Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
United Airlines launches Manila-San Francisco flightsMANILA – United Airlines is launching daily non-stop flights from Manila to San Francisco starting October 30. In a statement, the carrier said they are launching these flights due to requests from customers both in the Philippines and United States. “With this new nonstop service, we will be able to offer our Manila customers not only the convenient daily nonstop See more...
LOOK: PH, Vietnam beauty queens in one magazine coverThe Philippines' Catriona Gray and Angelia Ong are once again featured in a magazine cover together with two of Vietnam's beauty queens. Gray, the country's fourth Miss Universe titleholder, shared photos from their shoot for the July 2023 issue of Gmaro Magazine on Tuesday. She posed with Ong, who won the Miss Earth crown in 2015; and Vietnamese Miss Universe See more...
Magsasaka at kaniyang anak, sabay na nagtapos ng senior high school sa AuroraNagbunga ang pagsisikap ng mag-amang pagsasaka ang ikinabubuhay na sabay na nagtapos ng senior high school sa Dilasag, Aurora. Sa ulat ni Claire Lacanilao ng One North Central Luzon sa Regional TV News nitong Miyerkules, kinilala ang mag-ama na sina Dennis Pagapulan, at anak niyang si Denver. Hinangaan ng kanilang mga kapuwa mag-aaral sa Manggitahan National High School ang ipinakitang See more...
DOH logs 188 new COVID-19 casesThe Philippines on Wednesday logged 188 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nationwide caseload to 4,170,577. Data from the Department of Health’s latest bulletin also showed that the active cases dropped slightly to 5,395, the lowest total in almost 12 weeks. According to GMA Integrated News Research, this is also the ninth day of decreasing active cases. Total recoveries climbed by See more...
Bea Alonzo, Dominic Roque are now engagedMANILA — Celebrity couple Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque revealed Wednesday that they are getting married. In an Instagram post, Alonzo shared that she had no idea that Roque would pop the question yesterday. "It was a balmy afternoon in Las Casas. I was there for a shoot, but little did I know that the next thing that would happen See more...
Pinky Amador on Jillian Ward’s work ethic: ‘I’ve never seen her complain’Pinky Amador couldn’t help but praise her “Abot Kamay na Pangarap” co-star, Jillian Ward, for her work ethic! On Wednesday’s “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” Pinky was asked how it feels to work with the young star. “I love working with her,” the seasoned actress began. “Magaling na umarte, tapos mabait pang tao, tapos ang ganda ng work ethic nya.” See more...
DOH, CHED ink deal to fund free nursing board review classesMANILA — Nursing students can now get free review classes for their licensure exam under a new agreement between the Department of Health (DOH), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Private Sector Advisory Council. Under the joint agreement order (JAO)that was signed Wednesday by representatives from the three agencies, first-time takers of the licensure exam, retakers and those who want See more...
How the ICC's PH drug war probe was almost lost on the issue of jurisdictionMANILA (UPDATE) — By a narrow 3-2 vote, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber affirmed on Tuesday the authorization for the ICC Prosecutor to proceed with his probe on the killings connected to former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war and the so-called Davao Death Squad in the country. Judges Piotr Hofmański, Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza and Solomy Balungi See more...
PLDT gets NTC nod for new cable landing sitesMANILA – PLDT on Wednesday said the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has given it provisional authority to construct two new landing sites for the new intra-Asia submarine cable facing the Pacific side of the Philippines. The new cable landing stations for the Apricot cable system will be constructed in Baler, Aurora, and in Digos, Davao. With these sites, telco providers See more...
Supreme Court affirms junking of ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos, Imelda, croniesMANILA — The Supreme Court has affirmed the Sandiganbayan’s ruling junking an ill-gotten wealth case against the late former President Ferdinand Marcos, his wife Imelda and some cronies. The case is a forfeiture case which sought to recover real and personal properties and damages amounting to P1.05 billion pesos from the Marcoses and their fellow respondents. Marcos was accused of See more...
Still a Kapamilya: Ivana Alawi renews contract with ABS-CBNMANILA -- Actress Ivana Alawi is still a Kapamilya, after she renewed her contract with ABS-CBN on Wednesday. "I feel so happy and I feel so blessed," the social media sensation said after inking the new contract. "Well right now, I am here where I am supposed to be," added Alawi, who thanked ABS-CBN bosses for the trust and support. See more...
DMW coordinating with HK police on death of OFWThe Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday said it will extend assistance to the bereaved family of a Filipina domestic worker who was found dead in Hong Kong. In a media briefing, DMW Undersecretary Hans Cacdac expressed sympathy to the kin of Nery (not her real name) whose body was found near a pier in Tsing Yi after she See more...
