The Philippines will be having its first-ever subway project in the future as the implementing agency of the country’s first multi-billion subway project eyes to roll out is bidding terms in the first quarter of 2015. In an interview with Rappler.com, DOTC spokesperson Michael Arthur Sagcal noted that they are now preparing for the next … Read more
The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Investment Coordinating Committee (ICC) approved the project that will paved the way for Manila’s first subway along with five other public private partnership projects. Only President Aquino’s approval will be needed for the project to push through. According to NEDA deputy-director general Ronaldo Tungpalan said the projects were approved … Read more
The national government inaugurated the San Roque Dam Facility, an irrigation project worth P4.3 billion on Friday, August 8, 2014. Presidential Adviser on Food Security Francis Pangilinan was the guest of honor and speaker during the ceremony. The Presidential Adviser stressed the importance of irrigation in increasing the farmer’s income. According to Reynaldo Mencias, project … Read more
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on Friday, May 30, 2014 its approval to raise standard jeepney fare to P8.50 starting June 14, 2014. The approval to increase the standard fare by P.50 was disclosed by LTFRB chairman Atty. Winston Ginez in a press briefing. According to him, the jeepney fare hike will only … Read more
The unemployment rate of the Philippines rose to 7.3% in July, from the 7% during last year’s survey based upon the Labor Force Survey. The 7.3% results means that there are 3.002 million Filipinos were jobless in July, higher than the 2.84 million jobless during the same month last year. The current jobless rate at … Read more