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Davao city: Commuters at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) can now access free public Wi-Fi, an official said Tuesday. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency, Aisa Usop, the DCOTT manager, confirmed that the free Wi-Fi service was launched earlier this month and is available throughout the 1.7-acre terminal. According to Philippines News Agency, Usop emphasized the importance of providing this service, noting that many passengers rely on it to stay in touch with loved ones awaiting their arrival. “This is a big help to the commuters, especially when they run out of prepaid load. They can

Pasig city: The Department of Energy (DOE) is intensifying its efforts in renewable energy (RE) development through collaboration with the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) for a single window auction. This initiative aims to streamline the auction of available NEA facilities for RE development, offering comprehensive information and packages to interested parties. The details of this plan were discussed by DOE Assistant Secretary Mylene Capongcol during the 15th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) in Pasig City. According to Philippines News Agency, Capongcol mentioned that they are awaiting a

Aklan: Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday highlighted the significance of a new passenger terminal for the Caticlan Airport in supporting the country’s tourism industry and economy. In a press conference at Malaca±ang, Dizon said the new airport terminal, which has been delayed since 2009, is a significant boon to tourists due to its enhanced check-in counters, advanced security screening, and improved boarding gates. According to Philippines News Agency, the new two-story terminal will span 36,470 square meters and feature six passenger boarding bridges and 36 check-in counters. Once completed, it will be capable of processing up to 3,000 passengers

Makati city: Taxing electronic wallet providers for online gambling is not within the tasks of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) but a policy is now under study to regulate the digital marketplace, an official said Tuesday. ‘This is something for DOF (Department of Finance) to determine. Taxation matters are not within the purview of the BSP,’ BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier told reporters on the sidelines of the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) convention in Makati City. According to Philippines News Agency, Fonacier said they are currently ‘still evaluating internally’ a draft policy on digital marketplace guidelines, which has

Antique: The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has advised residents of Antique to eliminate mosquito breeding sites in an effort to prevent a further increase in dengue cases. According to Philippines News Agency, IPHO Information Officer Irene Duldoco revealed in an interview on Tuesday that the province has recorded 2,842 dengue cases and five deaths from January 1 to July 14. In response, the Municipality of San Jose de Buenavista, the capital town of Antique, is conducting mobile announcements to encourage residents to participate in mitigating the spread of dengue. San Jose de Buenavista has intensified its efforts to disseminate