ERC eyes 3-year implementation of court-ordered power hikeHigher power rates may be expected starting next year as Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will begin charging consumers for the recovery of P22.64 billion in generation costs. The ERC said the collection may start in January 2024 and will be implemented on a staggered basis over a span of three years. “Traditionally kasi pag mga cooler months, diba, December, See more...
EXCLUSIVE: 2 taong gulang, patay matapos umanong sakalin ng ina sa CavitePatay ang isang dalawang taong gulang na lalaki matapos umanong sakalin ng sariling ina na pinaniniwalaang lulong sa ilegal na droga sa Bacoor, Cavite. Wala nang buhay nang madiskubre ng ama ang biktima noong umaga ng Martes nang makauwi sa bahay galing trabaho. May mga pasa din umano sa braso ang bata, na halos buto't balat na. Mismong ang See more...
BARMM chief urges Marcos to tackle MILF amnesty in 2nd SONAMANILA — The chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Tuesday said he hopes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will tackle developments on the amnesty and decommissioning of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). "We are hoping that during the SONA, it will be included. This See more...
DOTr receives first batch of vehicle platesMANILA - Transport officials welcomed a truck full of blank vehicle plates at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) plate-making facility on Tuesday. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) waited for this type of large delivery for almost a decade. The truck carried at least 108,400 pieces of mostly blank motorcycle plates. However, the backlog on motorcycle plates stands at 3 See more...
Pagkaing Pilipino ibinida sa World Food Festival sa South AfricaPRETORIA – Bumida ang Filipino cuisine sa food exhibitions ng World Food Festival Pretoria, South Africa noong June 26 -27, 2023 na nilahukan ng Philippine Embassy sa Pretoria na inorganisa ng Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) sa South Africa. Natikman ng mga bisita sa festival ang classic Filipino dishes tulad ng okoy (shrimp fritters), ensaymada (Filipino brioche), pansit (stir-fried noodles) at See more...
Rachelle Ann Go to reprise role as Eliza Hamilton in Manila productionRachelle Ann Go is set to return to the Philippines to reprise her role as Eliza Hamilton in the smash hit musical’s Manila production later this year. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Go shared that she has been diligently practicing her lines at home in London to ensure her readiness for the upcoming performances in the Philippines. “Back in See more...
Brawner is next AFP chief; Centino to be Marcos Jr's adviser on West PH SeaMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has appointed Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner as the next chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Malacañang said on Wednesday. Brawner, currently the commanding general of the Philippine Army, will succeed General Andres Centino, who has been appointed as Presidential Adviser on the West Philippine Sea. Centino was re-appointed See more...
John Prats rediscovers passion for dance at US concerts?"Dynamite is back." This was actor-director John Prats pronouncement to his followers on social media on Tuesday as he brought back his dance moves during the Cornerstone Entertainment all-star concert in the US. Posting a video of his performance on Instagram, Prats, who has since become one of the country’s in-demand stage directors, said he still has a passion for See more...
Belle Mariano thanks Regine Velasquez for praiseMANILA -- Actress-singer Belle Mariano is thrilled to be praised by no less than Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez. In a social media post on Monday, Velasquez raved about Mariano's latest single "Somber & Solemn." "Wow what a beautiful song and voice," Velasquez wrote. In an interview on Wednesday, Mariano said she can't believe that she was noticed by the See more...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Wednesday launched the Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) Dashboard. At a press briefing, NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the dashboard is expected “to play a significant role in enhancing public-sector transparency as we monitor the progress and status of our major infrastructure projects.” “The platform also serves to promote accountability among implementing agencies, See more...
M*U Beverage: Miss Universe Organization launches drink lineThe Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is going beyond pageantry by offering its own line of drinks. M*U Beverage was recently launched in Bangkok, Thailand, with the event attended by reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel and other beauty queens. The new venture includes five flavored low-calorie, zero-caffeine drinks. Among these is Happy, a raspberry and mint-flavored beverage with vitamin B See more...
Maharlika will not worsen country’s debt: NEDA chiefMANILA — The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) on Wednesday allayed worries that the Maharlika Investment Fund will add further to the Philippines' sovereign debt. The statement came a day after President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. signed the Maharlika fund into law. Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel earlier warned that Maharlika “could significantly exacerbate the Philippines’ national debt” sans a fiscal See more...
