Much anticipated take over
All systems are go for the takeover by the private sector of the maintenance and operations of the country’s primary gateway – the Ninoy Aquino International Airport – on Sept.14.
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Press Release - Statement of Senator Joel Villanueva on the Graft Charges Against Government Officials Involved in the COVID-19 Fund Transfer
We commend the Ombudsman for taking decisive action by filing graft charges against involved government officials, including former Department of Budget Undersecretary Christopher Lao, regarding his involvement in the COVID-19 fund transfer from the DOH to the PS-DBM. Mr. Lao is also linked to the procurement of overpriced laptops for the Department of Education (DepEd).
Multi-billion Sulu airport project mulled
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Merchants are pleased with the joint drafting soon by provincial officials in Sulu and experts in the Bangsamoro government of a feasibility plan for a multi-billion Sulu airport to boost the investment potentials of the province.
Caloocan’s Barangay 176, most populated Philippine village, divided at last
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ largest village by population size is finally divided into six smaller barangays.
Collaboration key to protecting West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — Marine science and geopolitical experts are now calling on the government, private sector and the international community to collaborate to protect the country’s marine environment in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid reports of massive coral destruction due to China’s continuous illegal activities in the area.
Press Release - TOL to LTO: stop apprehending motorcycle riders, motorists using temporary, improvised license plates -- fix backlog first
"Give motorcycle riders and motorists a break! Do not penalize them for using non-compliant temporary and improvised license plates. It's not their fault if the government cannot produce enough official plates - which is the responsibility of the LTO itself."
Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024: Gwen: Grandest ever | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — It was a night of celebrations yesterday during the awarding ceremony of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024 at the Cebu City Sports Center, with winners presenting again their performances, plus special awards were given out, and the Cebu provincial government declaring the event the best it has ever been in years.
Pasigarbo benchmarked CCSC as Sinulog venue | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said the successful staging of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024 has benchmarked the integrity of Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) as primary venue of the upcoming Sinulog 2025.