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Manila Water Foundation, the social development arm of East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Company, together with its partners: the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), and the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of Bulacan, handed over family toilets in Sitio Sapang Munti of Barangay San Mateo in Norzagaray, Bulacan. After months of construction, eleven (11) out of thirty (30) …

As part of its milestone 25th anniversary celebration, GMA Network’s flagship and acclaimed documentary program, I-Witness, gathered students from various schools for an inspiring talk session dubbed “i-25: The I-Witness Talks” last August 20 at the Blessed Frassati Auditorium of the University of Santo Tomas. I-Witness’ hosts, Kara David, Howie Severino, Atom Araullo, Mav Gonzales, and John Consulta,  shared their experiences as documentarists, giving the attendees helpful advice. …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has institutionalized the use of the electronic travel (eTravel) information system for all inbound and outbound international passengers and crew members to ensure efficient travel procedures in the Philippines.  Under Administrative Order (AO) 24, inked by Marcos on Aug. 27 and first published in a local newspaper on Saturday, the e-travel system will serve as …

Traffic in Quezon City area is expected to get better.  That’s because MRT 7 is set to have partial operation of its twelve stations in the fourth quarter of 2025.  The Tala station in Caloocan Station, on the other hand, will be operational by the year 2026.  Transportation Undersecretary Jeremey Regino made the assurances during the hearing of the Department …

The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is on the right track in implementing the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said.  “The report that we have provided to the President, the Philippine Development Report last year pointed out, that in so far as the implementation of the Philippine …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law Wednesday Republic Act No. 12019, known as the “Loss and Damage Fund Board Act.”  The new law grants juridical personality and legal capacity to the Loss and Damage Fund Board, which will respond to loss and damage due to climate change.  With the passage of R.A. No. 12019, the Board, as the …

The private sector has lauded the government’s efforts in improving the water distribution system in Metro Manila, noting that it has successfully enhanced and sustained the region’s water distribution system.  The improved pipelines and water systems have enabled the government to reduce system losses and mitigate flooding in prone areas.  This was highlighted by the Private Sector Advisory Council on …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the civil service modernization program that will finally help improve efficiency in the bureaucracy and streamline the country’s civil service, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced on Thursday.  NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine Civil Service Modernization Project (PCSMP) will help upgrade the country’s civil service, particularly in streamlining processes and …

The country will continue to adhere to international law, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. asserted on Thursday.  The Chief Executive made the remark as he cited the importance of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which he said is a vital part of Philippine foreign policy considering all the present challenges it faces.  “The Permanent Court of Arbitration is an important …

The turnover to private concessionaire New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is going smoothly, according to Transportation Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Roberto Lim.  Usec. Lim said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) are conducting monthly joint steering committee talks with the NNIC to ensure smooth transition as the …