A thrice weekly non-stop Manila-Paris service of Air France starting December 8, 2024 will jump start the enhanced civil aviation cooperation signed recently between the Philippines and France. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista joined French Ambassador Marie Fontanel at a press briefing at Malacañang where Air France / KLM General Manager Kemke Kroese officially announced the direct flights – the …
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Air travelers to and from Samar and neighboring provinces will now enjoy a much spacious and modern Catbalogan Airport as the Department of Transportation, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), and Catbalogan Local Government Unit recently opened the gateway’s new Passenger Terminal Building (PTB). Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said the new PTB will dramatically increase Catbalogan Airport’s capacity …
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The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) officially turned over the restored convent and ceiling paintings of Sta. Ana Parish in Molo, Iloilo, to the Archdiocese of Jaro. The NHCP spearheaded the church restoration in 2023 as part of its locally funded projects. During the turnover ceremony, certificates of transfer and acceptance for the centuries-old heritage properties were signed …
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As the global community commemorates the devastating 9/11 attacks, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) pays solemn tribute to the victims and reflects on the profound impact the tragedy had on global transportation systems. The attacks exposed vulnerabilities in the system, prompting a transformative shift in transportation security measures worldwide. In response, the OTS was established in the Philippines as …
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Malay, Aklan- To enhance collaboration in marine accident investigations, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Enforcement Service (ES), hosted the Marine Accident Investigators’ Forum in Asia 2024 (MAIFA24) from 4-6 September 2024. The event aimed to strengthen cooperation and improve safety in the maritime industry, bringing together international delegates and marine investigators from across the region. MARINA Administrator Sonia …
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A grand unveiling of innovation, culture, and culinary excellence is happening in Cebu City, Worldbex Services International (WSI) returns to Cebu City to bring its premier events experience to Central Visayas! Three of their premier expositions will take place starting today in the IEC Convention Center Cebu (IC3)! The Philippine Building and Construction Expo Cebu 2024 (PHILBEX Cebu 2024), the …
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International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is making strides in environmental sustainability with the development of its terminal in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. The facility, expected to be completed by 2028 and project-named Luzon International Container Terminal (LICT), will be the largest privately funded marine terminal investment in the Philippines. It is set to become the country’s second largest container facility after the Manila International …
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September 12, 2024—On September 9 and 10, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), handed over a mobile storage unit and mobile energy systems worth more than Php11.6 million ($208,000) to boost Cagayan province’s disaster risk reduction capacity. USAID Mission Director Ryan Washburn handed over a mobile storage unit that can store 50,000 food packs …
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By Rose de la Cruz First it was Chairman Monalisa Dimalanta of the Energy Regulatory Commission that was suspended for six months by the Ombudsman for gross misconduct, abuse of authority, neglect of duty and actions against public interest. A few days later, another appointee of former President Rodrigo Duterte– Commissioner Guy Marko Romeo Fuentes is also being eyed for …
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By Rose de la Cruz Of the proposed P2 billion budget for 2025 of the Office of the Vice President, only P188 million for personnel services of OVP will be retained, as suggested by Rep. Rolando Valeriano (2nd District, Manila), member of the committee on good government and accountability of the House. In a statement, Valeriano assured OVP civil servants …
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