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Manila port operations back to normal, says Razon's ICTSI

Apr 20, 2020 - 5:20 PM

ICTSI executive vice president Christian Gonzalez says exemptions for cargo and penalties for overstayers helped decongest the Manila port

IN VIDEOS: Undas 2019 in Manila and Pampanga

Nov 02, 2019 - 12:41 AM

Rain or shine, Filipinos visit their dearly departed

LIST: Presidents, celebrities you can visit at Manila’s cemeteries

Nov 01, 2019 - 12:53 PM

Mayor Isko Moreno says they should be remembered for having offered themselves in the service of their neighbors, the country, and especially the City of Manila

PRESIDENT. Ramon Magsaysay's grave at the Manila North Cemetery. Photo from Moreno's Facebook Page

P1.8B worth of shabu intercepted at Manila port

Mar 22, 2019 - 11:14 PM

(UPDATED) The 276 kilos of drugs are hidden in a 40-foot container van that was declared to contain plastic resin

SEIZED. Around 276 kilos of shabu worth P1.8 billion are seized by Customs and anti drug agents at Manila North Harbor in Manila on March 22, 2019. Photo by Inoue Jaena/Rappler

Metro Pacific to slow down on new proposals until toll hikes resolved

Feb 26, 2018 - 5:00 PM

The tollways unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation says it has foregone roughly P7.5 billion in potential revenues since 2012 because of delayed toll adjustments

PENDING HIKE. The delays in toll hike have been hurting the pockets of operators, with a total foregone revenue of roughly P7.5 billion. Image from Wikimedia

The week in photos: December 16-22, 2017

Dec 23, 2017 - 3:57 PM

This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

A girl waits for her present next to a man dressed as Santa Claus during a Christmas ceremony at the Palace of the National Military Club in Bucharest on December 21, 2017. Children of the Romanian Army army personnel, who were injured or died on duty, attended a children's show and received Christmas presents. / AFP PHOTO / Daniel MIHAILESCU

WATCH: Undas 2017 in Metro Manila

Oct 31, 2017 - 6:30 PM

Filipinos pay their respects to their departed loved ones as the Undas break begins

ICTSI buys Petron's stake in Manila North Harbor

Sep 22, 2017 - 12:45 PM

In a P1.75-billion deal, Petron divests from the Manila North Harbor to focus on its core business

NEW OWNER. ICTSI is entering into another port in Manila, widening its reach here in the country. File photo

Metro Pacific starts NLEX Harbor Link's R10 section

Aug 15, 2017 - 4:55 PM

The infrastructure conglomerate of Manuel Pangilinan expects to finish construction of the 2 6 kilometer expressway extension in the 1st quarter of 2018

ALMOST DONE. The R-10 Section serves as an extension to the NLEX Harbor Link deal, a 15.57-km expressway from Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City to the C-3 (Circumferential Road 3) in Caloocan City. File photo by Chrisee Dela Paz/Rappler

MVP's Metro Pacific proposes Sangley-Cavitex expressway

Jan 04, 2017 - 7:10 PM

The complete project proposal for the 9 80 kilometer 4 lane divided expressway is underway

THE LINK. This is an 'expressway proposed as a replacement to the original Segment 5 alignment which was taken over by the DPWH and now designated as the Centennial Road,' a project brief shown by the MVP group reads. Rappler file photo

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Jun 22, 2016 - 8:08 PM

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MPIC on toll hike petitions: Taxpayers bear brunt

Apr 08, 2016 - 7:30 PM

When the private concessionaires signed an agreement with the government for the operations and maintenance of the expressways they were promised a toll increase

POCKET BRUISING. The delays in toll hike have been hurting the pockets of operators, with a total foregone revenue of over P4 billion as of January 2016. Image from Wikimedia

Ilocos-bound? Expect slowdown along Manila North Road

Mar 23, 2016 - 4:45 PM

Several roads and bridges along the Manila North Road are under construction the public works department says

Toll hike petitions likely be up to the next gov't

Mar 21, 2016 - 10:22 AM

The delays in toll hike have been hurting the pockets of operators with a total foregone revenue of over P4 billion as of January 2016

POCKET BRUISING. The Toll Regulatory Board has not approved a toll fee hike just yet, but petitions were not dismissed

NLEX-SCTEX link ready for Holy Week

Mar 19, 2016 - 12:32 PM

The Metro Pacific group is looking at integrating the toll collection system of TPLEX to those of NLEX and SCTEX

SMOOTHER TRAVEL. To unify the system of NLEX and SCTEX, MNTC has constructed 7 new toll plazas

Metro Pacific unit to start NLEX expansion February

Feb 15, 2016 - 7:15 PM

Despite the expressway s expansion the NLEX builder says traffic will remain smooth since there won t be lane closures

