Passengers are seen at the departure lobby of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter INCHEON International Airport Corp.’s (IIAC) technical know-how is expected to help partner San Miguel Corp. (SMC) bring Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to a global standard […]
CAAP THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it wants the auction to modernize and operate Davao International Airport to be a solicited process. The DoTr has said a conglomerate expressed interest in submitting an unsolicited proposal for the airport project. “They said they are interested in Davao airport, but they have not formally submitted a […]
EMBASSY OF JAPAN HANDOUT PHOTO THE government’s transfer of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to the Office of the President (OP) is expected to improve its access to funding, analysts said. “Placing NIA under the OP would help the agency get proper and timely funding,” Federation of Free Farmers National Manager Raul Q. Montemayor said via […]
ENERGY Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla ENERGY Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla said a prompt resolution is needed following the suspension of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairperson, to ensure that energy projects make progress. “I’m hopeful that this can be addressed and resolved so that we’ll be able to continue to move forward,” Mr. Lotilla told […]
PHILIPPINES.AUSTAL.COM TRADE and investment between Australia and the Philippines could grow by 10% this year, aided by the investment missions exchanged by the two countries, an Australian Embassy official said. “It should grow by 10%. It’s going to grow. There are now so many Australian companies that are coming here, and Filipinos are coming to […]
(First of two parts) IN BRIEF: • As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, the Philippines is advancing towards a low-carbon economy with the proposed Low Carbon Economy Investment Act, incentivizing decarbonization plans and carbon pricing. • New legislation, including the Carbon Rights Act and BSP Circulars on Environmental and Social Risk Management Systems, is […]
GM DANIEL QUIZON (center) BUDAPEST, Hungary — There will be a million reasons to smile for newly minted Filipino Grandmaster (GM) Daniel Quizon. The 20-year-old Mr. Quizon became the Philippines’ 17th GM and the first since Oliver Barbosa and Richard Bitoon achieved the feat 13 years ago after his 37-move win over GM Igor Efimov […]
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO HOST Philippines has been grouped with African and Asian powerhouses in Pool A of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship after the official draw attended by international officials, coaches and players on Saturday at the Solaire Resort in Parañaque City. As host, Alas Pilipinas men along with the Top-7 ranked countries […]
For a long, long time, Jerry West and the Lakers were inseparable. He led their cause as a player for 14 years, and he was so good that his image and likeness were used by the National Basketball Association for its logo. And for all the exploits of all the marquee names in the 78-year […]
Shang Properties, Inc. (SPI) proudly announces the groundbreaking of Shang Summit, a trailblazing residential project set to redefine the Metro Manila skyline. Located in the quiet enclave of South Triangle, Shang Summit is SPI’s first residential project in Quezon City. It will offer a new standard for luxury living that resonates with the market’s diverse […]