The local government of Mati in Davao Oriental has teamed up with the Alpha District Development Solutions, Inc to adopt a systematic, comprehensive, and ecological solid waste management program to establish a waste upcycling facility. A Memorandum of Agreement between Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat and Alpha Development Solutions, Inc. Executive Vice President Michelle Bautista-Tanada dubbed as Gawaing Matino at Wasto, …
Read More »An “uninvited” account on the announcement of the last five entries to the 2024 MMFF
I knew all the while that the announcement of the last five official entries to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival would be on October 22, 2024 when Water Plus Productions’ Marynette Gamboa, producer of “Idol The April Boy Regino Story” posted on the Facebook wall of Marynette and Efren with 10-million strong, the invitation of the MMFF activity at the …
Read More »April Boy Regino biopic to premiere ala-Hollywood
I was prepared for the decision of the Selection Committee of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival. If ever we wouldn’t make it, I had Plan B,” exclaimed Marynette Gamboa, producer of Water Plus Productions, the company that submitted the finished product of “Idol The April Boy Regino Story” to the MMFF possible inclusion in this year’s derby. Unfortunately, the …
Read More »Angeline Quinto, SB19 Josh star in combined film and live concerts
By Audie See For some years now, there has been a very decent and unique live entertainment extravaganza held every three months or so in Metro Manila, and then shown in a digital platform a mere few days after its live staging in venues such as the Mall of Asia Arena, Araneta Coliseum, The Theater @ Solaire or at the …
Read More »Dionela, macho singer
Dionela is unusual in so many ways. Despite the feminine name, the singer is actually a fierce-looking macho from the town of Guiginto in Bulacan. Dionela is actually his surname, and his first name is Tim. He used to record songs as Tim Dionela, but if no one has bothered to explain why he goes by a female single moniker …
Read More »Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads 123rd Coast Guard anniversary
Carrying the theme, “PCG@123: Matatag, Handa at Maaasahan Tungo sa Mapayapa at Mapanatag na Bagong Pilipinas,” today’s celebration also honors the PCG’s legacy in over a century. During the program, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan presents the organization’s accomplishment report, highlighting their successful operation in addressing the needs of the Filipino people, particularly the fisherfolk, as they continue to …
Read More »Help gov’t solve traffic, Sec. Bautista tells automotive manufacturers
The government needs the collaborative efforts from the private sector to solve traffic crisis in the metropolis and other areas, Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista stressed on Thursday. “We do not claim exclusive solutions to the traffic problem,which is why we seek help from transport stakeholders, including Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI),” Sec. Bautista said during …
Read More »MARINA, French Embassy and OCEA ink partnership on Peer Review for Philippine SBSR
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the French Embassy in Manila and OCEA SA Philippines at MARINA Central Office, Port Area, Manila on 17 October 2024, for the conduct of a peer review of the PHilippine Shipbuilding and Shiprepair industry under OECD-WP6 which is scheduled on 21-25 October 2024. The MOA aims to provide a …
Read More »Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign in Western Visayas launched in Guimaras
The Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office VI (MRO6) led by its Regional Director Jeffrey A. Bangsa successfully kicked-off the Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan in Western Visayas during its nationwide simultaneous launching today, 15 October 2024 at Buenavista, Guimaras. Attended by two hundred seventy (270) stakeholders coming from representatives from various sectors of the maritime industry in Western Visayas …
Read More »CAAP airports open doors to passengers affected by storm Kristine
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) remains committed to assisting individuals affected by Tropical Storm #KristinePH. At Naga Airport, a mobile phone charging station has been established just outside the main gate to aid those in need of power for communication. Additionally, last night, 43 individuals, including four families and students from the Central Bicol State University of …
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