Day: June 17, 2025

Manila: Despite the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) assuming operations and maintenance of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) since September, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) continues to assist them in managing airside traffic control, MIAA General Manager Eric Ines announced on Tuesday. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has mandated a comprehensive crackdown on overcharging taxis at NAIA and has instructed the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and the Land Transportation Office to collaborate with MIAA and NNIC to apprehend errant drivers. According to Philippines News Agency, the MIAA Airport Police Department and mobile teams are responsible for operations,

Manila: An environmental watchdog on Tuesday warned parents and students against the sale of insulated steel tumblers painted with high levels of lead, a toxic substance especially hazardous to children. A day after the official opening of classes in public schools, volunteers from the EcoWaste Coalition disclosed they bought some of these tumblers sold on the streets of Binondo and Quiapo in Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the tumblers were subjected to X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis, a scientific method used to quickly detect elemental composition. Findings revealed that 11 unbranded tumblers had exterior coatings containing lead concentrations well above

Manila: The Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team is gearing up to face formidable opponents in the 33rd edition of the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Thailand this year. The competition, scheduled from December 9 to 20, is expected to be intense as Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines all aim for a podium finish. According to Philippines News Agency, the Filipino volleybelles recently returned from Hanoi where they secured a second-place finish against their Vietnamese rivals in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Nations Cup. Brazilian coach Jorge De Brito, speaking at the weekly Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) forum, acknowledged the

Manila: The Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) Season 2 in September promises to be better and more exciting. From four teams of five players each, Season 2 features five teams with six players each. They will vie in a point system round-robin format, each team facing the other teams at least three times leading up to the best-of-five finals. According to Philippines News Agency, joining the competition are Season 1 champion Taguig, Quezon City, Manila, Negros Occidental, and newcomer Makati. The drafting is set on July 29. “Season 1 was very successful. We were very happy. And we introduced the audience

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday emphasized the importance of implementing a cost-sharing scheme with local government units and utilizing public-private partnerships (PPPs) to address deficiencies in school infrastructure and services across the nation. Gatchalian highlighted that such strategies could expedite improvements in schools, particularly in underserved regions. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian reiterated his previous proposals, advocating for public-private partnerships and a counterpart program where the national and local governments share the cost of constructing basic education facilities. He stressed the necessity of ensuring access to electricity, water, and internet along with classrooms to guarantee the safety, comfort,