EDSA Carousel elevators destroyed
MANILA, Philippines — Unidentified suspects destroyed some of the newly installed elevators at stations of the EDSA bus lane, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reported yesterday.
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Government observes growth in tourism spending, investments in 2023
MANILA, Philippines — The government saw a surge in spending by tourists within the Philippines, as well as investments and spending by the government for tourism, which the Department of Tourism (DOT) said all helped grow the Philippines’ tourism industry in 2023.
PCG hits mockery of arbitral ruling
MANILA, Philippines — Deluded into believing that its military and economic might “can make its actions right,” China continues its “blatant disregard” for the 2016 arbitral ruling that nullified its vast sea claims and reaffirmed Manila’s maritime entitlements, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday.
Manila Zoo not going anywhere – Lacuna
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila city government has rejected a proposal to transfer the Manila Zoo to Masungi Georeserve in Rizal.
UN Tourism exec: ‘Love the Philippines’ powerful slogan
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines —An official of UN Tourism praised the “Love the Philippines” slogan of the Department of Tourism (DOT), which he described as a “very powerful tourism tagline.”
HPG cop abandons motorcycle after EDSA busway violation
MANILA, Philippines — A member of the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (HPG) escaped and left his unregistered motorcycle after passing through the exclusive EDSA bus lane.
Busted traffic light blamed for gridlock
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) appealed for patience from motorists after a heavy duty crane broke a traffic light at the intersection of NAIA Road and Roxas Boulevard in Parañaque City.
MARINA to shipping firms: Avoid sailing through conflict zones
MANILA, Philippines — To prevent more Filipino seafarers from being endangered, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will appeal to shipping firms to prevent their ships from sailing in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.