GRIDLOCK. Traffic along NLEX in Balintawak, Caloocan City on September 5, 2014. File photo by Kevin de la Cruz/Rappler

MVP group mulls connector road for CAVITEX, Manila North Harbor

Dec 12, 2015 - 4:08 PM

MPIC Chairman Manuel V Pangilinan considers a project that would connect Manila North Harbor and CAVITEX via an underwater expressway or a bridge

MORE INFRA. MPIC will study how it can connect Manila North Harbour and CAVITEX to enable commuters travel from North to South without having to enter the city

Metro Pacific officially takes over SCTEX

Nov 06, 2015 - 10:01 AM

The tollways group of Manuel V Pangilinan officially takes over the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway SCTEX for an upfront payment of P3 5 billion 74 60 million for the contract

IMPROVEMENTS. MNTC President and CEO Rodrigo Franco says the turnover paves the way for the start of improvement of services on SCTEX. Photos by Chrisee Dela Paz/Rappler

Manila North falls to NoviSad AlWahda, bows out of FIBA 3X3

Oct 17, 2015 - 12:27 PM

Manila North had the game tied at 9 before faltering late

FIBA 3X3: Resilient Manila North falls to Kranj

Oct 16, 2015 - 2:52 AM

The Filipinos were undermanned after losing Karl Dehesa early in the game

Manila North falls to NoviSad AlWahda in FIBA 3X3 Manila Masters final

Aug 02, 2015 - 8:10 PM

The team composed of Calvin Abueva Karl Dehesa Vic Manuel and Troy Rosario fell 21 14 to the reigning FIBA 3x3 World Tour champions

Vic Manuel, Calvin Abueva and Manila North fell short in the Manila leg final. Photo from FIBA 3x3 Twitter

Delayed right-of-way acquisition takes a toll on NLEX Harbor Link

Jul 21, 2015 - 8:00 PM

A toll road from Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City to C3 or 5th Avenue in Caloocan City could be open to motorists by December 2016

ANOTHER DELAYED PROJECT. NLEX's Segment 10 is another infrastructure project being delayed by slow right-of-way acquisition. Photos from Chrisee Dela Paz/Rappler

Lorenzo Shipping profits in 2014 despite port congestion

Jun 25, 2015 - 8:40 PM

Domestic shipping line records its most profitable year in 10 years and reiterates the need to modernize ports

NLEX operator to extend toll road to Commonwealth Ave

Jun 09, 2015 - 6:40 PM

By 2019 the North Luzon Expressway will be extended to Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City

NLEX EXTENSION. The project is seen to decongest Metro Manila by providing alternative access to mainline NLEX further east of Metro Manila. File photo by Jay Directo/AFP

Expressways to swell due to Holy Week traffic

Mar 24, 2015 - 6:25 PM

Northbound traffic is expected to build up in the afternoon of April 1 Holy Wednesday until late morning of April 2 Maundy Thursday

SCTEX maintenance contract returns to NLEX operator

Feb 05, 2015 - 8:20 PM

The operations and maintenance contract of the country s longest tollway returns to its original proponent the Manila North Tollways Corporation

Aerial photo of Gumain River Bridge. Photo courtesy of BCDA.

SCTEX-NLEX toll integration complete by end 2015

Feb 05, 2015 - 7:03 PM

The integration project cuts motorists SCTEX NLEX toll payment processes down to 2 steps according to the Manila North Tollways Corporation

SCTEX. The Subic-Clark Tarlac Expressway is a 4-lane divided expressway traversing the provinces of Bataan, Pampanga, and Tarlac. Aerial photo of Gumain River Bridge.

San Miguel eyes SCTEX

Jan 06, 2015 - 7:45 PM

The conglomerate and an undisclosed firm seek bidding documents from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority

Aerial photo of Gumain River Bridge. photo courtesy of BCDA.

MPIC losing over P2B potential revenues

Nov 25, 2014 - 10:49 PM

The Toll Regulatory Board has yet to act on their petition for a toll rate increase pending for years now

Metro Pacific eyes P5B NLEX expansion

Nov 10, 2014 - 7:26 PM

The tollways arm of the infrastructure firm also files a petition for toll rate hike which is ‘long overdue’

Millions across Philippines honor their dead

Nov 01, 2014 - 1:00 PM

The Church appeals for a solemn and prayerful observation of the day of the dead and urges against turning gravesites into picnic spots

HONOR THE DEAD. Filipinos mark the names of their relatives on wooden crosses at a mass grave of 3,000 typhoon victims in Tacloban City, which was damaged by the 2013 Typhoon Haiyan in Leyte province, Philippines, 01 November 2014. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

Sleeping above tombs and living among the dead

Aug 21, 2014 - 5:25 PM

None of the residents are afraid of the dead There are other things to be afraid of they say like the lack of means to continue living

