The recently approved Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, will expand and improve the country’s transportation system, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the plan includes strategies to develop active transport infrastructure, such...
Alex Eala By NIKOLE JAVIER Filipina tennis star Alex Eala will be playing her first pro-level match in the 2023 Australian Open. The junior Grand Slam champion, who clinched her first singles title in the 2022 US Open Juniors, has made it to the qualifying rounds of the Jan. 16-29...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, December 21 said he respects the President’s prerogative to veto some provisions of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2023. "And we trust in his wisdom," Villanueva said. "The work of the legislature now is to continue its oversight powers...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has vetoed three provisions of the 2023 national budget, which, he said, are unrelated and could amend substantive laws. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has signs into law the P5.268-trillion national budget for 2023 on Dec. 16, 2022. (Ali Vicoy)...
It will indeed be a happy new year for airline travellers as prices of airfares are expected to go down in January 2023. THE Boracay Airport, also known as Caticlan Airport or the Godofredo P. Ramos Airport, in Malay town is one of the two airports in Aklan province that serve mainly tourists bound...
LG is set to unveil the new LG InstaView French-Door refrigerator at CES 2023. Helping users create a more stylish kitchen that sits flush with the cabinetry and enjoy an upgraded culinary life, the new counter-depth model offers large capacity and a simple yet elegant built-in design featuring a...
AirAsia Philippines is closing 2022 on a high note and is confident to exceed expectations in 2023 with increased load factor and forward bookings. “We are seeing a robust travel demand next year, as travelers now become more comfortable with locking their trips ahead of time," says AirAsia...
Editorial The election season is far, far away. It is among the least of concerns among Filipinos today, who are more likely to complain about the traffic mess, the lack of transport options, and the rush to find a suitable costume for a party or a unique gift for a partner. After all, this is...
Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered all chiefs of police and unit commanders to strictly enforce the existing laws against prohibited and regulated firecrackers and pyrotechnic materials. In a statement, Azurin said there is a need to ensure that the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, December 19 assured that the National Academy of Sports (NAS) will receive adequate funding support under the recently approved P5.268-trillion national budget for 2023. Gatchalian said the funds appropriated for NAS will make sure its operations are not...
The noted fashion designer collaborates with jewelry brand BaroQco for his upcoming show These days, it is not new to hear that a Filipino designer will be part of major runway presentations happening in the many fashion capitals of the world. In the past years, the global fashion arena has shared...
The government approved the country’s blueprint for socioeconomic development over the medium term, and extended the tariff reduction on key commodities until next year, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In a statement, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M....
