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The Child’s World–A Growing Center Inc. (TCW) has been a second home for differently-abled individuals, like Ella, for over four decades.  As her parents’ approach retirement, they’re concerned about her future. To address this, TCW is building a “Forever Home” in Cavite, a communal living space designed to support and nurture individuals with special needs long after their families are …

Traveling to and from south of Metro Manila will dramatically improve as the first five stations of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension began partial operations starting Nov. 16. The LRT 1 Cavite Extension (L1CE) will enhance public transport as well as ease traffic problem in Parañaque, Las Piñas and other Cavite areas.  President Ferdinand R. Marcos …

The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) big-ticket projects are aimed to ensure efficient commuter mobility and increased inter-island connectivity, Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said.  At the Metro Pacific Tollways Transport Conference, Sec. Bautista said once these mega transport projects are completed, they are “bound to stir up the status quo” in the transport sector.  “Overarching goal of these projects is …

Construction of the Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT-4) is expected before the second quarter of 2025 with the engineering design already in the final stages, according to Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista.  “Siguro mga next year yun. Tinatapos lang namin yung detailed engineering design. Hopefully, late first quarter [of 2025],” Sec. Bautista said on the sidelines of the MPTC …

Operations of MRT-3 and LRT-2 will be extended to accommodate late night shoppers and workers during the holiday rush.  Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said they are expecting the usual traffic during Christmas season.  “Alam natin na yung holiday season will create traffic. Posible na dagdagan namin yung operations ng MRT-3,” Sec. Bautista said.  “We can extend it up to …

Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista placed 10th among the best performing Cabinet Secretaries under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, according to a survey by RP Mission and Development Foundation Inc.’s (RPMD) job performance ratings.  In the independent, non-commissioned third quarter survey, Sec. Bautista posted a 75.8% rating on the overall job performance conducted last September 20-30, 2024.  Sec. Bautista vowed …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and United States (US) firm UltraPass signed an agreement to enhance safety and operations at airports via an efficient digital identity verification.  Under the agreement, the DOTr will pilot UltraPass’ UAuth protocols to authenticate identities, which adds a layer of protection at the county’s airports.  The UAuth solution will be piloted at the Iloilo Airport …

BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, is proudly supporting the upcoming 73rd Miss Universe in Mexico as the “Exclusive Livestreaming Partner in the Philippinesfor the Preliminaries and National Costume Competition.” Miss Universe is a renowned pageant organization that enjoys widespread popularity both in the Philippines and internationally. This year, Miss Universe Philippines 2024, Chelsea Manalo, has mentally and …

by Boy Villasanta Christmas is just around the corner but the joy and happiness it brings comes earlier than expected. After six months of isolation, beauty-queen actress Azenith Briones has finally come out of the rehabilitation center she was forced to commit when her children allegedly collectively agreed to enter her into a reformatory facility due to drug addiction, an …

Former Quezon City 4th District Representative, Atty. Jesus “Bong” Suntay, is stepping back into the political arena, reaffirming his dedication to public service as he prepares for the upcoming Halalan 2025 elections. Undeterred by the challenges of running against an incumbent, Suntay is energized by the overwhelming public sentiment calling for the “Return of Superman”—a nickname affectionately given to him …