Day: October 31, 2024

Pasig city: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to host the Road to Zero Waste Summit, marking it as the first and largest event focused on sustainable waste management and the promotion of a circular economy from November 5-6. The event will be held at the Unilab Bayanihan Center in Pasig City and will be open to the public with free admission. The summit aims to highlight innovative waste management solutions that can address Metro Manila’s solid waste challenges, ultimately leading to long-term sustainability. According to Philippines News Agency, the event will feature a series of interactive activities

Tacloban city: The opening of air routes connecting this city to Iloilo and Davao strengthen connectivity between Visayas and the Mindanao region, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Thursday. Department of Tourism (DOT) 8 (Eastern Visayas) Director Karina Rosa Tiopes said the new flights to the regional capital offer travelers greater convenience and accessibility. According to Philippines News Agency, Cebu Pacific launched its new routes on October 29: Iloilo-Tacloban-Iloilo, operating four times weekly (every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday), and Davao-Tacloban-Davao, operating three times per week (every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday). Tiopes highlighted that flights between Tacloban and Davao

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Thursday that Miru Systems, leading a joint venture, has successfully completed the manufacture and production of over 100,000 automated counting machines (ACMs) for the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections. According to Philippines News Agency, the final unit of the ACMs was produced at Miru’s South Korean facility two months ahead of the December deadline. This accomplishment marks the completion of the Full Automation with Transparency Audit and Count (FASTrAC) project, which involved manufacturing 110,620 ACMs. Comelec data reveals that 78,456 ACMs are already secured in storage at the commission’s warehouse located in Biñan,

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered concerned government agencies to ensure the immediate and safe restoration of power in typhoon-hit areas. Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno clarified that the directive will be executed only when conditions are deemed safe to prevent accidents. According to Philippines News Agency, Nepomuceno emphasized the complexity of restoring power, stating that every meter of electrical line must be carefully examined to avoid sudden incidents that could lead to accidents or further damage. He stressed the importance of addressing communication issues immediately, while also ensuring that power restoration is conducted with

Manila: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) revenues for the first nine months of the year have reached PHP79.43 billion, marking a 42 percent increase from the PHP55.95 billion reported year-on-year. Pagcor chair and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco attributed this growth primarily to the electronic games sector. According to Philippines News Agency, Tengco stated that the electronic games sector alone contributed PHP28.22 billion, accounting for 35.52 percent of the gaming revenue. The licensed casino sector followed, contributing 30.84 percent or PHP24.50 billion from licensee fees. The state gaming agency’s net income for the first nine months was recorded