The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), notorious for its congestion and delays, is about to get a much-needed facelift. The San Miguel Corp. (SMC) consortium has pledged to revamp the airport and improve the travel experience for millions of passengers. Starting Sept. 14, the SMC-led New...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said the passage into law of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2721 is a "significant step" towards the reintegration into society of former drug dependents. SB 2721 is a proposed "Act Mandating the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to Design and Implement...
The Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP), in partnership with San Miguel Corp. (SMC), is hosting the first aviation forum. The EJAP-SMC Aviation Forum will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 at the Makati Diamond Residences. The forum precedes the management transfer of...
As the aviation industry stands on the brink of a major transformation, stakeholders are emphasizing the need to adapt to advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization. With major investments and modernization projects underway, the future of air travel in the Philippines looks...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, August 21 emphasized the need for the country to have a general aviation terminal to strengthen security measures for private planes coming in and out of the country. Escudero renewed his pitch for a general aviation terminal...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that travelers can look forward to an improved experience at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as its operation and maintenance (O&M) is set to be transferred to the private sector next month. In a statement, DOTr Secretary Jaime J. Bautista...
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol will soon have its own drug rehabilitation center. AUMENTADO (FB) The plan to put up a drug rehabilitation center was discussed when Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. visited the province recently. “One of the things that we discussed is...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto assured that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will finally offer world-class service following the signing of a concession agreement for the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project. “Our people must receive full VIP airport treatment—no hassles, no...
Expect an improved travel experience at the country’s main airport, as the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the private-sector-led rehabilitation will lead to reduced wait times and fewer flight delays. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the launch of the P170.6...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager welcomed the decision to award the long-overdue Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) rehabilitation project to a private sector consortium. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that the P170.6 billion NAIA rehabilitation project represents the...
More than 70 rehabilitation facilities for drug users were established in the country last year, President Marcos said. Screenshot from Bongbong Marcos page In a video message on Monday, Jan. 8, Marcos gave updates on the illegal drugs campaign of the administration, which, he said, has made...
The Private-Public Partnership (PPP) Center said it is backing the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) decision to follow the original deadline for the submission of bids for the P170.6-billion rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). It can be recalled that the Asian...
