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The  extension for the construction period and other adjustments for the Cavite Industrial Area-Flood Risk Management Project and the Pasig-Marikina Rivel Channel Improvement Project-Phase IV have been approved by President Marcos. According to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) board, chaired by President Marcos  himself., the approval for the adjustment was made during a meeting in Malacanang last week. “I …

President Marcos  said  work on the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) would begin in the first quarter of 2025. Marcos also distributed assistance for those affected by STS Kristine. “Hulyo nitong taon ay nakompleto na ng Department of Public Works and Highways ang updating, ang pagbabago ng masterplan at feasibility study ng Bicol River Basin upang gawin itong akma …

President  Ferdinand Marcos, Jr led the turnover of shelter kits to communities affected by severe tropical storm Kristine in Talisay and Laurel municipalities in Batangas. The kits were donated by the Metrobank Foundation (MBFI). The donation is part of MBFI’s P10-million pledge  following the government’s call for private sector support for relief and rehabilitation efforts, during the Oct. 28 presentation …

SM China, a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings Inc., has made it to the GuanDian Index Research Institute’s “Performance Index: 2024 Commercial Real Estate Performance” list, with the company cited for its outstanding performance in operations, management, branding, and innovation. The annual performance index of GuanDian, a provider of industry information and data analysis in China,  recognizes remarkable performance in …

San Miguel Corporation. (SMC), which   has taken over the responsibility of  managing  the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)  since September, is hoping to change the image as  the “worst airport:  in the world. SMC is tasked to undertake the P170.6-billion rehabilitation of the NAIA to scale up its passenger capacity to 62 million per annum and flight movement to …

It’s Donald Trump’s win at the White House but whether he won or lost, the screening of ABS-CBN Studios and GMA Films’ “Hello Love, Again” starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards pushes through in various theaters in the United States of America and Canada on November 15, 2024. In the home front, however, an earlier showing of the film is …

The medical condition of actress and politician Maita Sanchez (also known as Girlie Maita Javier-Ejercito, the former mayor and vice-mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna), might not be publicized before her death but she was privately taken cared by her husband, ER Ejercito who knew the best way to keep her sane and prolonged her life. “Pero gano’n talaga. ‘Yon ang gusto …

Jerico Ejercito, also known in his screen name as Jerico Estregan is the third child of the late actress and former Pagsanjan, Laguna Maita Sanchez and the province’s ex-governor and actor ER Ejercito. As a son, he was very close to her mom. “I love you so much, Mom,” exclaimed Jerico in his social media spaces. “I am very close …

I was invited to the press preview of the film “Spirit Trap” under the direction of Mark Arvin Agacaoili Bago at the Sikat Studio adjacent to Popular Book Store in Tomas Morato Avenue where I met a young, congenial showbiz wannabe. Le’Louche Andrei Lerio, a fourteen-year-old Junior High School student at the Academia Primera School in Imus City in Cavite …

The French Government will provide the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) 40 fast patrol crafts (FPC) to enhance its response capabilities in search and rescue operations, environmental protection, maritime law enforcement and disaster response. During a news briefing in Malacañang, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan said the P25.8 billion official development assistance (ODA) from France is “so far the largest …