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SRI LANKA — The Maritime Industry Authority-Enforcement Service (MARINA-ES) participated in the Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) 2nd Steering Committee Session, facilitated by the invitation and sponsorship of the EU CRIMARIO program.  Throughout the two-day event, attendees engaged in plenary sessions and working groups, tackling significant issues such as the future ownership of the IORIS platform, strategic priorities, regional cooperation …

The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) four sectors must ensure passengers are given comfortable, affordable, safe, secure and accessible service during the Undas season.  Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said DOTr has activated the Oplan Biyaheng Ayos to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers who will flock to terminals to travel to their home provinces.  “Every peak season mayroon kaming …

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) concluded its inaugural Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Gender and Development (GAD) to address gender-related issues and formulate strategies for fostering a more inclusive and equitable maritime sector, held from 21 to 25 October 2024.  Deputy Administrator for Planning, Ms. Nenita S. Atienza emphasized the importance of addressing gender equality in the maritime industry. “Our …

Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II ordered all Regional Directors to ensure the road worthiness of all the passenger buses amid the expected influx of people to bus terminals to go to their hometown for the observance of the All Saints’ and All Souls Day. Part of the order is the conduct of random …

By Boy Villasanta November 3, 2024 will remain of one of the saddest parts of former Laguna Province governor E.R. Ejercito’s life. It is day that his beloved wife, actress, erstwhile mayor and vice-mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna Maita Sanchez died of endometrial cancer at the St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMDC) in Quezon City at 12:01 AM. In his Facebook wall, …

BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, has introduced Super Jackpot (Be the Next Millionaire) to its players for a chance to win a daily grand prize of P30,000,000 pesos. This campaign will go live starting November 1, 2024. All you have to do is play any of the games offered by BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, and place your …

Enjoy Up to 50% Off on Selected Items and a Chance to Win a Brand-New Jetour X50! November 1, 2024, Manila, Philippines – Leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Holi-DIY Spend and Win Promo, in partnership with Jetour Auto Philippines. From November 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025, MR.DIY is giving …

BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, successfully delivered another year of fun-filled and entertaining experiences at the MassKara Festival 2024.  This year, the brand served as the festivals’ co-presentor, committed to adding more fun and excitement to the events and activities tailored for tourists and the Bacolodnons. Joining BingoPlus is your 24/7 sports betting app, ArenaPlus, which collaborated …

By Rose de la Cruz The protectionist policies of an upcoming return of former President Donald Trump at the White House would trigger a trade war because of his proposed universal tariff of 120 to 20 percent and 60 percent on Chinese goods, and this could trigger higher inflation and weakening of Asian currencies including the Philippine peso. As early …

By Rose de la Cruz Even as inflation receded somewhat in the past months, there’s still no room for jubilation as inflation risks are tilted upwards and this could be pushed by heavy demand for food in the holidays ahead, the declining food production from recent storms and the El Nino earlier this year and global food prices remain unstable, …