HEAVY RAINFALL from the southwest monsoon, enhanced by typhoon Fabian and tropical depression Cempaka which is still outside the Philippine are, triggered flooding in parts of Metro Manila that caused heavy traffic and the suspension of work in some offices and universities. As of 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, the Metro Manila Development Authority said knee to gutter-deep floodwater were reported in […]
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Peso rises as gov’t eases restrictions in Metro Manila
THE PESO climbed versus the greenback on Thursday as the government further eased restrictions and as the US Federal Reserve chief said the central bank will continue to support the world’s largest economy. The local unit closed at P50.22 per dollar yesterday, gaining eight centavos from its P50.30 finish on Wednesday, based on data from […]
Completed bike lanes approaching 500-km mark
THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DoTr) said it has completed nearly 500 kilometers (km) of bike lanes with accompanying signage in three metropolitan areas. In a statement Monday, the department said it will inaugurate bike lanes in Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, and Metro Davao this month after completing pavement markings, physical separators, and road signs covering […]
Cavite governor seeks DENR help in putting up a sanitary landfill facility
CAVITE GOVERNOR Juanito Victor C. Remulla has sought help from the Environment department in building a sanitary landfill facility for the province, whose rivers contribute to the waste problem in Manila Bay. In a statement on Monday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said the governor cited that 21 out of the 23 cities and municipalities in Cavite “did not have the […]
Now boarding: Aston Martin DBX
1 of 3 Delayed by the pandemic, the V8-powered DBX makes an appearance in the Philippines. — PHOTO FROM ASTON MARTIN MANILA A handcrafted interior welcomes occupants within. — PHOTO FROM ASTON MARTIN MANILA PHOTO FROM ASTON MARTIN MANILA The British luxury brand’s first-ever SUV finally lands UNDOUBTEDLY, Aston Martin surely received, well, a shot […]
Peso rises as Metro Manila remains under looser quarantine measures
THE PESO strengthened versus the greenback on Tuesday after Malacañang announced that Metro Manila will remain under looser quarantine measures. The local unit closed at P48.50 per dollar on Tuesday, gaining 14.5 centavos from its P48.645 finish on Monday, based on data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines. The peso opened Tuesday’s session at […]
Rising COVID-19 infections in 4 regions flagged
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza and Vann Marlo M. Villegas, Reporters THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DoH) on Wednesday flagged increasing coronavirus infections in four regions in the Visayas and Mindanao. The regions of Western Visayas, Caraga, Davao and Soccsksargen were at high risk, Health Director Alethea de Guzman told an onlne news briefing. Metro Manila […]
Manila Water wins indigenous people consent for Antipolo treatment plant
MANILA WATER Co., Inc. said it obtained consent from indigenous people to build and operate the Wawa-Calawis Water Treatment plant on ancestral land in Antipolo. The company signed a memorandum of agreement with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and Katutubong Pamayanan ng mga Dumagat/Remontado as part of the “Free, Prior, and Informed Consent” […]
OCTA Group backs plan to ease metro lockdown
By Vann Marlo M. Villegas, Reporter A GROUP of researchers from the country’s premier university on Sunday backed a plan to ease the lockdown in Metro Manila as coronavirus infections continue to fall. “We support that because the situation in the National Capital Region is improving,” Guido David, a research fellow at the OCTA Research […]
TESDA appeals to workers to take competency assessment in their home province
THE TECHNICAL Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) appealed to outbound Filipino workers residing in the provinces to undergo competency assessment in their respective areas to avoid overcrowding at offices in Metro Manila. TESDA recently resumed competency assessments for domestic work in areas under the general community quarantine after Metro Manila and its neighboring provinces […]
Metro lockdown may be eased by mid-May — Palace spokesman
THE GOVERNMENT would probably ease the lockdown in Manila, the capital and nearby cities and provinces by mid-May as coronavius infections get under control, according to the presidential palace. The lower critical care use rate could also be a factor in easing the modified enhanced community quarantine, presidential spokesperson Herminio L. Roque, Jr. told a […]
MWSS says suspension of water disconnection still in effect
The regulatory office (RO) of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said that the two Metro Manila water concessionaires still cannot disconnect the water supply of customers who have not paid their bills, following the government’s decision to extend the second strictest lockdown level over capital and nearby areas. “The MWSS RO’s directive to […]
Stocks rise as Metro Manila mayors shorten curfew
PHILIPPINE shares closed in the green on Wednesday as Metro Manila mayors agreed to shorten curfew hours to help increase economic activity. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) gained 112.67 points or 1.77% to close at 6,469.14 on Wednesday, while the all shares index improved by 47.18 points or 1.2% to finish at 3,957.50. […]
Hog deliveries to Metro Manila nears 345,000
PORK supply and prices in Metro Manila have been affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS HOG shipments from various parts of the country to Metro Manila under the ongoing initiative to augment pork supply in the capital region is nearing 345,000 heads, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. […]
Maynilad response on revised water deal terms pending
JUSTICE SECRETARY Menardo I. Guevarra said the government panel reviewing the water concession contracts is waiting for Maynilad Water Services, Inc. to indicate its acceptance of the contract terms signed by Manila Water Co., Inc. last month. In a mobile message Monday, Mr. Guevarra said “a copy of the revised (concessionaire agreement) with Manila Water […]
Manila Water’s revised water contract with gov’t marks ‘new chapter’
AN OFFICIAL from listed Manila Water Co., Inc. said on Friday its revised concession agreement (CA) with the government is an important milestone for the firm, adding the contract took more than a year to negotiate. “This important milestone is a culmination of several months of hard work and discussion with several key government agencies […]
Regional Updates (04/12/21)
2 northbound lanes of Skyway Extension now open and temporarily toll-free TWO of three lanes of the Skyway Extension project’s northbound section have been opened to motorists, San Miguel Corp. (SMC) announced on Monday. The northbound section that covers four kilometers from Susana Heights to Sucat in Parañaque can now be used by light vehicles […]
Pangilinan group to provide meals to gov’t hospitals in Metro Manila
METRO PACIFIC companies and foundations said they have expanded their daily distribution of meals for medical frontliners to government hospitals in Metro Manila. “What started out as a simple treat day for Metro Pacific Hospital frontliners, transformed into a daily commitment to provide them with the needed sustenance to continue their fight to save the […]
Libre: Proud to be Bisdak
Bisaya, both the language and the people speaking the language, can no longer be contained. Bisaya music is now mainstream and, to the surprise of big-name actors in Manila, a Bisaya took a plum role in an international film headlined by established Hollywood stars. In the field of music, the Bisaya language has gotten attention. […]
Daily COVID-19 tally hits record
The Department of Health (DoH) reported 9,838 coronavirus infections on Friday, the highest daily tally since the start of the pandemic last year. Friday’s tally surpassed the number on Thursday at 8,773, bringing the total to 702,856, it said in a bulletin. The death toll rose by 54 to 13,149, while recoveries increased by 663 […]