship Registry Bill which will close regulatory and financing gaps …
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by Boy Villasanta Professional rivalry between and among siblings or mere cousins in the biz is real. But not for singer Gloria Papin, the elder sister of Asia’s Sentimental Songstres Imelda Papin. Not just as yet. “So far, there’s no competition between me and my sister,” humbly admitted Gloria in sn exclusive interview at general assembly ov the Citizen’s Information …
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by Boy Villasanta One of the ways to be casted in any film, television, theater and multimedia project is through auditions. Once a talent passes a tryout, he or she lands a role in a project. Auditions are no simple processes, though. Therefore, what are the factors involved in effective auditioning to merit a part in an audio-visual work? These …
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