Grab, citing higher fuel prices from tax law, seeks fare hike before LTFRB
January 5, 2018
Grab Philippines on Friday filed a petition for fare increase before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), citing higher fuel prices from the Tax Reform For Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law In a six-page petition, Grab is seeking an increase in
Philippines hopeful Korea talks would lead to meaningful dialogue
January 5, 2018
The Philippines said the decision of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to resume talks with South Korea is the first step towards what it hopes would be the start of meaningful dialogue that would lead to peace and
Travellers formalizes partnership with Hotel Okura
January 5, 2018
Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc., owner and operator of Resorts World Manila (RWM), formalized an agreement with Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. , a luxury Japanese hospitality chain to operate Hotel Okura Manila, a 191-room hotel, as part of the country’s
DOTr, PNR fast-track completion of PNR Clark Phase 1 project
January 5, 2018
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine National Railway (PNR) today started to undertake advance construction mobilization for PNR Clark Phase 1 (Tutuban-Malolos), which includes pre-construction activities such as site clearing, grading of unleveled surfaces, and demolition of obstructing
Duterte accepts son’s resignation as Davao City vice mayor
January 5, 2018
President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the resignation of his son, Paolo Duterte, as vice mayor of Davao City. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque told reporters the acceptance was made on Friday afternoon. Paolo announced on December 25 during the special session of the
Philippines eyes P4.2-trillion budget for 2019
January 5, 2018
The Duterte administration is eyeing record high P4.2 trillion budget for 2019, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Friday. The target budget for next year is 11.5 percent higher than the this year’s budget of P3.767 trillion. “The equivalent obligation budget
P50 billion initially needed to rebuild Marawi, Palace says
January 5, 2018
The Philippine government needs initially P50 billion to rebuild war-torn Marawi City, officials said on Friday. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Operations Office Assistant Secretary Ana Marie Banaag said that based on the initial post conflict needs assessment, as
Coast Guard to implement no-sail at back of Quirino Grandstand for Black Nazarene
January 5, 2018
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to implement a no-sail policy at the back of Quirino Grandstand as part of the security preparation for the feast of the Black Nazerene. “No sail zone only here at the back of
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