Here’s an interesting feature on the “trolley boys” in Los Baños, Laguna who earn a living by pushing self-built, wooden passenger trolleys on the train tracks. The author, Princess Leah Sagaad, is a campus journalist and an Aries Rufo fellow.

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/los-banos-laguna-trolley-boys-fathers/

Latest story by @Lian Buan - Rappler on PrimeWater. Do you know of anyone in other parts of the country experiencing this same horrible water experience? Let us know and pls share your experience and information so we can document and collate and write about them. Grabe na itong PrimeWater talaga, considering the wealth of the Villars. A collective voice — dapat maraming magreklamo at magsabi ng mga hinaing — will clearly establish a pattern na mahirap isnabin ng gobyerno o ng mga Villar mismo. Will be reposting the story.

Updated: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/lwua-investigation-primewater-luzon-rust-taste-sandy-water/

The Cebu City Parole and Probation Office rolls out a new initiative to make rehabilitation and reintegration programs more accessible at the barangay level.

Officials met with Cebu City Councilor and incoming mayor Nestor Archival on Monday morning, June 16, to discuss localized, community-based activities that would help persons under probation and parole reintegrate into society and give back through meaningful service.

Photos from Nestor Archival’s official Facebook page.

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A recently published paper by government think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies found what many already know to be true: “the Philippines continues to suffer from inadequate and poor quality road and rail transport infrastructure,” and recommended a “long-term national transport infrastructure plan” to catch up.

https://www.rappler.com/business/pids-study-philippines-ranks-last-asean-transport-infrastructure/

Hello! We’re at the brand relaunch of Philippine Airlines’ cargo business.

Richard Nuttall, newly-appointed president of the flagship airline, describes the business being “much, much more interesting than the passenger business.” PAL’s cargo business is also undergoing a digitalization process.

Users may access PAL Cargo via PAL’s main website for easy access.

Here’s a list of PAL Cargo’s services — renamed so the public can better remember them:
- Easy cargo: For everyday shipments
- Prime cargo: For those that need special treatment such as medicines and vaccines
- Live cargo: For pets, live animals
- Rush cargo: For emergency/last-minute deliveries

Users may also avail of PAL Cargo’s “port-to-door” services, where cargo packages will be delivered right to the recipients’ doorsteps either via Grab or Lalamove.

Any vehicle drivers here worried if they have a traffic violation detected through the NCAP? @here Here's a nifty guide to how you can use MMDA's online portal to check if you have a violation. Soon, photos and videos of violations will be viewable on the portal, according to this story by our reporter Patrick Cruz: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/metro-manila/may-huli-ka-ncap-violation-online-checker-mmda/

Hi everyone, this is Leandro from Popcycle

Popcycle is an urban mobility company that sells e-bikes for commuters. Its third branch will open in Greenhills this Saturday, June 21. Join us for raffles, games, and talks about bike commuting. There will also be a community ride in the morning going to the event.

Click here to register for the ride: https://forms.gle/sYkgvTAKmNtjVexK6

The Cebu City Public Library (CCPL) will soon resume its 24/7 operations, announced incoming mayor Nestor Archival on Facebook.

Located at the Rizal Memorial Library and Museum along Osmeña Boulevard, the CCPL was first established in 1919 and made history in 2018 when it became the first public library in the Philippines to operate 24/7.

With a book collection of over 25,000 volumes and seating for 150 visitors, the library offers free Wi-Fi, public-use computers, a digital Braille section, and diverse reading materials ranging from Filipiniana to children’s literature. It also serves as a hub for community programs, including digital literacy workshops, storytelling sessions, and language classes.

Photos from Juan Carlo de Vela

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CiRPwUfkn/

Cebu Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro backed the proposed toll coastal road linking Cebu City to Naga via Talisay and Minglanilla, part of the $15-billion Neceboley plan to cut travel time to 15 minutes.

Baricuatro said her administration will prioritize Package C, which includes a viaduct, causeway, and the reclamation of over 568 hectares of land to support development and ease traffic.

Neceboley also aims to link Negros, Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte, though previous reports of local approval were denied by the Capitol in 2024.

Photos from Pam Baricuatro’s official Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18WRC5pbPB/

Morning! @here Amplifying this update from our Cebu-based Mover Marjuice – The incoming Cebu governor is supporting a proposed coastal road that will entail reclamation of over 568 hectares. It will link Cebu City to Naga via Talisay and Minglanilla.

Putting this sad story here too. Gawad Kalinga has been working to improve the lives of poor communities but its founder has allegedly done personal damage to the lives of teenagers under GK’s care. This story by @Paterno Esmaquel II shows how trust can be abused. Could this have been prevented and what lessons can be drawn from this painful and terrible experience. Tony Meloto has denied the allegations of sexual abuse, however. https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/gawad-kalinga-founder-antonio-meloto-sex-abuse-case/

@here Shouldn't gov't plan to extend LRT1 even beyond Bacoor, Cavite in order to serve commuters in areas like Imus and Dasmariñas, Cavite? What do you think? https://www.rappler.com/business/dotr-eyes-bacoor-lrt1-station/

@here The good news and the bad. Good news for all students but bad for the government’s finances since, according to the DOTr, government will subsidize the discount on the privately run LRT1. It will also be treated as losses for LRT2 and MRT3. What do you think about this move?

https://www.rappler.com/business/dotr-raises-student-fare-discount-lrt1-lrt2-mrt3-june-2025/

Latest story on PrimeWater by @Lian Buan - Rappler, this time in Camarines Norte. https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/primewater-camarines-norte-evaded-accountability/ How do you solve a recurring and widespread problem na katulad ng PrimeWater — different parts of the country talaga ito.

Any victims of bad PrimeWater service here? @here Read our top story on the experience of Camarines Norte residents. This was written by Lian and our Bicol Mover and former Fellow @Nad !

@Nad you did great legwork here. Anong feeling ng mga nakausap mo? Angry, exasperated, hopeful?

Sorry for the late reply, Ma'am Chay. I was out doing some more legwork in Albay.

The situation in Camarines Norte is very concerning. Most residents, especially the elderly, are very angry. Well, who wouldn't be? Even senior citizens need to stay up until 4 AM just to fetch droplets of water.

Here's another observation: Before PrimeWater entered the scene, the Camarines Norte Water District had been receiving awards and nominations as one of the most outstanding water districts in the Philippines—now, that's a myth for most.

I also had the chance to experience it. I stayed in Camarines Norte, and even hotels have very low water supply and pressure.

Aside from being angry, most are also still afraid to be interviewed because of the "powerful people" behind PrimeWater and the deal they secured in the province. Residents said that those people are very frightening.

If we put together the fact that CNWD used to receive awards for being an outstanding water district in the Philippines and how residents described the people behind the PrimeWater deal (or some people who exerted influence to push for it), despite the CNWD having been able to deliver satisfactory service, we can see how the deal was faulty from the very start. It was never for the CamNorteños.

Happy Dia de Manila! 🇵🇭🤍

Spend your Sunday here today at the Manila Metropolitan Theater to celebrate the foundation day of the city of Manila.

The Nilad Community has prepared activities, tours, and talks on heritage, history, and art to celebrate the city's birthday, as well as organized an arts market to showcase and support the talents of local Filipino artists.

The day is just starting! Join us and stop by!

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