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The elevated expressway is part of the supplemental toll operation agreement among the Republic of the Philippines, through Toll Regulatory Board (TRB), Citra, and the Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC) in relation to the business and joint venture agreement covering the project. “At the government side, we are fast-tracking all projects—that will be the trademark of the Duterte administration, all infrastructure projects will be moving at a fast pace,” he said. The project, estimated to cost P62.4 billion, is called the NLEx-Cavitex Port Expressway Link. Mainly traversing the Manila Bay area, it is envisioned to link North Luzon Expressway and the Cavite Expressway, both controlled by Metro Pacific, via a 15-kilometer, four-lane toll road. The proposal was made by Metro Pacific unit Manila North Tollways Corp. It was recently submitted to Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, according to the department’s public-private partnership (PPP) service.

However, Monreal said that he didn’t want NAIA’s problems identified with the new administration of President Duterte, so he has recommended that the airport name be changed temporarily to that of the previous president. “After all, these problems started or became worse during the past administration,” he said. “Once NAIA is taken off the list of the world’s worst airports, the permanent name change (back) to Manila International Airport can be implemented,” the airport chief said. Newly-appointed Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal told reporters today that he will recommend to President Rod Duterte to rename the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to NoyNoy Aquino International Airport — at least temporarily. Reading RA 6639, one can't find a valid reason why the country's main airport should be named after Ninoy Aquino, Jr., who was a former senator and convicted in 1977 by a military court of subversion and murder. Thus, N

"I'm just going to take a little rest from basketball for awhile," Helterbrand said. "Kind of miss basketball and then come back later on." Looking back at his 17-year career, the Ginebra guard only had fond memories. "I've had a great career, I have no regrets whatsoever," he said. "I think this is the perfect time for me to hang it up, and on my own terms. I don't want to retire from basketball because of injuries." The 41-year-old guard played his entire PBA career with Barangay Ginebra, ever since coming into the league in 2000 as a direct hire. With Ginebra, Helterbrand formed a celebrated backcourt partnership with Caguioa, who are fondly referred to by fans as "the Fast and the Furious." "This is one of the most special ones for me because it’ll probably be my last as a player," Helterbrand said, referring to Ginebra's championship-clinching Game 7 victory. Seated beside longtime backcourt

The  Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike  is a proposed expressway in the  Philippines  that will start from the coastal area of  Laguna de Bay  from  Taguig  in  Metro Manila  to  Calamba  and  Los Baños  in  Laguna . The project will involve the construction of a 47-kilometre-long (29 mi), six-lane dike including bridges, pumping stations and ancillary flood gates. “This newly opened highway is part of a road network that we are building to ease congestion in this particular area and provide a barrier that would prevent back flow of water coming from the Laguna de Bay going to industrial and residential areas in Metro Manila,” said Mark Villar, DPWH Secretary. The project also involve reclamation of 700 hectares west of and abutting the expressway-dike, separated from the shoreline by a 100-150 meter channel in Taguig and Muntinlupa. [4] The project aims to provide a high-standard highway that will speed up traffic between the southern part of Metro Manila and Laguna, as we

North Korea's continued threats have put its neighbors in the Pacific on high alert. In September, Pyongyang flew a ballistic missile over Japan. When North Korea it carried out its sixth nuclear test, it claimed to have detonated a hydrogen bomb that could fit atop a ballistic missile. North Korea carried out the strongest of its six-ever nuclear tests in early September, claiming to have used a hydrogen bomb. The official, Ri Yong Pil, told CNN in an exclusive conversation in Pyongyang that the threat made by North Korea's foreign minister last month should not be dismissed. North Korea "has always brought its words into action," Ri said, visibly angry. The threat came hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea in a speech to the UN The thing with nuclear tests is that they aren’t harmless. Currently, scientists are concerned that the numerous nuclear tests inside Mount Mantap could end up having long-term

“If my duty fall short of the expectations of the people or would have a different view of how things would be run, I’ll accept it. I can go to prison even. What I’m afraid of is the wrath [of] God. It’s always God that counts,” President Rodrigo Duterte said. “My God says that I have to do something because God says that you were elected to really serve the people. And if I go down, I will go down. If I go up, I go up. I place myself in this. Whether I go up or I go down, I will do the things which I have to do because it is my work,” he added. “You know God, if it’s really 10,000 and they are dead, why don’t you ask them? They are here already in hell. And you’ll get the true answer. And you say, ‘Why are you dead? What’s wrong with you? For what?’” he said. “Tell me now, what is my sanctuary in the face of all this onslaught against the people? Do I kill innocent people? What will I get? You think God will like it? I will ask you,” he said in Malacañang. Earlier this we