SC affirms dismissal of P1.05-B ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos Sr., othersThe Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the dismissal of the forfeiture case against the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., his wife, Imelda, and several others, involving P1.05 billion in alleged ill-gotten wealth. In a decision promulgated on March 29, the SC First Division denied a petition seeking to reverse the Sandiganbayan’s decision that dismissed the complaint against Marcos, Imelda, Bienvenido See more...
DOJ says 'deeply disappointed' with ICC ruling to junk appealMANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said it was "deeply disappointed" with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) ruling to proceed with its investigation of former President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody drug war after denying the Philippine government's appeal against it. In a statement, the DOJ said the ICC decision to green-light the probe "disregards the principle of complementarity See more...
DOTr: Consolidation of drivers for transport modernization reaches nearly 70 pctMANILA — The industry consolidation for jeepney drivers and operators is nearing 70 percent, the transport department said, and they are "firm" on keeping the deadline by the end of this year. The agency continues to receive accreditation applications, said Jesus Ferdinand Ortega, chairperson of the Department of Transportation's (DOTr)-Office of Transportation Cooperatives. "Ang deadline ng consolidation ay See more...
Pampasaherong bus, naaksidente sa NLEX sa Pampanga; 1 patay, 9 sugatanIsa ang patay, at siyam ang sugatan nang bumangga ang isang pampasaherong bus sa mga concrete barrier at mahagipit ang isang construction tent na may mga manggagawa sa North Luzon Expressway sa bahagi ng Apalit, Pampanga. Ang driver ng bus, nakaidlip umano. Sa ulat ni CJ Torrida sa GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon nitong Miyerkules, sinabing nawasak ang See more...
Emperador subsidiary expands Scotland distilleryMANILA – Liquor company Emperador Inc. on Monday said its subsidiary Whyte and Mackay is expanding its Scotland distillery. In a statement, Emperador said Whyte and Mackay is doubling the footprint of its whisky maturation complex at Invergordon Distillery from 45.4 hectares to 92 hectares. The space will be used to build more warehouses, which will eventually house up to See more...
Activist files P2.15-M civil suit vs Badoy, SMNI co-host over red-taggingMANILA - Former anti-insurgency task force spokesperson Lorraine Badoy-Partosa is facing a multi-million peso lawsuit. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) Emeritus Chairperson Carol Pagaduan Araullo filed a P2.15-million civil damages lawsuit against Badoy for "incessant red tagging" that she said demonized her and her organization. Jeffrey Celiz, who claimed to a be a former high-ranking official of the New People's See more...
WATCH: 'The Uncanny Counter 2' gang back to battle demons in new trailerThe fantasy-action series "The Uncanny Counter" is returning to Netflix later this month, with fresh faces joining the battle between superpowered beings and evil demons. On Wednesday, Netflix Philippines dropped the official trailer for the second season of "The Uncanny Counter," scheduled to premiere on July 29. "Armed with new powers and fresh recruits, the Counters continue their battle against See more...
CHR: Resumption of ICC inquiry into Duterte-era drug war part of due processThe International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to proceed with its inquiry into the Duterte government’s drug war for possible crimes against humanity is part of due process, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Wednesday. “CHR notes the decision of the ICC Appeals Chamber to deny the appeal of the government of the Philippines meant to suspend the investigation See more...
Chuckie Dreyfus opens up on why he took a break from showbizChuckie Dreyfus stepped out of the limelight for around 15 years after rising to fame as a child actor and joining "That's Entertainment." On Wednesday's episode of "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," the actor opened up on why he took a break from show business. Chuckie said there had been a transition in his career from a child actor to See more...
BIR raids more than 700 stores over unpaid excise taxesMANILA — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Wednesday said it raided more than 700 establishments last week that were allegedly not paying excise taxes. In a statement, the BIR said 747 stores, warehouses, and establishments across Metro Manila and other parts of the Philippines including Bicol region, Cebu, and Davao were raided between July 13 and 14. BIR See more...
Meta challenges OpenAI and Google with open-source AISAN FRANCISCO, United States - Facebook owner Meta on Tuesday released a new and free-of-charge version of its artificial intelligence model, making a play against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Google. OpenAI and Google have developed the impressive large language models that serve as the foundations of the ChatGPT and Bard chatbots, which have drawn excitement with their capabilities to mimic human See more...
MMDA releases alternate routes for Marcos' 2nd SONAMANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) issued Wednesday its traffic management plan for the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday. In a statement, the MMDA said it would implement a zipper lane or counterflow on the southbound portions of Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City "to give way to vehicles of See more...
NAIA privatization gets green light from NEDAMANILA – The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) on Wednesday approved the proposal to privatize the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said this project, which aims to rehabilitate and upgrade the country’s main gateway, would cost P170.6 billion and the winning bidder may be announced within the year. “The goal of the project is to address See more...
