Arlington, Virginia – On June 26, the United States government, through the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the Philippines’ Department of Transportation (DOTr), announced funding for technical assistance for the construction of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway, which is designed to link three major ports in Luzon and decongest traffic at the Port of Manila. Secretary Frederick D. Go, …
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Office net absorption is at 192k sq.m. this H1 2025 Manila’s residential retains position in Top 10 of Knight Frank’s Prime Global Cities Index Manufacturing, logistics, and cold storage continue to fuel industrial growth in CALABARZON and Central Luzon Iconic hotels are making a comeback in new strategic locations The Philippine real estate sector continues to demonstrate steady growth in …
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by Boy Villasanta Social media are abuzz with photos and videos purportedly showing Kathryn Bernardo at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recently wearing a heavy face mask while pulling her suitcase in. Not far away from her, reportedly on the same day at the same time, was Lucena City Mayor Mark Alcala wearing face mask as well. According to …
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by Brillante Ma. Mendoza In the most recent elections, many actors and celebrities ran for public office. Some won, many lost. Even before the election period, there had been widespread criticism and disparagement from citizens who questioned the competence of celebrities in politics, arguing that governance is not their expertise. Valid criticism or not, politics is a game of perception …
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In the advent of indie spirit, documentary filmmaking is on the rise. Before, docus were non-fictional audio-visual exercises only seen on TV and special screenings in schools for history or social science classes; today, doc projects of diverse topics and issues are also sources of entertainment and information considered as major film productions as well, although exclusively screened in selected …
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There is unity in gaiety of the macho and pretty boy variety. This is the premise not necessarily only of the narrative but more of the characters interplay. It goes without saying that in the company of teenage masseurs spread out in the gross district of the city, there dwells an innate and genuine friendship among them exclusive circle until …
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Actor Ihman Basa Esturco has something to be proud of these days. Her niece Jobelle Junko Nunez, a Filipino based in New Zealand is taking the whole Down Under by storm when she formed Euphoria Dance Studio (with ninety percent Filipino membership) in NZ, competed and won in various dance competitions like 1st Place at Hip Hop Unite New Zealand, …
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The ₱6-million penalty imposed by the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) against AirAsia MOVE, the online booking arm of Malaysia-based Capital A Berhad, for its alleged overpriced fares is “unfair,” according to the conglomerate’s chief executive Tony Fernandes. Fernandes said in a press conference the company has yet to pay the penalty to government. “I was taken a little bit aback …
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The Philippines wants to double the number of airline seats on Philippine-Australia routes, ahead of a new round of air talks. The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is meeting with its Australian counterpart to discuss a proposal to expand the number of seats between the Philippines and Australia. CAB executive director Carmelo Arcilla said the Philippines initiated the air talks, as …
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More local seaports are lined up for upgrade or improvement under the public-private partnerships (PPPs) scheme, with 12 set to be turned over this year, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). The PPA is preparing to complete the PPP of 12 ports in Luzon and Mindanao as part of efforts to tap private resources for infrastructure management. PPA expects …
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