President Rodrigo Duterte has told the United States and the European Union to "go ahead" and withdraw financial aid to the Philippines if they're unhappy with his bloody anti-drug war.  "Go away, bring your money to somewhere else. We will survive as a nation,"  Duterte said in a speech to police officers  on Thursday in the southern city of Butuan.  President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines threatened on Thursday to expel the ambassadors representing the European Union, suggesting that he would give them 24 hours to leave his country. Duterte’s remark was made in response to mounting US and EU criticism of his war on drugs, which has led to over 3,600 deaths at the hands of police, drug gangs, and vigilantes, according to the latest figures from the Philippine National Police (PNP). Certain politicians, such as US Senator Patrick Leahy, suggested cutting off aid to the Philippines in September, but Duterte maintains that foreigners simply do not

Reacting to Trillanes Washington visits, New York University Alumnus and international writer Krizette Laureta Chu, wrote an open letter to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte published through her Facebook account. D ear President Duterte, What Trillanes is doing is pure and simple treason. He is going around painting a negative image of this country, convincing leaders of the most powerful country that our country is corrupt and has become a killing field, and planning to wrest power from a democratically elected leader. Arrest him when he arrives in Manila. If his supporters take to the streets, we will take to the streets. If it becomes physical, then so be it. We are ready to defend this country from traitors. I am sure our soldiers will readily have your back. Arrest him. He can explain his side in jail. You have our unwavering support. #ARRESTTRILLANES In her post, Chu addressing President Duterte,gained support from netizens where she expressed her harangue over Senato

“ Kapag hindi po pinakinggan ng Pangulo ito, 'sinusumpa po namin, gagawin namin itong welgang ito buwan-buwan, dahil wala na kaming choice. 'Sinandal na kami ng pamahalaan sa pader, ” San Mateo said in his speech on Tuesday, October 17, during their rally along Aurora Boulevard. The demand comes after Piston repeatedly asked for a one-on-one with Duterte for them to make their grievances known. The main reason for their two-day strike: the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s jeepney modernization program which plans to replace all jeepneys at least 15 years old by 2020. Piston is still deciding on how many days a month they plan to hold the strike, but San Mateo was confident in saying that their drivers are willing to lose days of income every month for their voices to be heard. “He has time for businessmen. He has time for soldiers. He has time for police officers. But how come for drivers and operators, he doesn't have time?” said George San Mateo, the leader of

“Rejoicing in the death of these terrorists will merely be temporary. Their death doesn’t mean the end of terror groups in the country,” CBCP-Permanent Committee on Public Affairs executive secretary Fr. Jerome Secillano said in a statement released by church-run Radio Veritas. Hapilon and Maute were both killed during a rescue operation by government troops in Marawi City, which has been a site of fierce firefight and aerial bombings since May 23. With this development, Lao said the business community in Mindanao is optimistic that the region will soon see growth. Secillano instead urged the government to focus on the economy of Mindanao and educate its citizens properly to veer them away from terrorist ideals. “There must be a holistic approach to thwarting terrorism. Education, employment, poverty eradication and infrastructure development should only be some of the measures that this government should undertake if only to dismantle or at least weaken the influence of

"Yes, I am happy with the rise. It seems to say that the people accepts the good things that we are doing despite thev ery limited resources of our office," said Robredo in Filipino. "We think it's worth noting that the people are starting to feel the effects of the program, especially because it gives us inspiration to continue expanding what we have been doing," said the Vice President. The  3rd Quarter 2017 SWS survey , released on Thursday night, October 12, showed Robredo's net satisfaction rating rise to +41 in September from +36 in June. The net satisfaction rating is the difference between the percent of people who said they were satisfied with Robredo's performance and those who said they were dissatisfied. The trust rating of Vice President Leni Robredo plunged by 15 points owing to significant declines in her ratings across all geographical areas, a survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed. The SWS said 62% of the surv