HOME. A mother plays with her 4-year-old daughter and her young nephew. The tomb made of granite serves as their bed. All photos by Fritzie Rodriguez/Rappler.com

Metro Pacific’s tollway unit acquires P103-M stake in Easytrip

Jul 01, 2014 - 3:21 PM

The company bought a 50 plus one share of Egis group’s Easytrip Services in a bid to modernize the electronic toll collection system in the country

MODERN TOLL ROADS. Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation launched the country’s first application of RFID technology dubbed “EasyDrive” at the 14-km Cavitex last month and intends to implement the same along NLEX within the year. File photo by Jay Directo / AFP

Palace to DOTC: Clear legal hurdles to MPIC’s NLEX-SLEX connector road

Jun 27, 2014 - 10:56 AM

DOTC met with the Department of Justice to discuss the legal issues delaying the project

CONNECTOR ROAD. The Metro Pacific Investments group is building a toll road that will connect the North and South Luzon Expressways. File photo by AFP

DPWH orders clearing of nat'l roads for Holy Week

Apr 11, 2014 - 3:05 PM

Public Secretary Rogelio Singson wants national roads cleared of obstruction to ease traffic flow this Holy Week

Holy Week rush: Traffic along toll roads to go up 30%

Apr 07, 2014 - 6:42 PM

Operators of toll roads going to Northern Luzon provinces expect a surge in vehicle volume next week

File photo

MPIC group raising P10B for NLEX-SLEX connector road

Mar 31, 2014 - 5:11 PM

The company is studying the best possible ways to raise funds giving the rising interest rate environment

CONNECTOR ROAD. The Metro Pacific Investments group is building a toll road that will connect the North and South Luzon Expressways. Photo by AFP

MNTC to issue P7B bonds for tollway projects

Feb 09, 2014 - 6:34 PM

The Manila North Tollways Corporation will be the first non listed company to issue bonds

File photo of the North Luzon Expressway by Jay Directo/ AFP.

MPIC asks gov't to hasten SCTEx turnover

Jan 21, 2014 - 7:39 PM

The Manuel V Pangilinan led company says its takeover of SCTEx will pave the way for its seamless connection to NLEx

FASTER TURNOVER. The MNTC and MPTC would like the SCTEX agreement to be implemented faster.

Pangilinan group increases stake in NLEX operator

Jan 13, 2014 - 2:59 PM

Pangilinan s group now owns 71 percent interest in the tollway concessionaire after acquiring the stake of tollway operator Egis Project SA in MNTC

PURCHASE. MPTDC  buys additional 3.9 interest in MNTC.Photo by AFP/Jay Directo

MNTC, PNCC finalizing connector road JV

Nov 06, 2013 - 9:33 PM

The Pangilinan led unit will present joint venture options to state owned PNCC this November

Cemetery trivia: How well do you know our burial grounds?

Nov 01, 2013 - 4:15 PM

Revisit the origins and the stories behind notable, unique and historical cemeteries in the country

The 'Apartment': Living among the dead

Oct 31, 2013 - 4:19 PM

Informal settlers at the Manila North Cemetery – some 10 000 of them – live in constant fear of eviction For them life is where dead men lie

Petron, Harbour Centre pump P9-B into Manila port

Oct 09, 2013 - 7:55 PM

Partners Petron Corporation and Harbour Centre are close to completing their P14 5 billion commitment to the Manila port development project

Govt awards P16-M contract for Batangas port study

Sep 23, 2013 - 5:36 PM

The Philippine Ports Authority taps a joint venture to study how to maximize use of the Batangas port as part of efforts to decongest the Port of Manila

UNDER STUDY. A study is set to assess how the Batangas port can be fully utilized for Manila port's sake. AFP Photo

PPA moves to decongest North Harbor

Sep 18, 2013 - 5:22 PM

The regulator issues revised berthing guidelines

NEW GUIDELINES. PPA revises guidelines on the allocation of berths at the Manila port as part of efforts to decongest it. Photo by AFP

In photos: A festival of learning

Apr 27, 2013 - 7:10 PM

All Together in Dignity ATD transforms a graveyard into a learning space for children

MVP v SMC: Who will win NAIA Expressway?

Apr 15, 2013 - 2:41 AM

It s a battle between Pangilinan s MPIC and Ang s San Miguel

BIDS. The Pangilinan and San Miguel groups submit offers for the NAIA Expressway project, the first PPP auctioned off by government in 2013. Photo courtesy of PPP Center

NLEx-Harbor Link road finished in time for APEC 2015 - MNTC

Feb 07, 2013 - 9:33 PM

Manila North Tollways Corp MNTC looks to complete Harbor Link project before Philippines hosts APEC summit in 2015

MVP group hopes 'improved' SCTEx proposal will get OKd

Nov 25, 2012 - 3:48 PM

MNTC s proposal promises bigger revenue share for BCDA