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San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is set to begin construction of two major tollway projects—the Northern Access Link Expressway (NALEx) and the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEx)—within the first quarter of the year, according to the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB). TRB Executive Director Alvin Carullo confirmed that both projects, with a combined cost exceeding P300 billion, are in the final engineering …

Parents would naturally be the first ones to come to the rescue of their children during times of trouble. In the case of Andi Eigenmann, who has been orphaned when her dad Mark Gil died in 2014 and her mom Jaclyn Jose passed on last year, the immediate responses to her quandary came from her grandparents, actors Rosemarie Gil and …

The national government through its executive agencies, namely, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), has been encouraging and supporting the creation of regional arts. The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is partnering with regional filmmakers, to enhance filmmaking in the grassroots, in the annual CinemaRehiyon and other …

It’s been years since the last film of Superstar Nora Aunor was screened in cinemas. But on February 19, 2025, Nora’s film “Mananambal” will be showing in theaters nationwide and Noranians are all excited to queue at the box-office to support their idol. Bigtime Noranian Marie Cusi has invited us to watch the film at SM North EDSA Cinema 5 …

Against the backdrop of Europe’s harsh winter, “Niyebe: Isang Musikal” tells the tragic story of newlyweds Billy Sanchez and Nena Deconte, whose honeymoon turns into a nightmare. A small scrape on Nena’s finger leads to death! Stranded in a foreign land, Billy grapples with solitude, grief, and despair, forced to confront profound questions about existence, purpose, and identity in the …

This was the message of Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista to officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) as he convened heads and representatives of sectoral and attached agencies to express their support to incoming Sec. Vivencio “Vince” Bringas Dizon. “With your suggestions, recommendations, he [Sec. Dizon] will be able to continue the mission and vision we have started. Paki-usap …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and city government of Muntinlupa broke ground the city’s first road safety park and end-of-trip facilities for the benefit of active transport enthusiasts. As part of the DOTr’s active and public transport infrastructure expansion, the agency and Muntinlupa City will construct a 3,140 sqm road safety park, consisting of road networks, bike lane classes, public …

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) is now in the process of right-of-way acquisition for the LRT-2 West Extension Project, Administrator Hernando Cabrera said. Administrator Cabrera said the P2 billion allotted fund for the LRT-2 West Extension Project will be for the property acquisitions. The entire project originally requires a total of P10 billion. “Ang focus natin ngayon, ang latest …

To guarantee the seamless and secure operation of Philippine airspace, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Director General Captain Manuel Antonio L. Tamayo led an inspection of the Authority’s Air Navigation Service (ANS) at the CAAP Central Office in Pasay City. With a focus on ensuring the integrity and reliability of air traffic communication and navigation systems, key areas …

The Philippine delegation, led by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), recently conducted a benchmarking visit to the United Kingdom (UK) Maritime and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) to further enhance the country’s maritime education and training policies and practices. The two-day engagement, held last 05-06 February 2025, focused on key areas such as onboard training, the implementation of the electronic Training …