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    DOTr to build three new EDSA Busway stations starting 2026

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the construction of three new EDSA Busway stations will start in 2026 to improve the speed and accessibility of the bus system.

    Traffic flow back to normal after San Juanico Bridge restrictions eased – PPA

    The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said Tuesday that traffic and cargo movement in Eastern Visayas have returned to normal following the easing of weight restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge.

    Seinfeld syncope: The curious case of laughing yourself out cold

    Medicine has long warned us about smoking, drinking, and standing up too fast. Now add another hazard to the list: really good jokes.

    Human Settlements expands rentals, targets 10 projects in 2026

    The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said at least 10 additional rental housing projects are set to be launched in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing rental housing as a core modality under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, according to the agency’s yearend report.

    Amplefield bets P930M on PEZA warehouse expansion

    Amplefield Malvar Inc., a unit of Singapore-listed Amplefield Ltd., is committing P930 million to develop 13 PEZA-ready warehouse buildings at the LIMA Technology Center in Batangas, reinforcing Southern Luzon’s appeal as a manufacturing and logistics hub.

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    Manila’s visa-free gamble: Will Chinese visitors return?

    The Philippines has opened its doors wider to Chinese tourists with a new policy granting 14-day visa-free entry—but the real question is whether travelers from the world’s largest and most dynamic tourism market will actually walk through.

    DA orders FTI to buy mung beans, chili to steady prices, cut imports

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) to buy large volumes of mung beans and chili peppers directly from local farmers to stabilize prices and reduce dependence on imports.

    Globe, Starlink bring cell towers spaceward

    Globe Telecom has made history by becoming the first mobile network operator to launch Starlink’s Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite service in the Philippines and Southeast Asia—and the second in Asia—marking a major leap toward universal mobile connectivity in the country.

    MacroAsia breaks ground on aviation hub

    MacroAsia Corp. (MAC), through its majority-owned unit MacroAsia Airport Services Corp. (MASCORP), has begun construction of a new six-story headquarters aimed at strengthening its aviation services operations, following a formal groundbreaking ceremony held today.
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