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Despite her many socio-civic activities, Asia’s Sentimental Songstress and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Director Imelda A. Papin has still ample time to showcase her singing prowess. On January 25, 2025 at the Newport Performing Arts of the Manila Resorts World, Imelda will once again set the stage ablaze with her fiery and pulsating performance for charity. The show is …

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The heritage practice of weaving the piña of Aklan is featured in the 2025 wall calendar of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), an annual tradition cherished for being informative and promoting Philippine culture and heritage. The handloom weaving of the pineapple textile, estimated to be about two centuries old, is now being practiced by the Akeanon …

Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act No. 12021) last January 8, 2025, in a ceremony held at the Malacañang Palace, with Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnessing the IRR signing, underscoring the …

The first full Cabinet for 2025 discussed issues, concerns and ultimately solutions to such concerns so the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) can implement its projects, Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on January 7, 2025 convened the Cabinet and included in the agenda was implementation of DOTr’s big ticket transport projects. “We had a very fruitful discussions …

Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista expressed optimism that construction of the MRT-4 line will begin in 2026 as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) focuses on finishing the railway line’s detailed engineering design as well as resolving right-of-way. “We’re very optimistic na masisimulan natin ‘yung MRT-4 … siguro ang construction nito mag start ng 2026,” Sec. Bautista said during an interview …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is confident it will accomplish more projects in 2025 and the coming years to improve mobility and connectivity for Filipinos. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said bright prospects are ahead for the country’s transport system with more projects seen to be completed in the coming years. Sec. Bautista said construction of several big-ticket projects are …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will consider critical factors such as affordability and inflation in deciding on the petition of private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) to adjust LRT-1 ticket prices, according to a transport official. DOTr Assistant Secretary for Railways Jorjette Aquino said the agency’s Railway and Regulatory Unit (RRU) will take into serious consideration not only the …

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) against 1,046 dealers in 2024 for their failure to register newly bought motor vehicles within the prescribed time period. LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the agency’s Citizen’s Charter mandates the registration of newly bought motor vehicles to be registered within seven days after …

“FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” opens the new year with a bang as it marks another milestone with its 100th week on-air, while also ushering in its second year anniversary celebration beginning last Monday (January 6). The action-packed Kapamilya series, which premiered in February 2023, marked its 100th week with an explosive teaser featuring a slew of adrenaline-pumping encounters that are about …