Metro Manila Subway on track for 2029 partial ops

MANILA: The first contract package (CP101) of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is 40 percent complete and is on track for partial operations by 2029, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Thursday.

In a press conference following a site …

Research council assures support for Filipino inventions

MANILA: The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) on Thursday said it supports the discoveries and inventions of Filipino scientists nationwide.

‘In fact, sa kasalukuyan, ang pinopondohan namin ay ‘yung basic research. Pagdating sa appl…

Antique prov’l gov’t wants more small water reservoir projects

BUENAVISTA: The Antique provincial government is requesting the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to expand the Local Adaptation to Water Access (LAWA) projects in the province to support food sufficiency, especially during the onset…

PSC taps MASTS to boost grassroots program

MANILA: The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) hopes to boost its national grassroots sports program with the help of the Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools Inc. (MASTS).

Commissioner Edward Hayco encouraged MASTS to be one of the PSC’s i…

Trump challenges Biden to debate

WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump challenged Wednesday President Joe Biden to a debate, saying he is ready to face off against him ‘anytime.’

“It is important, for the good of our country, that Joe Biden and I debate issues that are so vit…

Bacolod City takes steps to address limited water supply

BACOLOD CITY: Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has urged residents here to conserve water as some areas in the city are experiencing scarcity in water supply due to the effects of drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.

‘The impact of El Niño…

President attends announcement of People’s Artist, Meritorious Artist title winners

Hanoi: President Vo Van Thuong attended a ceremony in Hanoi on March 6 to present the titles of People’s Artist and Meritorious Artist – the noble rewards of the Party and State given to individuals with outstanding contributions and long-term commitm…