If you haven’t upgraded your SSS UMID Card to the all-new UnionBank SSS UMID Pay Card, now’s the time to do it! Don’t want to miss out on the chance to win a brand new Nissan Navara pick up truck in the UnionBank SSS AsenSSSo Raffle promo extended until July 31, 2024! SSS members who have upgraded to the new …
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Insular Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Insular Life (InLife), supported the milestone release of critically endangered Philippine Eagles in Leyte. InLife President and CEO and Insular Foundation Vice Chairman Raoul Littaua said supporting the Philippine Eagle Foundation’s (PEF) research and conservation efforts resonates with the company’s mission to provide A Lifetime for Good. He noted that InLife and …
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By Rose de la Cruz “Cybercrime threats and their perpetrators are constantly upgrading, and so must we and our tools. The crimes they commit continue to recognize no borders, and so our efforts in response must be as broad and expansive, with all due regard, of course, for the law and the rights of all.” Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo told …
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By Rose de la Cruz Even before the Duterte administration, the controversy over the unsuitability and non-compliance of the trains delivered by CRRC Dalian Co. Ltd. for the MRT3 system had blown but with the assumption of Rodrigo Duterte to the presidency, the conflict was swept under the rugs. Today, the same trouble still hounds the Department of Transportation, which …
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The leading platform that brings together the two outstanding events showcasing the latest advancements and innovations in electronics and security will carry on in driving progress toward a better future. This objective will be achieved through the esteemed organization of Worldbex Services International (WSI), which will host the notable World of Consumer Electronics Expo (WOCEE) and the World of Safety …
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Maxxis, CST, and Presa Tires have long been committed to quality and reliability, evident through their impressive 7-year confidence warranty from the date of purchase. This offering underscores the brands’ dedication to providing tires that are not only affordable but also safe and reliable. Beyond ensuring customer satisfaction, this initiative also serves as a cornerstone in fostering the trust of …
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Cyclists and tourists, particularly Manilenos, now get to enjoy the historic significance of Intramuros with a twist, after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) completes the expansion of bike lanes inside the walled city. Cyclists can now bike around a stretch of almost 19 kilometers of safe lanes. Last March, the transport agency launched 9.6 kilometers of bike lanes. Transportation Assistant …
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A novel transport system will soon be studied to determine the viability of self-driving cable cars for testing in Baguio City. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Zip Infrastructure Co. Ltd. to conduct a feasibility study on cable cars – called Zippar – for installation inside Camp John Hay, Baguio. “The Zippar …
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At least six tunnel boring machines for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) are expected to be operating by the end of 2024, according to Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista. Sec. Bautista said construction for the country’s first underground railway system is in full blast with four TBMs already operating. “Yun Metro Manila Subway continuous ‘yung operations ng ating boring …
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The funding infused by the private sector helps in speeding up aviation projects and improving airports across the archipelago as it fills budget limitation gaps, an aviation official said. CAAP Deputy Director General for Administration Danjun Lucas said airport projects through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme address problems in lack of public funding and delay in improvement procurement. “Yun pong …
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