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'Build, Build, Build’ continues amid pandemic: DOTr chief

DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade presented several ongoing and completed transport infrastructure projects, such as the construction of Calbayog Airport� ...

by: PNA

MANILA – Even in the midst of a pandemic, construction of transport infrastructures under the government's massive "Build, Build, Build" program continues, with several high-t ...

MANILA – Even in the midst of a pandemic, construction of transport infrastructures under the government's massive "Build, Build, Build" program continues, with several high-ticket projects set to be operational this year, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade said. “Habang tayo’y nakiki-baka at nilalabanan ang pandemya, ang Build, Build, Build ho ay tuloy-tuloy. Hindi ho ito nawala (While we’re fighting the pandemic, ‘Build, Build, Build’ continues. This did not disappear),” Tugade said during President Rodrigo Duterte’s Talk to the People on Thursday. During the meeting with the President, Tugade presented several ongoing and completed transport infrastructure projects, such as the construction of Calbayog Airport’s new passenger terminal building, increasing passenger capacity from 176 to 450. “Handa na nating inaugurate sa April 22. Napakaganda ho, magugulat ho kayo talagang puwedeng ipagmalaki (This is ready to be inaugurated on April 22. It’s very beautiful, you’ll be ...

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DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade presented several ongoing and completed transport infrastructure projects, such as the construction of Calbayog Airport�...

Mindanao

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Cops probe slay of ex-Sultan Kudarat town dad in GenSan

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Police authorities are eyeing various angles in the killing of a former municipal councilor of Palimbang town in Sultan Kudarat in a gun attack in a village here on Wednesday afternoon. Maj. Brent Ian Salazar, chief of city police station number 4, said they have launched a deeper investigation to establish the p ...

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4 Butuan nurses volunteer to help fight coronavirus in Manila

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Sara warns public vs "notary" scam

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte on Thursday warned the public against a “notary” scam which uses her name to sell properties in Taguig City. In a statement, Duterte bared “some unsc ...

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Davao City targets 1K swab tests per day

Sara says 24/7 Liquor Ban stays but mulls balance

Sara assures Dabawenyos advised to quarantine will get food packs

Dawlah Islamiya leader killed, 9 others wounded in Marawi clash

Davao City eyes ‘online sabong’ ordinance: Sara

UK variant detected in GenSan

2 Abu Sayyaf brothers, 8 others surrender in Sulu

Business

Among the lucky recipients were Daisylen Apostol, a nurse’s aide assigned to care for COVID-19 patients at the Southern Philippines Medical Center ...

DITO gives smartphones with free service to Davao frontliners

DITO Telecommunity announced on Monday that it “started distributing smartphones with free DITO service to frontliners in Davao City.” In a Facebook post, DITO, formerly known as Mindanao Islamic Telephone Co. (Mislatel), said the move is “in line with our commitment to provide better and more accessible services to Filipinos.& ...

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SMC waives close to P200M in toll fees for medical frontliners

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PLDT Enterprise addresses business demand for reliable connectivity

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Aboitiz to inoculate team members, subcontractors nationwide

Asia MTB champ Ariana Dormitorio GAC Motor PH’s new ambassador

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DITO to launch services in Visayas, Mindanao

Coca-Cola investing P3B in PH this year

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ePLDT recognized as one of Top Direct Cloud Service Providers in PH

The Nation

Recovery efforts in Surigao del Norte continue as Bong Go sends more aid to Typhoon Auring victims in Socorro town

To help disaster-hit Filipinos recover from the recent calamity, the Office of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go provided assistance to 50 Typhoon Auring victims in Socorro, Surigao del Norte on Wednesday, April 14. The Senator’s team provided meals, food packs, medicines, vitamins, masks, and face shields to the beneficiarie ...

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Bong Go calls for continued ‘bayanihan’ efforts to help poor Filipinos overcome the pandemic; provides additional aid to indigents in Metro Manila

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the lives of many Filipinos, the Office of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, April 14, distributed additional assistance to indigent ...

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To promote health security, Bong Go files bill that seeks to strengthen regulation of medical insurance providers and boost industry competition

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Cebu 3rd bridge lights ‘iconic’ crosses

Sports

Eala downs HK-based foe to enter ITF final

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Enough time for PH team to prepare for Olympic qualifying events

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Pinoy karateka James de Los Santos ends 2020 at number 1

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3 months ago

Filipino karateka James de Los Santos. (File photo)

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Ginebra clinches PBA bubble title

Mike Tyson to make boxing comeback after 15 years

SBP unveils Gilas Men lineup for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

Athletes to get remaining 50% of allowances under Bayanihan 2

World No. 2 Halep tests positive for Covid-19

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Pep

CSC issues new rules on maternity, adoption leave

MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has come out with rules and procedures for the availment of maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave, and other leave privileges for civil servants. CSC Resolution No. 2100020 amended the Omnibus Rules on Leave (CSC Memorandum Circular No. 41, s. 1998, as amended) to align its provis ...

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Aiai Delas Alas 'Hello Kitty Themed House' made possible by Siomai King Online Franchise Business

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CopperMask launched it's ALL NEW ENCLOSED COPPERMASK with three colors, BEIGE, SKY BLUE and COOL GRAY.

From wings to wheels

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On The Wall

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Opinion

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US President Donald Trump (Anadolu photo)

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'Build, Build, Build’ continues amid pandemic: DOTr chief

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COVID-19 vax producer eyes $40M facility in Bulacan

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DITO gives smartphones with free service to Davao frontliners

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On The Wall

Albay family's grave 'branding' tradition alive amid pandemic

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Coca-Cola MisOr plant marks 9 years of service to Mindanaoans

Opinion

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COVID-19 infections worldwide surpass 25M

Army, ex-rebels hold 1st Sinagtala Farm Harvest Fest

US authorizes convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19