Last call for Philpop entries

INTERESTED parties have until Thursday (Feb. 28) to submit their entries to the Philippine Popular Music Festival songwriting competition. On its second run this year, Philpop seeks to identify deserving songwriters who can inspire and spark positive change through their songs and give them the opportunity to shine. The competition is open to amateurs and professionals, songwriters of... 

Gov’t OKs $1-B MRT buyout

Manila, Philippines – Cabinet officials of the Aquino Administration have unanimously approved the plan to take over the full ownership of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) through a buyout of privately and publicly held bonds estimated to be worth $1 billion.  Read More »

Electric option

Manila, Philippines – FINALLY, things are moving relative to our country’s efforts to lessen our dependency on petroleum products. Under the government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy, electric vehicles are envisioned to eventually replace the petroleumfueled motorcycles, cars, jeepneys and buses. Incoming search terms:electric option (1) Read More »