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IT will not come as a surprise if President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will appoint former top military officials to key civilian government positions.

The problems of the country are huge. He cited the recent appointments of Carlito Galvez Jr. will appoint former top military officials to key civilian government positions.

The first episode, Cinema Parausan, stars Azi Acosta and Gawad Urian nominated actor – Alex Medina. A story about a film buff who goes to an old Cineplex to ...

It’s about a news writer who escapes his worries and goes to a massage parlor offering a special service to customers. A story about a film buff who goes to an old Cineplex to watch a classic erotic film. Get ready for a rough, hot, and wild experience with Vivamax’s latest offering, Erotica Manila.

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is now investigating reports of the alleged illegal strip search conducted on a visitor of a person ...

8 when visiting her father she was asked to lift her top so that the jail custodian can search her undergarments for contrabands in a room without doors or even curtains. We assure the public that we will always take immediate necessary steps to address issues in our jail facilities,’’ Bustinera continued. Bustinera emphasized that these procedures are in place “to prevent contraband from entering our jail facilities.

PRNewswire/ -- 3Cloud, LLC. ("3Cloud") today announced that it has entered a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") to acquire People Global Solutions Inc.,.

People Global Solutions is headquartered in Makati City, in the heart of the premiere business and financial district. "We are thrilled to formally join the 3Cloud family and more aggressively expand the Global Delivery Center's capabilities." Founded by Microsoft executives, 3Cloud combines a team of highly experienced cloud architects and technologists with a strong network of Microsoft sales and engineering relationships to deliver the ultimate Azure experience for clients. "With the acquisition of PGSI, 3Cloud will have over 700 full-time Azure experts helping clients migrate their Applications and Data Platforms to Azure," said Mike Rocco, 3Cloud Co-Founder and CEO. ("3Cloud") today announced that it has entered a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") to acquire People Global Solutions Inc., ("PGSI"). With the acquisition of PGSI, 3Cloud will expand its international reach and formalize a partnership that has provided quality global delivery to clients.

Metro Manila mayors and traffic management officials in the metropolis have approved the the final draft of the Metro Manila Traffic Code for the proposed ...

“We are confident that the Metro mayors will pass a resolution approving this. The proposed system will also benefit motorists because it will provide ease of payment through digital payment channels which can be used by apprehended motorists anywhere.” Metro Manila mayors and traffic management officials in the metropolis have approved the the final draft of the Metro Manila Traffic Code for the proposed single ticketing system in the National Capital Region (NCR) in a meeting held on Thursday, Jan.

Our scouting team, led by Stephen Servita, Hans Roque and Abuminar Dybala, gave The Designated Kit Man an initial list of players that have the potential of ...

De Mesa, on the other hand, is a product of De La Salle Zobel and the Makati FC. Also a member of Team Lakay, Kingad is set to return to the ring against Indonesian Eko Roni Saputra next month. The tryouts for the Azkals Development Team started yesterday and will last until Sunday. Icasiano is a sportswriter, analyst and editor. He is eyeing a title shot in ONE Championship. They need all the opportunity and support that they can get,” Servita said. He was capped in the U18 national team in 2017. Dorin, meanwhile, is currently trying to join a team in the PFL, while balancing his studies. Dorin was a former member of the country’s several national youth teams. He played for Stallion Laguna FC in the Philippines Football League. They are among the best and most promising homegrown football players around right now. Our scouting team, led by Stephen Servita, Hans Roque and Abuminar Dybala, gave The Designated Kit Man an initial list of players that have the potential of joining the national senior’s team someday.

The MMDA, local traffic bureau, and LTO approved the final draft of the Metro Manila Traffic Code for the single ticketing system.

“We are confident that the Metro mayors will pass a resolution approving this. It was also agreed that the MMDA would provide the funds to purchase the hardware and I.T. MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), local traffic bureau heads, and officials from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday approved the final draft of the Metro Manila Traffic Code for the proposed single ticketing system in Metro Manila.

Ambassador of India to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran relayed the expansion plan during a luncheon meeting Wednesday between the India Business Forum (IBF) ...

We also support in terms of charity donations," Tiwari added. He noted that many of the Indian firms "are family owned." We're planning to do events in Cebu and in Laoag.

The Philippine government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are working on the next tranches of financing for the Metro Manila Subway ...

The bulk of the project will be funded by JICA, accounting for 75.9% or P370.77 billion. was awarded the CP 104, which covers the Ortigas to Shaw Boulevard segment. "It will be determined during discussions between the two governments. Ltd., which involves the stations from Anonas to Camp Aguinaldo; and Megawide Construction Corp. Sakamoto added that the signing of the next tranches of loan agreements for the project "depends on the speed of the progress of the civil works on the ground." The Philippine government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are working on the next tranches of financing for the Metro Manila Subway project.

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines lauded the performance and accomplishments of former Department of Information and Communications Technology ...

Salazar has contributed significantly to the advancement of the goals and ideals of the IBP, particularly in promoting unity and camaraderie within its ranks; in advancing professionalism and professional development among the legal practitioners of the country; and in expanding the IBP’s presence and role in the affairs of the government and society,” it said. The IBP also noted Salazar’s achievement at the helm of the organization. Salazar served as national president of the IBP from 2005 to 2007.

THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said it hopes to sign a financing agreement soon for the next financing tranche of the Metro Manila Subway ...

