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SMC to build new road, rail networks leading to Bulacan airport
San Miguel Corporation has unveiled major rail and road network projects it will incorporate into its P740-B airport project in Bulacan to provide seamless travel around the country and help decongest EDSA. “These projects make up the massive infrastructure network that will not only make the airport easily accessible from Metro Manila and various points…
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Bataan PNP provides food relief, PPEs
By Mar T. Supnad CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan- After Typhoon Ulysses wreaked havoc in Bataan province, members of the Bataan PNP led by Col. Joel Tampis, distributed food relief and personal protective equipment (PPE) to the affected families and stranded individuals at the evacuation centers. Through Bayanihan Spirit/Rektang Bayanihan of the PNP, the Bataan police headed…
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Duterte hints at pardon for Sinas
By Fernan Angeles THE big, bold controversial police general has proven to be too valuable for the President. In fact, President Rodrigo Duterte hinted at pardoning newly-appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Debold Sinas over the mañanita controversy. “It was only a small thing,” said Duterte. In a video clip released by Malacañang…
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Cagayan now under state of calamity
By Fernan Angeles CAGAYAN had just been placed under a state of calamity as the entire province has been render literally under water by the intense downpour of typhoon Ulysses. In a post uploaded by the Cagayan Provincial Information Office in its Facebook page, the provincial board cited the urgent need to declare the entire…
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Duterte multi-tasking, not sleeping — Roque
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG warded off allegations against President Rodrigo Duterte, whom netizens toyed anew as either missing in action or just asleep. In a public press briefing Saturday, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that the President is “on top of the situation,” adding that the chief executive has been calling shots even while attending…
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Villar turns coconut wastes into viable source of income
The coconut tree has long been considered as the “Tree of Life” and for good reasons. All the parts of the tree can sustain a human life—the coconut fruit as food, the coconut juice is better than water as it is very nutritious, the palms and trunks can be used to make shelter among many…
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Who’s your bet? Meet the frontrunners to become the new host of ‘Jeopardy’
I heard a rumour! Following the death of beloved game show host Alex Trebek who has been the host of “Jeopardy” for 36 years, six names have floated to take his position, according to New York Post and other entertainment sites in US. It was reported that Trebek pre-taped 35 episodes of the game show…
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Catriona Gray reacts to basher questioning her trip abroad during typhoon
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray assured pageant fans that she’s doing her part in extending help to typhoon victims even if she is abroad. This after a netizen questioned her trip to Colombia at the height of typhoon “Ulysses.” The netizen said that Catriona that she should be helping her province deal with typhoons instead…
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SMC begins ambitious drive to get more Filipinos employed
San Miguel Corporation has started work to build up manpower for its massive, P740-billion “game-changer” Manila International Airport project in Bulacan, with the first batch of trainees under its specialized job training program completing their courses under the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA). “We wanted to make sure that this mega-project will foster…
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Villar calls for improved sewerage system to save Manila Bay
RECOGNIZING the importance that Manila Bay serves for Filipinos, Senator Cynthia A. Villar underscored the importance of a Sewerage Treatment Plan (STP) to help clean and save the bay. This was in response to the plan of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to build the solar-powered Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Baywalk…