NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo Diplomatic ties between the Philippines and China formally started in 1975, but the partnership between the two countries dates several centuries back with trade and cultural exchanges flourishing between their peoples. Since the ancient times, Chinese citizens have...
The Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge that links the cities of Makati and Mandaluyong across Pasig River finally opened Thursday, July 29, and will start catering to traffic Friday, July 30. (MANILA BULLETIN) “Despite the challenges, DPWH delivered its commitment for the July opening of the modern...
Due to the increasing demand for COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines, Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian has announced that Beijing will donate more to increase the country's vaccine supply. Huang made this announcement in his remarks during the inauguration of the China-funded...
President Duterte turned the spotlight on China and the workers for making the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge a reality, saying the national government really had nothing to do but supervise the project. President Duterte leads the inauguration of the China-funded Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge in Makati on...
The China-funded Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge that links the cities of Makati and Mandaluyong will finally be inaugurated tomorrow, Thursday, July 29, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar announced. The Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) This will...
The opening of the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge that connects the cities of Mandaluyong and Makati has been slightly pushed back to the first week of August. The Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar announced during...
The Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge, which connects the cities of Makati and Mandaluyong, is expected to open by the end of July, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced Tuesday, July 13. OPENING SOON -- The opening of the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge is expected to take place by the...
Only a severe weather event can derail the scheduled completion and opening of the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge next month, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar reckoned on Monday, June 21. Villar said there are "only few activities" left to be done on the bridge,...
The Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge--one of the two China government-funded bridges in Metro Manila--is now 93.02 percent complete, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar said Friday, June 18. OPENING SOON -- The Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge that links Makati City and...
Motorists may get to use the much -awaited Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge this coming July, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) bared. OPENING SOON-- The Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge that links the cities of Mandaluyong and Makati is set for completion in July 2021. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)...
The construction of the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge that links Mandaluyong and Makati has entered the "wrap-up" stage, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Saturday, April 24. Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge The bridge project entering the "wrap-up" stage means the substructure and...
