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Clark is the next big metro in Luzon, ECCP chief agrees

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 13 09:53 PM

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines president Geunter Taus on Friday said he agrees in the government's vision of making Clark the next big economic hub in Luzon. Read more »

'Left out' Maranaos seek people-led Marawi rehab

Patrick Quintos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 30 07:34 AM

MANILA - Seeking a people-led rehabilitation of their war-ravaged hometown, concerned Maranaos appealed to President Rodrigo Duterte to stop the current plans to establish an economic zone and a military camp in Marawi City, until their pleas are heard.    Read more »

After firing, Duterte brings back Honeylet's cousin to gov't

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 09 03:11 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed the cousin of his partner, Honeylet Avanceña, to a new government post after firing her late last year. Read more »

Duterte: Manila will be a ‘dead city’ in 25 years

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 08 12:16 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said Manila will be a “dead city in 25 years” as he lamented the worsening traffic situation in the capital and moved for the development of other potential urban hubs outside Metro Manila. Read more »

Nasa 6,500 bakwit mula Marawi, makababalik na

Dexter Ganibe, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 04:52 PM

Makababalik na ang nasa 6,500 na bakwit mula Marawi sa siyam na barangay na hindi gaanong naapektuhan ng bakbakan sa lungsod.   Read more »

Metro Manila needs 'smart lighting' to be a 'smart city': Philips

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 07:24 PM

Jagan Srinivasan of Philips Lighting says Metro Manila also needs to consider upgrading its lighting system which is over two decades old. Read more »

Duterte taps ex-disaster management chief as housing czar

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 13 06:03 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has tapped retired general Eduardo del Rosario as the country’s housing czar. Read more »

Bakit hindi puwedeng basta mamigay ng pabahay

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 18 05:11 PM

Inamin ng HUDCC na hindi maaaring basta-basta maipamimigay sa Kadamay ang mga bahay na kanilang inokupa sa Pandi, Bulacan. Read more »

Why cities should be pedestrian-friendly

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 04 12:38 PM

Urban development experts say embarking on greening and pedestrian-friendly initiatives are key to achieving sustainable growth in cities. Read more »

Leni says sorry to Binay after 'buhat-bangko' row

Jorge V. Carino, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 06:12 PM

Vice-President Leni Robredo is extending her apology to her predecessor, former Vice President Jejomar Binay, after the latter took offense on the former's statement on the work ethic she has instilled as Housing Secretary. Read more »

Duterte, tinukoy ang mga sindikato ng droga

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 04:52 AM

Tinukoy na ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang mga pangunahing personalidad na nasa likod umano ng sindikato ng droga.  Read more »

Japan gov't to invest in Clark Green City

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 14 12:07 AM

MANILA - The Japanese government will be investing in Clark Green City to build it as a major economic center in the ASEAN. Read more »

Binay to Pimentel: Man up

By Ryan Chua, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 26 07:59 AM

MANILA -- Vice President Jejomar Binay dared Senator Aquilino ''Koko'' Pimentel III to ''man up'' and make good on his plan to call for an audit of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), which Binay headed. Read more »

Binay camp rejects audit of HUDCC, OFW funds

By Christina Mendez, The Philippine Star
Updated as of Jun 24 05:58 PM

MANILA - Two agencies left by Vice President Jejomar Binay should be subject to audit to make sure no misuse of funds had occurred during his watch, Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III said yesterday. Read more »