Photo from LRT The Light Rail Transit (LRT)-1 Christmas Train at Baclaran station is back after a break during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) president and CEO Juan Alfonso with Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano led the launching of the...
Timing is everything, even when it comes to legislation. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda Economist-solon Joey Sarte Salceda used the occasion of the 77th Annual National Convention of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) in Cebu City to explain why the proposed Ease...
A member of the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives wants Malacañang to certify as “urgent” the proposed measures that will help curb the impact of spiraling oil prices. (Photo by Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France...
SENIOR BYAHERO The trolley slowed down before it came to a full stop. “We are here, sir,” announced the trolley driver and then he turned off the motor. After travelling for almost an hour on a wooden trolley which the locals call “skate” I was finally looking at the old train station of...
The Airasia Super App has expanded its booking capability to allow users to book tickets for buses, trains, and ferries. Already ranked as one of the top players in the OTA (online travel agent) space, the Super App offers flights from over 700 global carriers and accommodations in more than...
SENIOR BYAHERO By Joseph Bautista During my university years, I envied my classmates who traveled long distance just to study in Manila. Especially a classmate who came from Bicol, and he would tell stories of coming to Manila on a train that took almost a day. He would tell us stories of trains...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A senior citizen’s body was torn apart when he was ran over by a Philippine National Railways (PNR) train in Purok Maligaya Curva, Barangay Ibabang Iyam, here Friday, July 22. The victim was identified through his senior citizen identification card as Noel Ligaya de Los...
Senator Sonny Angara said the middle class will experience some relief next year through income tax deduction. “Yes. Next year there would be tax relief. Under the TRAIN law, there would be another income tax reduction,” Angara said during an interview at the sidelines of the 20th...
Smile Train ambassadors and Miss Universe queens reunited to continue spreading smiles in the Philippines Miss Universe queens Pia Wurtzbach, Iris Mittenaere, and Demi-Leigh Tebow recently met Smile Train beneficiaries under the care of its partner, Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation of the...
TEHRAN, Iran -- At least 17 people were killed and dozens injured Wednesday when a train derailed near the central Iranian city of Tabas after hitting an excavator, state media reported. A handout picture made available by the Iranian Red Crescent on June 8, 2022 shows rescuers at the scene of a...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is unveiling the country's first train simulators before the end of the month, the agency announced Wedneday, June 8. The Philippine Railways Institute (PRI) will use the simulators, which the government procured via a P565 million grant from Japan, to train...
This will be made possible by the first-ever express train! Clark International Airport (Photo from BCDA) It's official! The newly opened Clark International Airport (CRK) is now operational and is accommodating passengers both from the local and international airlines. This new airport offers...
