Vietnam’s parliament approved laws on data protection and electricity, as well as a resolution supporting a $67-billion high-speed rail project on Saturday, the last day of its twice-yearly regular session. The railway, Vietnam’s most ambitious infrastructure project, is to run from the capital Hanoi to the southern business hub of Ho Chi Minh City. The 1,541-kilometer (958-mile) project is expected …
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Metro Retail Stores Group Inc., the listed retail company of the Gaisano Group, is revisiting its network expansion plan and strategies to adapt to the changing preferences of Filipino consumers. Metro Retail chairperson Sherisa Nuesa said for next year, the company is looking to add 12 more stores in its network with a budget of around P5 billion to P10 …
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By Boy Villasanta November 27, 2024 was the loveliest day in the life of Filipina actress Mara Lopez. It was because she finally said “I dos” to her American fiancé Chandler Booth whom she met in the US less than four years ago. Amid the mild heat of the sun and the soft touch of the wind at the Pangulasian …
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What went wrong with the booking of the film “Idol The April Boy Regino Story” at SM cinemas, not in the provinces yet but in Metro Manila alone? According to Water Plus Productions’ Marynette Gamboa, the producer, it would be exhibited at SM cinemas starting November 27, 2024. Come opening day, a lot of the former Miss Night Owl Dance …
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By Audie See The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) continued its golden anniversary festivities with a spectacular Celebrity Golf Tournament held at the prestigious Wack Wack Golf & Country Club. The event brought together an exciting blend of sportsmanship, entertainment, and celebration in honor of MMFF’s 50-year milestone. The tournament teed off with a ceremonial drive led by MMDA Chairman …
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Actor Jericho Rosales didn’t expect to fall in love again at this point and time. It was indeed fate or whirlwind romance that moved Jericho and actress Janine Gutierrez together when they met up and starred in ABS-CBN’s series, “Lavander Fields” where they played a couple. From then on, Rosales was inspired to work with Janine who was also single …
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Like Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos who rose to national prominence in the late 60s and early 70s when she waxed the song “Sweet Sixteen,” newcomer Christine Mae Garcia however sans music recording yet is also in her sweet sixteen. A theater and film work shopper of director Mark Arvin Agacoili Bago at the Sikat Studios in Tomas Morato, …
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) conducted its Annual Planning Conference December 4, 2024, bringing together key officials to review the agency’s achievements for 2024 and to outline its operational plans, commitments, and performance targets for 2025. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista emphasized the importance of collaboration across the agency’s four sectors to ensure timely completion of DOTr projects. “I encourage …
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) called on partner-drivers and merchants of Grab Philippines to ensure safety and security while servicing their clients. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said safety and security are never compromised in the transport industry. “Kailangan po ng safety dito sa ating transport sector. Hindi po pwedeng pabayaan na macompromise ‘yung safety natin,” Sec. Bautista said as …
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), working alongside maritime stakeholders and government agencies, concluded the legal review of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act No. 12021, or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. The legal review aimed to finalize the IRR for one of the landmark laws for the maritime sector. …
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