The Philippine Coast Guard's BRP Teresa Magbanua (Screenshot from RTVM) MANILA - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has confirmed the increasing presence of Filipino fishermen on Pag-asa Island. During the deployment of the largest Coast Guard contingent in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from May 12-14, they monitored around 25 Filipino fishing boats carrying out fishing activities on the island's vicinity waters. The PCG checked their condition and provided relief supplies and Covid-19 kits to support their fishing operations. PCG commandant Admiral Artemio Abu said the significant increase of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea is proof that the PCG's intensified presence boosts their confidence and makes them feel safe and protected while fishing in these areas' waters. "Through our continuous modernization, we ensure that our kababayans can freely explore our marine resources while protecting our marine environment for the future generations," Abu s
(PNA file photo) MANILA-The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Saturday reported the completion and improvement of the 66.10-kilometer South and East Metro Manila Bike Lane Network covering the cities of Marikina, Paranaque, Muntinlupa, and Las Pinas. In a statement, DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado said the new protected bike lanes will provide the cyclists with safe, available, shared road space. The project consists of the East or Marikina Bike Lane Network with an overall length of 17.20 kilometers, covering the 8.72-kilometer General Ordonez Avenue; the 1.90-kilometer Liwasang Kalayaan; the 3.92-kilometer J. Molina, Scarlet, and Russet Streets; and the 2.64-kilometer Park Creek, from St. Vincent Hospital to Marikina Rehabilitation Center. On the other hand, the 48.90-kilometer South Manila Bike Lane Network covers the 16.87-kilometer Quirino Avenue to San Antonio Avenue via NAIA Road, Ninoy Aquino Road and Paranaque-Sucat Road in Paranaque; the 21.83-kilometer Carlos P.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has opened three more crew change hubs in the country in a move to improve the operational capability of local and international seafarers. With the opening of the crew change hubs in the ports of Zamboanga, Iloilo and in Puerto Princesa in Palawan, the Phili
(Photo courtesy of DOTr) MANILA - Pursuant to the order given by Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Art Tugade to establish more crew change hubs across the country, three more centers became operational in the ports of Zamboanga, Iloilo and in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The new crew change hubs were activated on March 14, March 21 and April 8, 2022, respectively. The DOTr Maritime Sector led the opening of the new crew change hubs, composed of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), the Office of Transportation Security (OTS), and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), together with other concerned government agencies. With the additional crew change hubs, the Philippines now has nine active crew change hubs joining the Manila South Harbor, Port Capinpin in Orion, Bataan, Sasa Wharf in Davao, and Batangas, under the PPA. The other two crew change hubs are located in Subic and Cebu. The country introduced the crew change hubs to process the documents needed to facilitate the
(File photo) MANILA - Pursuant to the order given by Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Art Tugade to establish more crew change hubs across the country, three more centers became operational in the ports of Zamboanga, Iloilo and in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The new crew change hubs were activated on March 14, March 21 and April 8, 2022, respectively. The DOTr Maritime Sector led the opening of the new crew change hubs, composed of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), the Office of Transportation Security (OTS), and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), together with other concerned government agencies. With the additional crew change hubs, the Philippines now has nine active crew change hubs joining the Manila South Harbor, Port Capinpin in Orion, Bataan, Sasa Wharf in Davao, and Batangas, under the PPA. The other two crew change hubs are located in Subic and Cebu. The country introduced the crew change hubs to process the documents needed to facilitate the movement of