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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced plans for EDSA Greenways Project, which was initiated by the government to ease commuting experience and promote greener cities in the NCR.  By linking pedestrians and commuters to mass transit stations, it aims to encourage the utilization of public transportation. This means enhancing the...

For the first time ever, last March 19, several dogs made their appearance at the Senate Plenary Hall, including rescued dogs and those owned by lawmakers, during Senator Grace Poe’s privilege speech in support of Senate Bill 2458, also recognized as the Revised Animal Welfare Act. This comes in the...

The Quezon City government is taking steps to improve cyclist safety by installing concrete plant boxes alongside bike lanes throughout the city. This initiative aims to provide protection for cyclists as they navigate the roads while maintaining urban aesthetics. The concrete plant boxes are already installed along major roads...

After making substantial strides in transitioning to renewable energy (RE) in the past two years, the Philippines has ascended six positions to secure the 4th spot, trailing only behind India, China, and Chile for clean energy investments. The BloombergNEF Climatescope 2023 report reveals that among 110 emerging economies, the Philippines...

In response to the private sector's appeal for government support of the local industry, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. advocates the incorporation of locally-produced building materials for upcoming infrastructure projects,  Last October 2023, the President met with the infrastructure cluster of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), led by businessman Sabin...

The Philippine government is embracing the esports phenomenon to boost tourism, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) recently signing an agreement with MOONTON Games, a gaming developer. This memorandum of agreement (MOA) aims to facilitate tours for both local and international fans attending the M5 World Championship in December 2023,...

Last September 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially approved the "Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act," a piece of legislation designed to tackle issues such as unemployment, lack of jobs, and various labor market challenges in the Philippines. According to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), the enactment of...

Pasig City's local government, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), has launched an initiative to provide a transportation allowance of P1,500 to support K-12 public school students and their parents. Mayor Vico Sotto announced in a social media post that the giving out of transportation allowance will take...

Photo Source: Department of Public Works and Highways Thanks to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Manila North Road (MNR) in Angeles City, Pampanga, has been transformed into a significantly improved and safer road network, providing travelers with a more efficient and secure journey. There are two segments...

According to the Henley Passport Index, a global ranking that evaluates the travel freedom of citizens from different nations, the Philippines has climbed four spots in passport ranking in the third quarter of 2023, occupying the 74th spot — an advancement from its 78th position in 2022. This improvement can...

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. spearheaded the inauguration of the Lake Mainit Hydroelectric Power Plant in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, boasting a capacity of 24.9 megawatts. He said that the power plant is projected to benefit approximately 45,000 households and create socio-economic prospects for residents not only in Agusan del...

An official announcement was made last July 13, 2023, stating that in order to tackle the scarcity of plastic cards, the Land Transportation Office or LTO will introduce a digital or electronic rendition of the driver's license this month.  Quick Recap In April 2023, LTO expressed that they were running out...