Exponential increase in tourism and economic activity is seen in the province of Cebu as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the opening of a parallel runway at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista joined the Chief Executive in inspecting the 2.56-kilometer runway, which is expected to accommodate the surge of air traffic in Cebu Province as …
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine National Railways (PNR) warned the public against dubious Facebook pages posting false and misleading information regarding transport infrastructure projects, such as the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and the South Long Haul (SLH). PNR is providing updates on big-ticket rail projects. North South Commuter Railway The 147-kilometer NSCR project is progressing as planned. …
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Fulfilling President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive of ensuring that no Filipino, especially those living in remote areas, will be left behind, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), mWell and Philippine Flying Labs launched the Drone Medicine Delivery last January 31, 2025 at Barangay Niogan, Pililla in Rizal. DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy, along with the government officials, …
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by Boy Villasanta The moment she emerged onstage, Imelda Papin was the undisputed Asia’s Sentimental Songstress and more. “Imelda Papin Birthday Special” held recently at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of the Newport Resorts World in Pasay City was a testament that the chanteuse is not any more a Jukebox Queen but still a Videoke Empress back in the old …
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by Boy Villasanta Suddenly, the much-awaited concert of Sarah Geronimo scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Enigma City of the Bridgetown Open Grounds has been cancelled. It should have been a mammoth gathering with giant names in the entertainment industry to perform with Sarah such as James Reid, Barbie Almalbis, Adie, Arthur Nery, Drag Race PH S3 …
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The Lasallian Earth Day (LED) continues its mission to raise awareness for environmental protection as it reminds communities to lead an eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle. This is observed every first Friday of each month. Launched in 2013 by the De La Salle Philippines-Lasallian Institute for the Environment, the LED aligns with its Project Carbon Neutral. It is a program that …
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GMA Network’s flagship radio stations, Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and Barangay LS 97.1 Forever!, further strengthened their lead in Mega Manila airwaves in January, according to data from Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement (RAM). Super Radyo DZBB 597 kHz, the Kapuso Network’s flagship AM radio station, captured the lion’s share of Mega Manila listeners with an audience share of 63.8 …
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New Kapamilya singer Shawn Crab delivers a carefree and bubbly vibe in her latest single “Love Has Come My Way.” The track, which marks Shawn’s first release under StarPop, delves into the feeling of being loved and how it leads people to look forward to brighter days ahead. It was composed by Leonardo Quinitio and produced by StarPop label head …
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Lawmakers and a transport leader called for the regulation of the Transport Network Vehicle System (TNVS) industry during a media forum in Quezon City on February 4. House Deputy Majority Leader Cong. Jose ‘Bong’ Teves Jr. supported a proposal for a law regulating TNVS, emphasizing that such legislation should not be affected by leadership changes at the LTFRB. Teves also …
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by Boy Villasanta When iconic fashion czar Albert Figueras was chosen as one of the three designers (the other two being Renee Salud and Toni Galang) to participate in the “Karayan A Pagbiagan…Aywanan!” which would feature the employ of Iloco Abel or simply “inabel”—a process of weaving in the Ilocos Region—as a special presentation of the 31st anniversary of Kannawidan …
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