QUEZON CITY — The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) is set to extend its route to Manila Pier, adding three new stations as part of its west extension project. Administrator Atty. Fernando Cabrera announced that this initiative aims to enhance connectivity by linking the train system directly to the ferry terminal, facilitating smooth transfers for…
Den Mojica, a loyal Seven Bank and BDO client in Japan, swiftly remits money to her family back home with peace of mind using her Kabayan account and Seven Bank’s money transfer app. Overseas Filipinos in Japan continue to favor the strong alliance between two trusted banks for safe and real-time money transfers. Such is…
ROXAS, Oriental Mindoro — As February unfolds, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Roxas District Jail shines a spotlight on the importance of oral health, fostering a culture of preventive dental care and healthy smiles through the conduct of education and community outreach mission at the Paclasan Elementary School, here. BJMP Mimaropa information officer…
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has assured it constantly tries to identify various sources of domestic financing to address the overall projected funding gap in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), malaria, and tuberculosis programs. The DOH, in partnership with the Philippine Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund (PCCM-GF),…
LOVE WITHOUT LIMITS. Albay couple Florentino Biron IV and Ma. Christina prepares to go home after attending a school activity in Tabaco City in Albay province in January 2025. For the past 15 years, Florentino has been the sturdy support of his wife. Despite a vehicular accident rendering the public school teacher paralyzed from the waist…
RENEWABLE ENERGY. Aboitiz Renewables, Inc.’s 45-megawatt peak Armenia Solar Project in Tarlac. The Department of Energy reported that the country had an installed renewable energy capacity of nearly 800 megawatts in 2024. (Courtesy of AboitizPower) By Kris Crismundo MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) recently said the Philippines has hit the highest installed capacity of renewable energy…
By Anna Leah Gonzales MANILA – Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said the recently signed double taxation agreement (DTA) with Cambodia would help improve the integrity of the Philippine tax system. “By eliminating tax barriers and ensuring a fair and transparent framework, we are not only attracting greater foreign investments into the Philippines but also reinforcing our…
READINESS. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. delivers his message at the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) meeting in Taguig City on Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2025). He stressed the need to improve the country’s military readiness for better response to external security challenges and disasters. (Photo courtesy of the…
Malacañang has assured it will let the legal process to take its course regarding the grave threats and inciting to sedition charges against Vice President Sara Duterte. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the Palace would not intervene in the ongoing criminal investigation. “We are aware of that, but we are going to let the process…
MANILA – The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed three key legal treaties covering extradition, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, and the transfer of sentenced persons. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently said the agreements were signed during the World Government Summit in Dubai, where First Lady Liza Marcos represented President…
