Universities in Metro Manila are known for their excellence across academic disciplines, boasting top-notch facilities, and engaging in valuable research. Nestled within these centers of intellectual pursuit are rooms and halls that exhibit unique attractions, provide visitor information, and...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) partnered with Japan to demonstrate an energy-efficient and smart public transportation system that will run within New Clark City, Tarlac, and the rest of the Clark Special Economic Zone. In a statement, the BCDA said on Wednesday, Oct. 11,...
Ombudsman Samuel Martires has formally asked the Senate and the House of Representatives to significantly decrease the P51-million confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) allocated to his office to P1-million under the proposed 2024 national budget. In his letter to Sen. Juan...
The world has gone digital, and today's younger generation, recognized as the world's digital natives, has the most access to tablets and computers, whether for schoolwork or gaming. Thus, it's not uncommon for many children today to develop nearsightedness, also called Myopia. Unknown to many...
President Marcos has declared Oct. 30, 2023, Monday, a special non-working day across the country to allow the people to vote in the much-awaited Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation No. 359 on Oct. 9, 2023, signaling that the...
OF TREES AND FORESTS Last Sept. 28, 2023 I was invited by the Chamber of Real Estate & Builders' Association (CREBA) to be their keynote speaker during their National Convention & Housing Expo at the SMX Mall of Asia. I would like to thank its national president Mr. Noel “Toti” M....
The Senate on Tuesday, Oct. 10 said that it has zero confidential funds for 2023 under Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri. This is in response to reports circulating on social media stating that the upper chamber has a confidential fund worth P331 million for the current year. In a statement by...
For the public, road construction can be an eyesore as well as a source of headache due to the traffic congestion it brings, especially when it's fresh in the memory that it's just been built and once again being repaved. Department of Public Works and Highways Sec. Manuel Bonoan presents the...
Sen. Grace Poe on Tuesday, Oct. 10 urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to suspend the PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP) in light of the alleged corruption in the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Poe who heads the Senate Public Services Committee said...
Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) has declared record-high special cash dividends of P14.88 billion, based on the approval granted by its board of directors on October 10 this year. The company noted that the special cash dividends will form part of the payout that it has...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is exploring eco-friendly cooling technologies to help reduce electricity usage for future residents and businesses in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. In a statement, BCDA said the state-run firm has partnered with United District Energy...
Iloilo-based electric distribution utility, More Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power), has formed a partnership with the World Surgical Foundation Phils. (WSFP) Inc. to address healthcare disparities in underserved areas. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 9, MORE Power said the collaboration aims to...
