While Filipino airline passengers usually fly economy when they visit the United States and Asian destinations, more travelers are also splurging on business-class tickets in the past year, according to a report by travel company Trevolution Group. Trevolution, in a statement, reported that demand for economic class tickets, which accounted for 94% of the total bookings, grew by 36% to …
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The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) hopes that full cashless toll collection and interoperability among expressway operators can be implemented within the year, despite existing challenges in account management and system reliability. TRB Executive Director Alvin Carullo said that while the original plan for full cashless implementation has been suspended for further review, the board is actively working on resolving key …
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The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has launched the Integrated Management System (IMS) to ensure compliance with global standards in quality management, sustainability and operational efficiency. PPA formally introduced the IMS at the Port Management Offices (PMOs) NCR-North and NCR-South on Feb. 24, 2025. The initiative enhances port operations by aligning with ISO standards and the Government Quality Management Systems Standards …
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Government need to catch up in securing the right-of-way (ROW) for big-ticket railways, with nearly 49,000 informal settler families (ISFs) still waiting to be relocated. As of November 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) resettled only 1,756 of the 50,633 ISFs that live within the alignment of priority railways, based on a report submitted to the House of Representatives. These …
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The brand has dedicated its entire range of HERSHEY’S Bars to celebrate inspiring women around us, while leveraging tech to enable users celebrate their Sheroes with personalized messages Hershey Philippines Pvt Ltd., a subsidiary of The Hershey Company, a leading global snacking and confectionary company and the largest producer of quality chocolates in North America, has launched its campaign for …
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by Boy Villasanta What is the relationship of science and medicine to show business? They are conduits for the betterment of humankind. Take it from registered nurse Ramon Capanzana who dabbles as a concert producer in the US. ‘I am a nurse but I also dig show business not only by producing concerts in the US but also engaging in …
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by Boy Villasanta Despite the postponement of the 2025 Manila International Film Festival in Los Angeles, California last February because of the raging wildfires that destroyed properties in LA, the 2nd MIFF which was moved to the first week of March went on with many Filipino stars in attendance. The 2025 MIFF kicked off March 4, 2026 with a Tribute Gala …
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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Towards the end of a 5-day series of wacky reunions, big and small, major and minor, the old boys asked, “Do you want to gather again, one more time?” The past days and weeks have seen a hectic, intoxicating swirl of get-togethers marked by a grand homecoming celebrating the 55th anniversary (emerald year) of De La Salle-Lipa …
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Tradition meets innovation in the Philippines’ biggest, sweetest bakery event, Bakery Fair 2025. The Filipino Chinese Bakery Association, Inc. (FCBAI) is proud to announce the return of the country’s most anticipated baking extravaganza set to take place from March 6–8 at the World Trade Center Manila. This biennial event, known as the Philippines’ largest and most dynamic bakery industry gathering, …
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BingoPlus, your comprehensive digital entertainment platform in the country, has turned more players into instant millionaires overnight. Two BingoPlus players were awarded their winning jackpot prize and were interviewed on February 28, 2025 at the BingoPlus Studio in Quezon City. One player won the jackpot for the game Slots & Casino with a total prize of ₱81,700,889. While, in the …
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