NLEX Corporation is set to complete and commence three significant projects within the second half of the year as it remains committed to lay the groundwork for more infrastructure developments and enhancements. Ongoing construction of NLEX Connector at Blumentritt in ManilaPerspective of NLEX C5 LinkNLEX Caloocan Interchange is the jump-off point of the NLEX Connector Among these projects are the …
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The Isuzu Travis traveled 1,063 kms or a total of 21.26km/liter during its latest Isuzu One Full Tank Challenge, as observed and certified by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP). From April 18 to 20, the participating trucks started their voyage from its newest dealership up north, Isuzu La Union. Led by former IPC President Hajime Koso and Vice President for …
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Honda Cars Philippines, in line with the global mission of preserving the environment, has been offering a range of fuel-efficient models to choose from. Honda also continues to improve its vehicles’ fuel economy in different driving conditions, whether in city trips with frequent stopping and starting, or in highway driving. Here are examples of fuel mileage derived from fuel economy …
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“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” This famous quote from American singer, songwriter, and actor Marc Anthony has been the guiding principle for Eunice Faith Manuel. Eunice is among those who found their vocation teaching kids in EdVenture, an online learning platform that provides affordable and high-quality virtual personalized tutorials for Kinder-Grade …
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The country’s first solar net-metered community will be built in Trece Martires in Cavite City, real estate company Imperial Homes Corp (IHC) announced early this week. IHC President and Chief Executive Officer Emma Imperial explained that net metering will allow qualified electricity consumers to produce their own power using renewable energy (RE) facilities such as solar panel systems. The excess …
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As the country celebrated World Bicycle Day last week, a transport group urged the government to build protected bike lanes that save lives and ensure that “Filipino cyclists arrive alive”. In a statement, Move as One transport coalition said the national government should incorporate active transport infrastructure in P264 Billion worth of DPWH roads and bridges as required under the …
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With two weeks to go before President Rodrigo Duarte steps down, the Mindanao railway is yet to start. However, President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said he is supporting the construction of the Mindanao Railway to help boost the economy. Transportation Undersecretary for Railways TJ Batan, during briefing with reporters, said China has yet to provide the shortlist of design-and-build contractors for …
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Camalaniugan, Cagayan (PIA) – The construction of the Camalaniugan Bridge project connecting the northeastern to the northwestern parts of Cagayan is now on full blast. The project which is worth P2.43 Billion from the General Appropriations Act is being undertaken by Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Group Company Limited from China together with its Philippine counterpart, the Agafer Construction and …
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San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and CEO Ramon S. Ang announced last week that it has begun building the new MRT-7 train depot on a 20-hectare property in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Ang said this new facility will have enough room to accommodate up to 150 train cars, way above the 108 cars initially set for the rail line. …
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that the Panguil Bay Bridge project in Northern Mindanao is now over 50% complete. The Panguil Bay Bridge is among the 119 infrastructure flagship projects under the Build, Build, Build program of President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement, DPWH said the P7.37-billion project has achieved 51.4% completion to date despite the …
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