LRT-1 trains

Free rides on LRT-1 on June 12

In celebration of the Philippines’ 119th Independence Day, Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) announced that passengers can enjoy free rides on LRT-1 during peak hours on June 12, 2017,Monday.
Marines mosque Marawi City

WATCH | AFP: Flag to fly in Marawi by June 12, Independence Day

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesman Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said on Friday that the government intends to sweep Marawi City, scene of...

Maynilad inks P10.8-B loan deal with JICA, 3 Japan banks

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. recently signed a P10.8-billion loan agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and three of Japan’s largest private commercial banks to fund its Non-Revenue Water (NRW) and water expansion capital expenditure projects for the next four years.

CAAP hurdles audit by international aviation agency

The country’s aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, has gotten a thumbs-up from the just-concluded International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) conducted from May 30 to June 8 2017.

Mexico fines French carmaker Renault for environmental violations

French carmaker, Renault, has been fined $941,000 in Mexico for importing and selling almost 12,000 new vehicles without the right environmental certificate, the federal government announced

Rain or Shine owner understands team’s struggles under coach Caloy Garcia: ‘It would take...

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters haven't had much success this season under coach Caloy Garcia. Under Garcia's watch, Rain or Shine bowed out of...
Megaworld Pampanga township project

Megaworld to build P30B township project in Pampanga

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - A township project architecturally inspired by the cultural heritage of Pampanga will soon rise at a 35.6-hectare property...

Open competition in PH telecoms industry pushed

The entry of new players in the local telecommunications industry will help improve the state of Internet in the country, said Mary Grace Mirandilla-Santos, lead convenor of civil society group Better Broadband Alliance.
Supreme Court marker

WATCH | Mindanao leaders, Marawi women file anti-Martial Law petitions before SC

(UPDATE - 6:45 a.m., June 10, 2017) Mindanao activists and human rights advocates on Friday filed a petition before the Supreme Court opposing the declaration of Martial Law covering all of Mindanao.

Here are the players Yeng Guiao is looking to add to NLEX

NLEX Road Warriors coach Yeng Guiao is eyeing to add more new players to bolster their roster for the PBA Governors' Cup. Guiao told...

A DEATH ON THE ROAD | The perils the cycling working class face

For many working class Filipinos, biking to work means saving on fare and, thus, a little more income. But it can also be a deadly business given the lack of infrastructure and safety measures.

WATCH | Coloring book comes to life as AR gets creative

Researchers at the Game Technology Center at ETH Zurich are using augmented reality (AR) to enhance creative activities; including a colouring book that brings the characters to life when viewed on a smartphone or tablet.

GADGETS | The new Canon EOS M6 is here

Powered by Dual Pixel CMOS AF, the compact and lightweight Canon EOS M6 boasts of high sensitivity 24.2-megapixel, APS-C sensor and latest image processor to deliver high precision for polished perfection.

4 alleged crime gang members killed in Pampanga

Police busted a Nueva Ecija-based criminal group following the death of its leader and three other members in a brief but fierce exchange of gunfire along the Apalit-Macabebe Road at Barangay Colgante, Apalit, Pampanga dawn Friday.

Kobe Paras to join Gilas pool

Kobe Paras leads the new recruits of the Philippine national men's basketball team pool which is gearing up for several major tournaments this year. Gilas...