Jake Cruz
Manila reopens Lagusnilad underpass
The city government of Manila on Tuesday reopened the Lagusnilad underpass along Taft Avenue after its rehabilitation has been completed, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Mayor Honey Lacuna, who led the reopening in simple rites, said the move is expected to ease vehicular traf...
CALAX Silang Aguinaldo serves over 10,000 motorists
MPCALA Holdings Inc., the concessionaire of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), said that in less than a month, it surpassed its targeted daily traffic for the recently opened Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange, with the highest daily traffic exceeding11,000 vehicles—well beyond the projected 5,...
Marcos expected to sign 2024 budget
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the proposed 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) before he travels to Japan next month, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said in a report by Philippine News Agency. “Malamang (Probably),” Diokno said in a Palace briefing, when ask...
QC, Pasig bettors claim lotto jackpot prizes
Two lucky bettors from Quezon City and Pasig City have already claimed their jackpots for separate lotto draws, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. In a news release, the PCSO said a 50-year-old from Quezon City, who has played the lotto for ...
Experience Easy with GCash supports businesses
The numbers are in and it’s undeniable – customer experience is everything. Studies reveal the irreplaceable value of good customer experience to the success and growth of any company in any industry. A study from PwC revealed that customers are willing to pay up to a 16% price premium ...
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. wins big at ESGBusiness Awards
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) brought home two major titles at the recently held ESGBusiness Awards for its commitment to turning toll roads into ‘green highways,’ as well as the development of its web-based application My CG App. MPTC's vision of turning toll roads into...
EO to speed up infrastructure projects
The executive order (EO) that will fast track the processing of licenses, permits and other requirements for infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) is expected to be issued before the end of the year, an official from National Economic and Development (NEDA) said in a report by Philippine News Agen...
Mayor Jeannie Honors Excellence at Tambobong Awards 2023
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval recently attended the Third Tambobong Excellence Awards for Research and Gawad Parangal 2023, held with grandeur at Malabon National High School. Her personal presence added significance to the event, emphasizing the city's commitment to academic achievement a...
Mayor Sandoval Elevates Learning Spaces in Malabon
In an earnest pursuit to bolster the educational infrastructure within Malabon, Mayor Jeannie Sandoval spearheaded the triumphant launch of the renovated DepEd Building 1 at Malabon National High School. The endeavor, a testament to the city's unwavering dedication to academic excellence, stands...
Philippines BOP posts $1.5 billion surplus in October
The Philippines posted a balance of payments surplus of $1.5 billion in October 2023, up from $711 million in the same month last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). It was the highest BOP surplus since January when it hit $3.1 billion. “The BOP surplus in October 2023 ...