Analyst offers 2 reasons for Duterte's meeting with XiMANILA — On the eve of the release of a crucial International Criminal Court decision that could see former president Rodrigo Duterte and his aides facing an arrest warrant, he and Chinese President Xi Jinping met. This stirred speculations that Duterte met with Xi to seek a safe haven from the ICC, which his former police chief Sen. Ronald "Bato" See more...
ADB maintains PH growth outlook, downgrades forecast for Southeast AsiaMANILA – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday maintained its growth forecast for the Philippines while slightly downgrading its outlook for Southeast Asia on the back of weaker global demand for manufactured exports. In its latest Asian Development Outlook, the ADB said economic growth forecasts for the country are maintained at 6.0 percent in 2023 and 6.2 percent in See more...
SC suspends ex-press secretary anew for abusive, offensive languageMANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) has suspended, for the second time, former press secretary Rose Beatriz “Trixie” Cruz-Angeles over the use of “grossly abusive and offensive” language in a pleading submitted to a court. In a resolution dated March 27, 2023 but released only recently, the SC Third Division suspended Cruz-Angeles from the practice of law for six months See more...
Sandara Park 'super excited' to perform new songs in PHK-pop star Sandara Park is looking forward to performing her new songs during her return to the Philippine concert stage in August. On Instagram, Park posted Wednesday promotional photos for the upcoming "The Super Stage by K-pop" concert, where she will perform alongside other female acts Mamamoo+, Kep1er and Lapillus. "Super excited to be back home [Philippine flag emoji] and See more...
'Buying opportunity' for investors seen in second half of 2023MANILA - The second half of the year is expected to be a favorable buying time for investors as the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas pause interest rate hikes, analysts said on Wednesday. First Metro Investment Corp Head of Research Christina Ulang said the BSP and the Fed are likely nearing the end of their See more...
MANILA -- Hundreds of Filipino Barbie fans dressed in pink expressed joy and relief Wednesday at the opening of the film about the famous doll that many had feared would be banned. The fantasy-comedy movie drew intense scrutiny from censors over allegations that a brightly colored world map drawing showed China's claims to the South China Sea. China claims almost See more...
Motorcycle rider na nag-ala 'Superman' sa Davao City coastal road, arestadoDAVAO CITY — Hinuli noong Martes ng mga tauhan ng City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) ang isang 20 anyos na lalaki matapos gumawa ng mapangahas na exhibition sa Davao City Coastal Road. Sa video na pinadala sa Facebook page na Davao Idiot Drivers, makikita ang isang lalaking nakadapa sa kaniyang minamanehong motorsiklo kahit marami itong kasabay na sasakyan See more...
Croissant Lady, Sharwin Tee team up for 5-course pop-upMANILA -- When Donatella Chua turned her Croissant Lady home business into a full-blown café, she had the vision of turning the space into a setting where chefs can play. This recent pop-up with chef Sharwin Tee showed that Chua is turning her vision into reality. For three evenings, she hosted and cooked with Tee as the latest installment of See more...
PNP says will not be affected by proposed MUP pension system reformsMANILA - The Philippine National Police believes their organization will not be affected by the proposed reforms under the Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP) pension system. According to PNP Spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo, they still reach their recruitment quota even as several personnel have applied for early or optional retirement. Data from the PNP showed there are 1,793 personnel See more...
Marawi Compensation Board starts processing claims for victims of siegeMANILA — The Marawi Compensation Board has processed at least 1,000 claims for compensation for victims of the Marawi siege a week after the start of the filing period, an official said Wednesday. “Isang taon ang ating filing period, nagsimula ito noong July 4… 7 days po ngayon. Nasa 1,000 na po ang ating naprocess na claim, pag-aaralan ng Board See more...
Ex-VP Leni declined invitation to SONA 2023, says House sec-genFormer Vice President Leni Robredo has been invited to attend President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24, but she declined. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco, however, did not elaborate as regards Robredo's reason for begging off. GMA News Online has reached out to Robredo’s camp as to why she won’t make it See more...
El Niño team to prioritize water, food, energy securityMANILA - Water and food security are the top priorities in the immediate response of the National El Niño Team. In a coordination meeting held on Wednesday, various government agencies discussed and integrated efforts to mitigate the possible impacts of El Nino. Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella said it is more prudent to prioritize food and water security over energy See more...
LPA to bring rains over Visayas, Mimaropa, Bicol regionMANILA -- Parts of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains due to a low pressure area (LPA), state weather bureau PAGASA said. In its 24-hour weather forecast released Wednesday afternoon, PAGASA said the LPA was located 695 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. The LPA may develop into a tropical depression within the next See more...
