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To boost local economies and domestic tourism, President Marcos directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to accelerate the long-delayed expansion of Naga Airport and the revival of the Philippine National Railways-South Long Haul (PNR-SLH) or Bicol Express, according to Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte. Rep. Villafuerte said Marcos instructed Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan to address the stalled projects …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will start its major modernization effort to improve the EDSA bus carousel during the rehabilitation of Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare. DOTr is planning to build dedicated concourses, away from Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3, to serve as bus stations along the carousel’s soon-to-be 25 stops. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon earlier observed that the queue …

Government will review its plan to remove turboprops from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in light of concerns that certain provinces may be cut off from Metro Manila. The Manila Slot Coordination Committee, which includes the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), will reassess its order instructing airlines to pull their turboprops out of NAIA starting March 30. MIAA general …

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) won the 2024 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Airport (5 to 15 Million Passengers Per Annum) in the Asia-Pacific region. The prestigious recognition came from Airports Council International (ACI) World—widely regarded in the aviation industry. The annual ASQ Awards recognize airport excellence in customer experience based on direct passenger feedback. This makes MCIA’s achievement …

No need to second-guess our decisions when it comes to purchasing our dream home appliances, gadgets and furniture! Whether it’s an item in our online cart or something we spotted at our favorite store, checking out just got easier with this exciting news: Skyro, one of the fastest growing financial technology (fintech) companies in the country, has introduced Skyro Flexi – a unique …

After weeks of high-energy dance battles and creative TikTok entries, Angel’s Pizza proudly announces the winners of its much-awaited TikTok Dance Challenge Grand Finals—an electrifying celebration of talent, creativity, and community! With over 100 entries received from passionate dancers across the country, the competition was fierce. From this impressive pool of talent, six remarkable dance crews advanced to the Grand …

by Boy Villasanta “Iba ang may pinagsamahan (It’s different if there’s something shared in the past),” a powerful Filipino maxim that could perfectly describe the relationship that existed among Coco Martin, his former talent manager Ihman Basas Esturco and award-winning actress Katherine Luna. Katherine reemerged from the entertainment scene right after his controversial interview with newscaster and vlogger Julius Babao …

Andrea Brillantes bolsters the excitement for the new chapter of “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” as she takes on her most daring role yet in the hit action series.  In an interview with “TV Patrol” during her first taping day, Andrea admitted to feeling nervous but she is excited about her decision to take on a new path as an actress that will …

Rising P-pop boy group 1621 explores the lingering feelings and what-ifs of romantic tension in their new single “Bababa.” The upbeat track shows how 1621 members JM, JC, Pan, Win, Migz, and DJ approach love as they liken their feelings to the motion of an elevator ride. It serves as the second single from their upcoming extended play (EP) set …

ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports entertainment gateway in the Philippines, together with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), held its 49th Season Commissioner’s Cup Finals press conference. Attended by esteemed media representatives, the event took place on March 10, 2025, at Quezon City. Present at the presscon are eminent figures of PBA. Seated to answer the questions from the media are Willie …