Day: May 7, 2025

Manila: A senator on Wednesday reaffirmed support for the Marcos administration’s flagship railway and infrastructure projects, following updates from Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on the status of major transport initiatives across the country. ‘These are the same projects I’ve been advocating for over the years,’ Senator JV Ejercito said, citing the North-South Commuter Railway, the revival of the Bicol Express line, and the long-awaited Mindanao Railway, which are crucial to regional development and traffic decongestion. According to Philippines News Agency, Ejercito acknowledged that challenges remain in right-of-way acquisition and funding but expressed confidence in the administration’s resolve. ‘With only three

Manila: In celebration of National Heritage Month, the Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) has unveiled a special set of stamps and souvenir sheets that highlight the country’s festivals, aiming to honor its rich cultural heritage. According to Philippines News Agency, Postmaster General Luis Carlos stated in a news release that it is an honor to celebrate these festivals not just through parades and performances, but also by immortalizing them with commemorative stamps and philatelic frames. These stamps are intended to preserve these cultural moments and share their stories both nationally and globally. Carlos emphasized that Filipino festivals are renowned for showcasing

Manila: Both the local stock market and currency closed stronger for the second straight day on Wednesday’s trading. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) finished 0.73 percent higher at 6,465.45 points, with All Shares also increasing by 0.59 percent to the 3,768.38 level. According to Philippines News Agency, “Philippine shares were bought up second day straight post-inflation with the local bourse reaching (the) 6,500 level, but gains were tempered by profit taking later in the session,” Regina Capital Development Corp. head of sales Luis Limlingan said. The biggest gains came from the Industrial counter, which increased by 1.36 percent to

Manila: The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has called for a ‘peaceful resolution’ of issues in Kashmir as tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, after New Delhi launched a missile strike on Pakistan-administered areas in the region. ‘The Department is closely monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan. We call for a peaceful resolution to the current issues,’ said DFA Spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza in a statement on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, India’s air strikes targeted nine locations in Pakistan in response to the terror attack in the Indian-administered town of Pahalgam in Kashmir

Manila: The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is anticipating a significant increase in passenger traffic at its ports during the upcoming 2025 elections, with expectations exceeding 1.1 million travelers. According to Philippines News Agency, the PPA’s situation report forecasts a total of 1,155,238 port passengers from May 9 to 13, marking a five percent rise compared to the 1,100,227 maritime passengers recorded during the 2022 elections. This surge in passenger numbers underscores the critical role of maritime transport in facilitating voter movement across the archipelago. Current data from the Port Management Office (PMO) indicates that PMO Panay/Guimaras is experiencing the highest