Bridge upgrades to boost commuter safety, ease in Metro Manila
A major infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving commuter safety and reducing traffic disruption is set to begin as JFE Engineering Corp. and First Balfour Inc. join forces for a ₱7.7-billion seismic strengthening project on two of Metro Manila’s oldest and busiest bridges.
Tobacco firms laud P83.7-M smuggling bust
Major players in the tobacco industry have expressed relief and gratitude following the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) successful seizure of P83.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a warehouse raid in Barangay Batia, Bocaue, Bulacan.
DOTr orders airlines to ensure proper passport checks, protect passenger rights
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has directed all domestic and international airlines operating in the Philippines to exercise greater responsibility in passport checks, emphasizing that the authority to inspect travel documents must not be abused.
Security Bank backs solar shift with Solenergy
Security Bank Corp. has partnered with Solenergy Systems Inc. to provide solar rooftop solutions and sustainable energy options for businesses across the Philippines, marking a significant move in corporate renewable energy adoption.
NFA moving rice stocks to Visayas preparatory to P20/kilo rice program
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has instructed the National Food Authority (NFA) to begin repositioning rice stocks to the Visayas in preparation for the launch of the P20-per-kilo rice program.
