On Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, the Hope for Lupus Foundation will be the beneficiary of Gavel&Block’s online auction. The auction will feature close to 100 lots, with proceeds aimed at supporting the foundation's efforts in the early detection and treatment of the illness. Get ready to raise...
After more than five years with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Mark Villar is stepping down as its secretary. The 43-year-old Villar announced that he would be tendering his resignation as department head – a position he held since 2016 – during the DPWH simultaneous...
The entire 5.14-kilometer Ciudad De Victoria Interchange that was intended as an alternate to congested roads in Bocaue, Bulacan is now fully open. NEW BYPASS ROAD-- A 5.14-kilometer bypass road between Sta. Maria and Bocaue in Bulacan opens on Oct. 2, 2021 to decongest roads in the province and...
Only one lane of the Nagtahan Flyover in Sta. Mesa, Manila will be accessible starting Friday, Oct. 1, to make way for its "much-needed" rehabilitation, the Department of Public of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. Nagtahan Flyover (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) Heavy vehicles will be...
An 8.72-kilometer section of the Bauang-San Fernando-San Juan Bypass Road in La Union is now open to motorists. NEW ROAD OPENS -- A ceremonial drive-thru led by DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, La Union 1st District Congressman Pablo C. Ortega, and DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel M. Tan was conducted...
The Philippine Stock Exchange’s Board of Directors has approved the listing of the shares of AllDay Marts, Inc. at the bourse’s Main Board—paving the way for the retailer’s P6 billion initial public offering. AllDay Marts, the operator of AllDay Supermarkets, will be offering up to 6.86...
The 18.97-kilometer Marawi Transcentral Road, one of the key road improvements in war-torn Marawi City, has been completed, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced Thursday, Sept. 30. Marawi Transcentral Road (Photo courtesy of Secretary Mark Villar's Facebook page) Public...
The Senate is set to begin plenary debates on the bill which would institutionalize the practice of extended producers responsibility (EPR) on their plastic packaging waste. (Photo from EcoWaste Coalition) Before the upper chamber adjourned sessions for a monthlong break Wednesday night, September...
Senator Cynthia Villar has pushed the passage of the bills thate would establish three more marine hatcheries in the country. Senator Cynthia Villar (Office of Sen. Villar) Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, sponsored on Tuesday, September 28, three House bills for...
Of Trees and Forest Former Senate President Manny Villar In my column last week, I talked about several innovations we introduced in order to adapt to the changing retail experience brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. From self-checkout kiosks that minimize physical contact between staff and...
The Senate on Monday, Sept. 27 approved on third and final reading five local bills that seek to declare five “ecologically vital areas” as protected sites under the National Integrated Protected Areas Systems (NIPAS). Approved were House Bill No. (HBN) 9329 or the Banao Protected Landscape Act...
Agricultural goods are expected to reach bigger market hubs in the municipality of Labason, Zamboanga del Norte with the completion of two road projects in the area. AGRI ROADS-- Two road projects in the municipality of Labason, Zamboanga del Norte were recently completed. These are expected to...
