Free train rides on Tutuban-Alabang route starts today to test new trainsets
Commuters on the Tutuban-Alabang route are being treated to free rides as the new Philippine National Railways (PNR) trains are deployed beginning today.
Philippines breaks tourist arrival record with 8.26 million in 2019
The Philippines has broken its records for foreign tourist arrivals and surpassed its targets with a total of 8.26 million visitors coming to the islands in 2019.
Leyte opens Purisima “Lock Bridge” inspired by Paris’ Pont des Arts bridge
Leyte's Purisima "Lock Bridge" inspired by Pont des Arts bridge in Paris, France was opened to the public and tourists on Valentine's Day.
Philippine bamboo upgraded to high-value crop status
The status of the Philippine bamboo has been upgraded to "high-value crop" following an announcement by the Department of Agriculture.
Malabon flooding expected to subside with new pumping stations
The perennial flooding in Malabon during rainy season is expected to subside with the recent completion of two pumping stations.
A new Agusan del Norte and Bukidnon connecting road to reduce travel time by...
More economic development coming to Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon and nearby areas, as the 39-kilometer Buenavista-Lawan Lawan-Boundary Bukidnon Road project that reduces travel time by 2 hours is around 64 percent complete.
Jobless Filipinos down by 4%, urban joblessness lowest in 15 years
Joblessness among adult Filipinos across the country dropped down by 4 points to 17.5% or about 7.9 million adults in the survey results released by Social Weather Stations (SWS) in February 2020.
Samar’s Basey Bypass Road leading to Sohoton Cave and Balantak Falls opens livelihood to...
The Basey Bypass Road Project in Samar leading to the popular destinations of Sohoton National Park and Balantak Falls has residents and stakeholders anticipating its opening.
Agriculture chief lists malunggay, tomatoes, local fruits, veggies that help fight off infections like...
Fruits and veggies a day help keep infections and nCoV away - borrowing from the familiar Western saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” - thus says the Philippines' agriculture chief who recommended locally available agricultural products to boost the immune system.
Port Claveria in Cagayan opens region to international cruise tourists
Cagayan just got a major boost as the new seaport in Claveria was completed and recently inaugurated.
BGC-Ortigas Road Link offers alternate EDSA C-5 route, to reduce travel by 11 minutes
The Bonifacio Global City (BGC)-Ortigas Center Road Link, anticipated to reduce travel time between the Taguig and Pasig business centers to just 11 minutes, is reportedly 45% completed and is on track for completion by 2021.
Imus and Bacoor expect less flooding as river basin project nears completion
Less flooding for Imus and Bacoor cities in Cavite are expected upon completion of the River Basin Project this 2020. Residents of the low-lying areas of the cities of Imus and Bacoor can then express sighs of relief as the perennial flooding they encounter may already be a thing of the past.
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Cebuana Nurse Joelle Devine Uy Crowned Miss Sudamerica Global in Peru
Another crown has been added to the Philippines’ pageant legacy as Filipino nurse Joelle Devine Uy clinched the Miss Sudamerica Global Contest 2025 title...