Floods persist in parts of Bulacan, Pampanga despite fair weatherKnee-deep floods persist in several areas in Bulacan, affecting livelihood and classes, Cedric Castillo’s report on “24 Oras” on Wednesday. Out of the nine towns hard hit by the recent monsoon rains, the Bulacan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said two municipalities are still reeling from the floods despite the fair weather. This is due to the See more...
PAGASA: LPA east of Surigao del Sur may become tropical depressionA low pressure area in the waters off Surigao del Sur may develop into a tropical depression and will be given the local name “Egay”, state weather bureau PAGASA said Wednesday. The LPA east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur is expected to bring cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms in portions of the Southern Tagalog, Bicol, the Visayas, and See more...
Health shorts: New skin care products, bathroom essentials, and moreMANILA -- Check out some of the latest news related to health and wellness. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. HERBALIFE'S PORTION CONTROL TIPS FOR WEIGHT LOSS Herbalife senior director for Worldwide Nutrition and Training Susan Bowerman has shared tips on portion control for weight loss. These include choosing smaller serving containers, plates, utensils, and drinking glasses; plating See more...
John Cho, Ken Jeong star in ‘The Afterparty’John Cho and Ken Jeong, two trailblazers in Asian representation in Hollywood, star together for the first time in season two of "The Afterparty." "It's our first time working together in live-action," said Jeong. "I've been wanting to work with John all my career." Jeong added: "I just love his process, his style. I love what he brings to the See more...
UnionBank deploys dollar-dispensing ATMsMANILA - Union Bank of the Philippines on Wednesday said it deployed its first dollar-dispensing ATM this month. In a statement, UnionBank said it is the first local bank with dollar dispensing ATMS. The first machine was deployed in their headquarters in Pasig City, followed by ATMs in Greenhills and Cebu Wealth branches, the bank said. These machines are able See more...
UN chief warns of AI risks to global peaceUNITED STATES — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned that artificial intelligence could pose a risk to global peace and security, calling on all member states to urgently set up guardrails to keep the technology in check. "It is clear that AI will have an impact on every area of our lives," Guterres said at the first UN Security See more...
Nilalarong teks noon, maaaring umabot ng P10,000 ang halaga ngayon?Paboritong nilalaro ng mga batang 80's o 90's ang teks. Ngayon, isang teks collector ang pinagkakakitaan ito at maaari daw umaabot ng P10,000. Sa programang "i-Juander," itinampok ang mga lumang teks na may iba’t ibang disenyo ng superhero, pati na rin ang isa sa mga pinakasikat noon na teks na hango sa sinaunang mga pelikulang Pilipino. Kumpara noon na hinahayaan See more...
DOJ's Remulla to tell SolGen to stop engaging ICC after denial of appealMANILA — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday said the Philippines will stop engaging with the International Criminal Court (ICC), a day after the ICC Appeals Chamber junked the Philippine government’s appeal against the resumption of the drug war probe. “Di na tayo makikipag-usap sa kanila. Di natin sila kailangan sa ating bansa. Hindi natin sila gustong pumunta rito. See more...
Food shorts: Food and wine festival, new menu items, and moreMANILA -- Check out some of the latest news in the local food scene. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS' SHAWARMA SELECTIONS Kenny Rogers Roasters is now offering the Shawarma Selections in roasted chicken, rice bowl, and burger versions. The Shawarma Roasted Chicken is marinated in a mix of spices for a Middle Eastern See more...
DOE: Gas aggregation strategy may help cushion impact of rising LNG pricesThe proposed gas aggregation strategy of Razon-led Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra) and Lopez-led First Gen Corp. may help soften the impact of rising liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices on consumers, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Wednesday. On Monday, First Gen said that the gas aggregation framework being discussed with Prime Infra was meant to make it possible See more...
'Surprise' performer to sing 'Lupang Hinirang' at SONAMANILA -- A "surprise" celebrity will sing "Lupang Hinirang" on Monday for President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA), House secretary general Reginald Velasco told media. "Up to now I have to admit surprise kasi gusto ng tatlong grupo -- Senate, HREP and then the Office of the President -- gusto naman nila may excitement so See more...
LRT1 operator begins deployment of new generation train setsLight Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator of Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1), on Wednesday began the deployment of new generation train sets for the rail system. At a ceremony attended by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Pasay City, LRMC introduced its brand-new Fourth Generation trains "after a successful series of safety checks, inspections, trial runs with minimum See more...