Labis na nalungkot at nasaktan si Delima ng ibasura ng korte suprema ang kanyang petisyon para bawiin ang pag aresto sa kanya ng munting lupa RTC kaugnay ng kaso ng droga "I had hoped that the justices who decided against my petition can feel the pain of someone who is sent to prison and yet is innocent of any crime" Ayon kay Delima.  Pinatunayan ng pagbasura ng Korte Suprema sa hiling ni Senador Leila De Lima na ibasura ang mga kaso kaugnay ng iligal na droga na walang sinuman ang nakaaangat sa batas, ayon kay Solicitor General Jose Calida. Ipinahayag ni Calida ang kagalakan sa naging desisyon ng Korte Suprema. Aniya, taliwas ito sa tinawag niyang “maling paniniwala” na mahihirap lamang ang target ng giyera kontra droga ng Administrastong Duterte. "I take heart though in the thought that 6 dissenters.. I honor them with profound thanks and admiration for their courage to fealty to their sworn duty .. my lawyers will of course file a motion for reconsideration

President Rodrigo Duterte signed an executive order (EO) approving the acquisition of the Philippine Postal Savings Bank (PPSB), which the government planned to convert into a bank for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Signed on September 28 but released to the press on Monday, October 9, EO 44 ordered the Philippine Postal Corporation and the Bureau of the Treasury to transfer their PSPB shares to the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) at zero value. The OFW bank will be headed by a Board of Directors consisting of the following members: LBP President as Chairperson LBP-designated OFW President as Vice Chairperson 4 LBP-designated directors or officers as members A member representing the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) A member representing the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) A private sector member representing overseas Filipinos The LBP was also ordered to infuse capital and implement a reorganization plan for the new bank. The board o

Inirekomenda ng isang kongresista na si Samar Representative Edgar Sarmiento na gawin daw one way all the way ang mga pangunahing daan sa Metro Manila tulad edsa, bahagi ng Roxas Blvd. at C5 dahil sa lumalalang traffic. Matatandaan na iminungkahi na noon ng ECOP ang solusyon sa traffic , Ayon sa ECOP, ang mga sumusunod ay mga tinatawag nilang solusyon sa problema sa traffic: Upgrading and widening of roads and expanding and improving Metro Rail Transit and Light Rail Transit systems Complete the circumferential road links and connect the C5 to the Skyway Implement the plan for total rehabilitation and extension of the railway system to allow cargo deliveries by railway cars Develop river transport and alternate routes for vehicles, while removing the "colorum" public transport and synchronizing the international transport system Kung mangyari man ang One way all the way magiging South Bound na lamang mula caloocan hanggang sa Moa,Pasay, maliban sa outer most la

“I also directed the newly-created Department of Information and Communications Technology to develop a National Broadband Plan to accelerate the deployment of fiber optic cables and wireless technologies to improve internet speed,” Duterte said Our suffering from a slow internet connection might come to an end soon. We just have to hope that President Rodrigo Duterte will not any more chances to these abusive Telecommunication Companies in the country. “The only way to improve your service is bigyan kita ng kompitensiya,” the President said, stressing that he would allow four to six foreign internet service providers to enter the country In his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), Duterte said that he directed the newly-created Department of Information and Communications Technology to craft a National Broadband Plan (NBP) to address the country’s internet problems. He also said that he would put up hotspots where Wi-Fi can be accessed for free. “Wi-Fi access shall be p

"You've seen it, Trillanes has been hitting us since a week before election.  Eh bakit buhay pa siya? 'Di ba? Wala naman nangyayari eh  (Then why is he still alive, right? Nothing's happened to him), so it's not true. You know that he's not that kind of person," Avanceña said. Cielito "Honeylet" Avanceña , the long-time partner of President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, October 2, defended him from accusations that he is a killer. Her argument was simple: if the father of her daughter were a killer, his political enemies would have long been dead. Aside from Trillanes, Avanceña cited Duterte's relationship with his long-time critic in Davao City, former Speaker  Prospero Nograles. "Nograles himself has done not very good things to him in the past, but look how forgiving he is," she said, referring to Duterte burying the hatchet with Nograles. She was talking to Philippine National Police officials during the launch of the P

"I challenge the two, we will go to Congress, in a simple ceremony, we sign the letter of resignation... Then let us open all the books  pati inyo  (including yours)," Duterte said.  President Duterte challenged Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales and Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno to resign with him, saying that if none of them get the authority to investigate each other for corruption then it will be the military who will do so. Duterte said he, Morales, and Sereno should resign and submit themselves to an investigation. In the same speech, however, the President insisted he has the authority to investigate the Ombudsman, and accused the office and its investigators of asking for payoffs in cases they file against officials, particularly soldiers and police. "I will ask for the records and I will have [them] analyzed, and I will talk to the policemen, I will talk to the generals, and I will talk to the people who were unjustly convicte