“We recognize the support of LGUs like Las Piñas City to this project since LGUs are always on the frontlines during disasters. When scaled up, use of this floating amphibious excavator can empower more LGUs to clean up river systems and mitigate disasters in the long-term,” Mr. “I think it’s up to the agreements between the two governments. I cannot let you know the exact date but I’m quite hopeful the signing should be coming soon,” Mr. The Japanese company has partnered with JICA, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and Las Piñas City Government to launch the technology in the Philippines and test it at the local government level. He added that the JICA continues to support the Philippine government in implementing the rehabilitation and maintenance of MRT3, as well as the extension of LRT line 1 and 2.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, the Land Transportation Office, and the Metro Manila Council approved the final draft of the Metro Manila ...

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will open new routes and resume others as it gears up for a tourism recovery this year.

"We will also continue helping and supporting our travel partners as the tourist sector continues its journey to recovery." while Perth-Manila flights will depart at 8:30 a.m. "We are happy to announce the return of our China flights, including Guangzhou and Xiamen, and as of the moment our Manila-Xiamen route is officially open," Dimaano stated.

Nine multinational companies have signified interest in investing or expanding their operations in the Philippines after their top executives met with ...

I think I have seen you already three or four times and I know we have had so many sessions,” Brende said at the outset of their conversation. We had meetings with various top leaders and businessmen during our opening session with the President,” Diokno said in a mix of English and Filipino. “So we’re interested in the Philippines, in industrial parks.” For this reason, we have taken a proactive approach,” Marcos said in his keynote speech. So all of these can be a vicious cycle,” the Morgan Stanley official said. at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Thursday.

Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the matter was discussed during a meeting of President Marcos with Morgan Stanley chairman for Asia- ...

president and chief executive officer Ramon Ang. DAVOS – Multinational financial services company Morgan Stanley is planning to set up an office in the Philippines, Malacañang said yesterday. Morgan Stanley to set up office in Manila

Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the commitment was made during a meeting between President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and DP ...

These are things that we are already slowly improving," Marcos said. Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the commitment was made during a meeting between President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. DAVOS, Switzerland: Dubai-based Logistics company DP World has committed to expand its operations in the Philippines and is eyeing the establishment of an industrial park in Clarkfield in Pampanga, Malacañang said on Thursday.

Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said this following the meeting between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Morgan Stanley chairman for Asia- ...

Joining Marcos was Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said this following the meeting between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. According to Garafil, Laroia told Marcos of their plans to set up an office in the Philippines.

MANILA -- Multinational investment firm Morgan Stanley made a commitment Wednesday to invest in the Philippines to support the administration's aggressive ...

Assuring the President, the Morgan Stanley official said: “We’re excited to be a part of it, and we’re spending time there, we’re opening an office there, we’re trying to work with– both the government but also the private sector. So all of these can be a vicious cycle,” the Morgan Stanley official pointed out. MANILA -- Multinational investment firm Morgan Stanley made a commitment Wednesday to invest in the Philippines to support the administration’s aggressive development agenda during a meeting with President Ferdinand R.

Four decades later, in 2022, survey results showed that "fully half of all Filipino families are poor, and only one-fifth are not poor, despite a doubling in ...

I discussed in the past that the high prices of sugar and onion were failures in policy making. This is aggravated by the spread of the avian flu. As animal feeds constitute more than half of the production cost of poultry and hog ventures, an increase in prices results in costlier final outputs (pork, chicken meat and eggs). In a way, the failure of leadership is already being manifested in skyrocketing prices of basic food commodities in the Philippines. The same is true with the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) with regard to rice. And now, chicken eggs, one of the cheapest protein sources of the poor, is becoming unaffordable. The economic transformation of China, meanwhile, happened during the leadership of Deng Xiaoping who took over in 1978. He abandoned the socialist economic dogma and embraced market capitalism to induce efficiency in the slumbering Chinese economy. The economic transformations of South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore occurred within three decades. Similarly, Taiwan and Singapore were poor island economies that offered little natural resources to the world in the 1960s. After "40 years of poverty surveying" (the column's title), the SWS discovered that the plight of poor Filipinos hardly changed during the last four decades. After Park Chung-Hee took over in 1961, he transformed the South Korean economy into an industrial powerhouse in just a couple of decades.

“For the nth time, I wish President Bongbong Marcos would certify as urgent and a priority the Senate Bill creating the DDR or Department of Disaster ...

We are like priests and nuns who are committed to the truth. It’s all part of the operations. In the case of the more than 65,000 passengers, there is a need to revise the Rights of Air Passengers Act on cases like the glitch in NAIA. To me, it was the height of stupidity on the part of the CCAP, and as an observer, all the CAAP officials should be fired, my gulay! It was a truly international embarrassment, with some 65,000 passengers stranded and with the airlines unable to help passengers with anything. I covered Customs for some years, and I know this Mafia sacrifices a small portion of the smuggled shipments to be seized to satisfy the government. Although I am also a lawyer and a member of the Philippine Bar, I stuck to being a journalist, despite the fact that I did not continue with being a lawyer because of my love for the challenges that came my way as a journalist. From the source of the smuggled goods, to the vessels that come to the Philippines, to the ports of entry often bypassing Customs, the smugglers are fully in control. Journalists like me, if they are honest and believe in the unwritten ethics of journalists, that we should always be truthful, fair and stick to the tenets of balanced reporting, stay on despite all the threats and challenges that come our way. I mention, in the wake of journalists like me being unable to retire because they have no retirement fund and pension fund, they can expect that when they become elderly like me they will have nothing to back them up. When I went to the SSS to find out why, I was told that it was only the defunct Philippines Herald that complied with the SSS mandate to contribute to the System. Santa Banana, I hate to mention it, but for all the years that I have been working (over 75 years) in media outlets (print, radio and television), the only pension fund I can rely on is a little over P3,000 a month from the SSS.