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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently built a protective slope structure intended to safeguard the riverside of Barangay Culat in the Municipality of Casiguran, Aurora, from potential flood risks. This P49-million flood control project spans 266.10 linear meters, completed with sheet piles, grouted ripraps, and ramps with concrete pavement. According to a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel …

By Boy Villasanta “It’s Showtime” has been on air for fifteen years and it has celebrated its feat recently by a collective reminiscences of its hosts’ memorable experiences in the show. The show started at ABS-CBN but moved in to free TV, namely Zoe Broadcasting Corporation’s A2Z Channel 11, and eventually simulcasted on TV5 but beamed in all digital platforms …

Mea culpa. I was prepared to attend The Market Monitor family Christmas party last week. As a matter of fact, I planned to do a chami (a Fil-Chinese concoction of flat miki—a variety of locally made yellow noodle mixed with veggies, meat and innards of beef, chicken or pork and sauteed in oyster sauce) to bring to the table of …

Award-winning actor Julio Diaz isn’t turning his back from turning over a new leaf after his many years of being hooked on drugs. During his drug dependence — although he was still very active and commendable in all his acting chores—he was nabbed by authorities not only once but twice and was put to jail. In his freedom, July — …

Even ii he is one of the five finalists to the prestigious and internationally renowned singing competition, “The Voice USA,” Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez feels he is already a winner. And he is. As a matter of fact, he is being heralded not only by Filipinos all over the world as an ultimate winner in the contest which held its …

During his nth summers recently, National Artist for Literature nominee Epitacio Tongohan, also known as Doc PenPen (he’s a real medical doctor) and Bugtong Takipsilim or B. Takipsilim, said that the Philippines is the center of creativity among poets and other literary figures. “Nag-uumapaw ang mga makata sa ating bayan (Our country as a lot of poets),” Tongohan exclaimed at …

The Senate bill will modernize and enhance the capacity of the Philippine Coast Guard, particularly in addressing the pressing challenges in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Escudero stressed emphasized the urgency of the bill, saying, “The PCG has been around for the longest time. However, it has never been the subject of any modernization attempt, especially given the current issues …

Daily maintenance of the three Metro railway systems is primary consideration in the decision to not further extend operations during the holidays to ensure line reliability and passenger safety, Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Jeremy Regino said. Responding to calls for extension of the rail systems during the holidays to accommodate workers and Christmas shoppers, Usec. Regino clarified that unlike normal …

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – The MARINA Enforcement Service (ES), in collaboration with the MARINA Regional Office IV (MRO4), conducted a Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan – dubbed “Ligtas Byaheng Dagat” – at the Provincial Capitol of Palawan. The caravan aims to enhance maritime safety and raise passenger awareness through consultative dialogues with key stakeholders. Aligned with the MARINA …

Asian countries are working collectively to be at the forefront of the global shift towards attaining environmentally sustainable transport, Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan said during the closing of the High-Level 16th Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum held at the Asian Development Bank. Batan added that Asian countries have made considerable progress towards low carbon pathways and economic resilience. These …