DOTr’s Bautista: No Naia terminal fee hike until ‘notable’ upgrades


MANILA, Philippines—Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista on Monday said the passenger service charge or terminal fees at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) would not increase until improvement is noticed. Bautista believes it would take around one to two years before upgrades are seen at the country’s main international gateway. “Hindi kaagad pwede magtaas ng terminal fee. Ang usapan ay kailangan magkaroon ng notable improvement in service,” Bautista said in an interview over Radyo 630. (Raising the terminal fee is not immediately possible. The discussion was that there must be a notable improvement in service.) “Siguro after 1 year or 2 years makikita nat…

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Marcos vows swift justice for slain soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur


MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed swift justice for four soldiers who died in an ambush in Maguindanao del Sur. The soldiers were killed by suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan on Sunday. READ: 4 Army troopers killed in Maguindanao del Sur ambush “Under my administration, we remain resolute in our pledge to ensure that justice is swiftly served for our fallen heroes,” Marcos said in a statement. Marcos said he has also ordered immediate provision of benefits and assistance to support the families of the slain soldiers. EMBED:https://twitter.com/bongbongmarcos/status/17695277…

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Price of diesel down 10¢, gasoline up 10¢


MANILA, Philippines — Local oil companies announced mixed adjustments in the prices of petroleum products effective Tuesday March 19. In separate advisories, these companies announced a rollback of 10 centavos per liter for diesel and an increase of 10 centavos per liter for gasoline. The price of kerosene, however, was unchanged. READ: Oil dips on profit taking after price crosses $85 Cleanfuel will be the first to apply the mixed price adjustment on Tuesday at 12:01 a.m., followed by Pilipinas Shell and Seaoil will at 6 a.m. This is the fourth consecutive time that the price of diesel decreased. READ: Rollback: Gasoline price down 50, diesel by 25 per liter Last …

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NBA: Bucks defeat Suns without Giannis Antetokounmpo


MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sunday in the NBA. Antetokounmpo, averaging 30.8 points and 11.2 rebounds, was out with left hamstring soreness. He missed just his fourth game of the season and first since March 4, when he was out with Achilles tendinitis. “It’s not an injury, we were just concerned a little bit,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. “Plus, when you look at the schedule, you have one, two, three, four, five days off. We planted it in him and he had to do it. We’re happy that …

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Harnyss from the U.S. introduces tech to harness the power of hydrogen to produce electricity 


The future in energy generation is coming to the Philippines. A new technology developed by Harnyss, a company from the United States, has recently been introduced to local media through a briefing held in Manila. To simplify, Harnyss offers a system that could ‘harness’ hydrogen in the surroundings and use it to effectively and efficiently store energy generated through renewable sources (be it solar, wind, or hydrothermal). Through ‘supercapacitors,’ low-pressure hydrogen stores energy that is then converted into electricity for consumption. “Our new technology consists of a hydrogen power system that could utilize water available from the atmosphere and use that to extract …

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Vietnam faces $3-B annual crop losses from rising saltwater levels


HANOI — Vietnam faces nearly $3 billion a year in crop losses as more saltwater seeps into arable land, state media reported Sunday, citing new research. The damage would likely center on the Mekong Delta region, known as “Vietnam’s rice bowl” because it provides food and livelihoods for tens of millions of people, research from the country’s environment ministry showed. Saltwater levels are often higher in the dry season but they are intensifying due to rising sea levels, droughts, tidal fluctuations, and a lack of upstream freshwater. The resulting crop losses could amount to 70 trillion dong ($2.94 billion), state media VnExpress reported, citing new research from the Water…

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Kyt Jimenez to skip PBA All-Star after freak bathroom fall


MANILA, Philippines–Kyt Jimenez, San Miguel’s social media success story, will be missing a milestone in his budding career in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The crafty rookie guard will be skipping the midseason festivities in Bacolod next week, where he’s supposed to compete in the newcomers’ exhibition, following a freak injury that left him with 19 stitches across his right forearm. SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Philippine Cup “I would still want to join the trip but the doctors advised against traveling (by air),” Jimenez said on his way out of Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday night, shortly after the Beermen rolled past Rain or Shine, 109-97, for its first win in its d…

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11,000 cops to secure Metro Manila this Holy Week, summer break


11,000 cops to secure Metro Manila this Holy Week, summer break MANILA, Philippines — More than 11,000 police officers will be deployed around Metro Manila to ensure peace and order during the Holy Week this month. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Saturday that their deployment will begin on Holy Monday, March 25. It also said the increased presence of law enforcers in the capital region aims to ensure the safety of travelers as vacation is anticipated to start for some schools on April 1. “Comprehensive measures will be implemented to address the unique challenges posed by the convergence of Holy Week observance from March 25 to 31, 2024, and the …

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NU posts 6th straight win, downs La Salle in UAAP men’s volleyball


MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion National University nailed 18 kill blocks to beat La Salle, 25-20, 25-16, 23-25, 25-21, and end the first round with a six-game winning streak in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The 90-minute delay due to technical issues on the taraflex installment didn’t stop the Bulldogs from ending the round with a 6-1 record as Leo Aringo picked the perfect time for his breakout game, leading the way with 20 points built on 18 kills and two blocks. Jade Disquitado fired 19 points and tallied 13 excellent receptions for NU, while Nico Almendras had 13 points and 25 excellent receptions to beat L…

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‘Mallari’ producer hopes to join more film fests with new movie ‘Biringan’


The producer of horror-thriller “Mallari” is set to explore another Philippine folklore through its new film “Biringan,” which they hope to bring to local and international film festivals. “We already have ‘Biringan,'” film producer Bryan Dy of Mentorque Productions said when asked about their next project after the success of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Mallari.” “We wanted to have that own track, ‘yung Mentorque,” added Dy, who talked to some members of the press during the opening ceremony of the Barako Fest 2024—where they served as an organizer—in Lipa, Batangas on Thursday, March 14. “Gusto namin ‘yung niche ng ‘Mallari,’ ‘yung market nung ‘Mallari’—k…

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