Day: May 1, 2025

Manila: Over 1.2 million commuters benefited from free train rides across three rail lines in Metro Manila on the first day of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Labor Day ‘Libreng Sakay’ initiative. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) reported that this figure marks an ‘all-time high’ in Libreng Sakay ridership across the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), LRT-2, and the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). The DOTr emphasized the significant impact of the program and the positive public response to the Libreng Sakay initiative implemented by the government for Labor Day. The program was

Manila: The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) has expanded its healthcare reach by signing a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with 10 new hospitals. According to Philippines News Agency, the MOH-BARMM Minister, Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr., announced the partnership on Thursday, highlighting its aim to serve more disadvantaged Bangsamoro people both within and outside the region. This initiative allows a greater number of Bangsamoro individuals to access medical assistance through the newly partnered hospitals under the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients Program (MAIFFIP). The 10 newly partnered hospitals include St. Pius

Cotabato City: The Police Regional Office – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) reiterated its firm commitment on Thursday to ensuring peaceful, honest, and orderly elections across the region on May 12. Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz, the director of PRO-BAR, urged all citizens, local government officials, and law enforcement partners to collaborate actively in safeguarding the integrity of the democratic process. According to Philippines News Agency, Macapaz expressed confidence in the preparedness of the police force, stating, “We are fully prepared to protect the sanctity of the ballot and the safety of every voter. Our police personnel are deployed not only to

Manila: Asialink Finance Corporation, known for lending to small and medium enterprises, is diversifying into real estate lending, offering quick processing and low interest rates to individuals and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). According to Philippines News Agency, Asialink Finance Corporation announced this strategic expansion with three new lending options: Sangla Titulo, take-out of housing units, and acquisition of property. Under the Sangla Titulo option, a business entity can borrow up to PHP20 million by using property as collateral. The interest rate for this option is 0.8 percent for terms up to five years, alongside a one-time 5.5 percent service

Pasay City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for a reassessment of the Republic Act (RA) 10912, known as the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016, which requires professionals to renew their licenses. This announcement was made during the 123rd Labor Day celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Marcos acknowledged the difficulties licensed professionals face in renewing their professional identification cards. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos expressed his awareness of the challenges related to the renewal process, including the financial and logistical burdens of obtaining necessary training. He emphasized the need to revisit