Friday, August 22, 2014

Smart announces key partnership with travel search leader Skyscanner

Smart recently announced a strategic partnership with global travel search engine, Skyscanner, to offer the best travel options and mobile deals to Filipinos here and abroad. Smart, through its subsidiary Voyager Innovations, Inc. (Voyager), is now Skyscanner’s first and exclusive mobile partner in the Philippines as it moves to expand in the South-East Asian region to capture more of the tech ... More here: Smart announces key partnership with travel search leader Skyscanner

Philippines to build third runway at Manila's congested airport

Philippine President Benigno Aquino has ordered the construction of a third runway at Manila's main international airport to ease air traffic congestion in one of Southeast Asia's fastest growing economies. The project is expected to cost at least 2.4 billion pesos ($55 million), and the amount may increase to include the construction of a fourth terminal at the airport, Transportation Secretary ... More here: Philippines to build third runway at Manila's congested airport

Schools seeking tuition fee increase must provide scholarship to poor students (Congress of the Philippines)

(Source: Congress of the Philippines) Educational institutions will be allowed to increase tuition and other school fees provided that they will allot free scholarships to poor but deserving students. House Bill 4816 authored by Rep. Angelina Tan (4th District, Quezon) seeks to establish and maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other incentives, which ... More here: Schools seeking tuition fee increase must provide scholarship to poor students (Congress of the Philippines)

Frenchman arrested in Southern Philippines - The Mindanao Examiner

PAGADIAN CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Aug. 22, 2014) – Philippine authorities arrested a French tourist who went berserk and tried to attack several people with an axe in the southern city of Pagadian, officials said Friday. More here: Frenchman arrested in Southern Philippines - The Mindanao Examiner

Philippines to build third runway at Manila's congested airport

MANILA - Philippine President Benigno Aquino has ordered the construction of a third runway at Manila's main international airport to ease air traffic congestion in one of Southeast Asia's fastest growing economies. The project is expected to cost at least 2.4 billion pesos (S$68.6 million), and the amount may increase to include the construction of a fourth terminal at the airport ... More here: Philippines to build third runway at Manila's congested airport

Philippines to build third runway at Manila's congested airport

MANILA - Philippine President Benigno Aquino has ordered the construction of a third runway at Manila's main international airport to ease air traffic congestion in one of Southeast Asia's fastest growing economies. The project is expected to cost at least 2.4 billion pesos (S$68.6 million), and the amount may increase to include the construction of a fourth terminal at the airport ... More here: Philippines to build third runway at Manila's congested airport

Philippines to build third runway at Manila's congested airport

(Fri 22/08/14 16:48:12)MANILA (Aug 22): Philippine President Benigno Aquino has ordered the construction of a third runway at Manila's main... More here: Philippines to build third runway at Manila's congested airport

Philippines to build third runway at Manila’s congested airport

Philippine President Benigno Aquino has ordered the construction of a third runway at Manila’s main international airport to ease air traffic congestion in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economies. The project is expected to cost at least 2.4 billion pesos ($55 million), and the amount may increase to include the construction of a fourth […] More here: Philippines to build third runway at Manila’s congested airport

At least 38 killed in Egypt bus crash – report

MANILA, Philippines – At least 38 people were killed and another 41 injured on Friday, August 22, after 2 tourist buses crashed in Northeastern Egypt, according to a report from Al-Ahram Online , Egypt's semi-official news site. The buses collided while en route to Sharm El-Sheikh resort, according to a statement from a ministry health official. The ... More here: At least 38 killed in Egypt bus crash – report