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Grab to train drivers as emergency first responders
MANILA, Philippines – Grab drivers are going the extra mile and may soon save lives in road accidents and help bust crime.The ride-hailing company launched its Safer Everyday Tech Roadmap on Monday,...
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DOTr grants original proponent status to 2 firms for Davao, Kalibo airports...
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has granted original proponent status (OPS) to two firms that submitted unsolicited proposals for the upgrade of the Davao and Kalibo...
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Infrastructure continues to boost gov't spending in August 2018
MANILA, Philippines – Disbursements for infrastructure and capital outlay continued to boost government spending in August at P68.4 billion, which is 70.5% or P28.3 billion higher than the previous...
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DOE to gov't agencies: Pay electricity bills
MANILA, Philippines – Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi pleaded to government agencies to settle all outstanding obligations with electric cooperatives.He emphasized that electric cooperatives need the...
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PAL's Mabuhay Maritime to offer Kalibo-Boracay ferry service
BATANGAS, Philippines – Tourists coming from Kalibo in Aklan province will soon have a more comfortable option to travel straight to the world-famous island of Boracay.Mabuhay Maritime Express (MME), a...
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Senate eyes 6-month fuel tax hike suspension in 2019
MANILA, Philippines – Senate committee on economic affairs chairperson Sherwin Gatchalian is proposing a 6-month suspension of the fuel tax hike stipulated in the Tax Reform for Acceleration and...
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Rappler Talk: Mon Abrea on the unintended effects of tax reform
Bookmark this page to watch and join the discussion live on Thursday, October 25, at 2 pmMANILA, Philippines – The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law was projected to kick off...
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Villar company to bid as 3rd telco – DICT
MANILA, Philippines – The Villar-led Streamtech Systems Technologies Incorporated is interested in becoming the country’s 3rd major telecommunications player, Acting Department of Information and...
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Modern Parañaque terminal to open November 5
MANILA, Philippines – The modern Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) will open its doors to the public on November 5, announced the Department of Transportation (DOTr).President Rodrigo...
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Rappler Talk: NOW Telecom's bid for 3rd telco slot
Join the discussion live on Friday, October 26, at 10 amMANILA, Philippines – The race for the 3rd telecommunications player slot has gotten Filipinos looking forward to better internet and cellular...
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China leads the way as world's billionaires get richer
ZURICH, Switzerland (UPDATED) – China produced two new billionaires a week last year as the fortunes of the world's ultra-rich soared by a record amount, Swiss banking giant UBS and auditors PwC said...
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Grab to ask PCC to reconsider P12-M fine
MANILA, Philippines – Grab Philippines announced on Friday, October 26, it would file a motion for reconsideration with the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) over the P12-million fine the...
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Christmas 2018 mall schedules
Bookmark this page. This is updated as advisories from more mall operators come in.MANILA, Philippines – Malls will adjust their operating hours for holiday shoppers earlier than usual – starting in...
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Gov't sets suggested retail prices for rice
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) set suggested retail prices (SRPs) for rice to combat inflation.The DA and the DTI made this move...
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SC asked to stop Globe, Smart's use of 700 MHz frequency
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) was asked to invalidate the agreement between telecommunications giants Smart Communications and Globe Telecom to share the 700 megahertz (MHz) broadcast...
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Dennis Uy invests in Manny Pangilinan's PXP Energy
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City-based businessman Dennis Uy bought shares in Manny Pangilinan's PXP Energy, a company which has gas exploration rights in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).In a...
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NOW Corp says 3rd telco criteria 'anti-Filipino'
MANILA, Philippines – Officials of NOW Corporation and its affiliate NOW Telecom slammed the selection criteria for the 3rd major telecommunications player, describing it as "anti-Filipino."In a...
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Typhoon Rosita: Free overnight parking at Megaworld malls on October 30
Please refresh this page for updates.MANILA, Philippines – Megaworld Lifestyle Malls will waive overnight parking fees on Tuesday, October 30, for those who might be affected by rains and flood that...
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Power lines affected by Typhoon Rosita
Please refresh this page for updates.MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Rosita (Yutu), which made landfall in Isabela on Tuesday, October 30, downed some transmission lines in Luzon.The National Grid...
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Philippines, China launch peso-yuan trading facility
MANILA, Philippines – Transacting and exchanging Chinese currency to and from the Philippine peso will soon be cheaper and easier, thanks to the establishment of the Philippine Renminbi Trading...
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