What do you believe are the most important factors to consider for successfully completing large infrastructure projects like the Unified Grand Central Station?

LOOK: Marikina City has launched its first car-free Sunday on Gil Fernando Avenue from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Bikers, joggers, and walkers are seen roaming the car-free street. The event occurred on the corner of Guerilla Street (Xeland Marikina) to Comedor Restaurant where a Zumba session was held.

Marikina City launches weekly car-free Sundays for pedestrians, bikers
The public can now enjoy a car-free portion of Gil Fernando Avenue in Marikina City from 6 am to 10 am every Sunday

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marikina-city-launches-car-free-sundays-pedestrians-bikers/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the SU-GCash Reforestation Project in South Negros aims to plant a total of one million mangroves and beach trees by 2029, with an initial goal of 500,000 trees by 2028, all through the collaboration of Silliman University and GCash?

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https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/silliman-university-gcash-sustainability-reforestation-program-2025/

No, sharks did not kill Russian diver in Batangas – group
Sharks have more to fear from humans, says Arnel Yaptinchay of Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/group-statement-sharks-did-not-kill-russian-diver-batangas/

Pangilinan-led MPTC puts tollway merger talks with SMC on hold
In January, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation said it was raising P50 billion through a private placement ahead of its merger with San Miguel Corporation

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https://www.rappler.com/business/manny-pangilinan-led-mptc-tollway-merger-talks-smc-on-hold/

Environmentalists say Negros-Panay bridge project endangers Irrawaddy dolphins
The Green Alert Network criticizes the Department of Environment and Natural Resources over its inaction despite calls to protect the dolphins from the risks posed by the 32-kilometer bridge project

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/negros-panay-bridge-project-endangers-irrawaddy-dolphins/

Cagayan de Oro officials decry LWUA’s second extended takeover of water district
The long drawn-out conflict, which intensified again in late February, leaves residents and water district workers caught in the crossfire, as clashing administrators claim legitimacy

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/cagayan-de-oro-officials-decry-lwua-second-extended-takeover-water-district/

Carousel buses to share available lanes during EDSA rehab
The EDSA rehabilitation is expected to be completed within two years

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https://www.rappler.com/business/carousel-buses-share-available-lanes-edsa-rehabilitation/

DPWH: Isabela bridge that collapsed designed for light vehicles
The Department of Public Works and Highways is 'trying to engage' a third party to determine the cause of the collapse

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https://www.rappler.com/business/dpwh-response-cabagan-santa-maria-isabela-bridge-designed-light-vehicles/

‘Historic’: Environmental groups hail 50-year mining moratorium in Palawan
'The ordinance is a clear legal expression of Palawan’s opposition to mining, which the Marcos administration and the DENR must fully respect,' says Alyansa Tigil Mina national coordinator Jaybee Garganera

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/reactions-statements-mining-moratorium-palawan/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines recently canceled a contract with Blue Star Construction Development Corporation due to multiple violations, including the imposition of unauthorized fees and construction without necessary permits, affecting the popular ecotourism site Masungi Georeserve?

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/denr-cancels-contract-masungi-georeserve-developer/

‘Let’s move on’: DOTr to scrap common train station deal
The DOTr during Duterte’s time said the Unified Grand Central Station would be completed by 2022

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https://www.rappler.com/business/department-transportation-terminate-contract-unified-grand-central-station/

[ANALYSIS] Maharlika invests in Synergy Grid. Is this good for small investors, too?
Could this investment move by the Maharlika Investment Corporation be also a good lead for small investors to follow? Let’s take a look.

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https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/analysis-maharlika-invest-synergy-grid-good-small-investors/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the Tour of Luzon, a prestigious multistage cycling race in the Philippines, is making a comeback this year after being discontinued in 2020, featuring 15 new teams competing across eight stages in seven provinces?

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https://www.rappler.com/sports/cycling-tour-luzon-returns-five-year-hiatus-2025/

DOTr chief Vince Dizon terminates 3 airport staff after ‘tanim-bala’ incident
(1st UPDATE) Passenger Ruth Adel earlier posted on social media her 'tanim-bala' experience at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport last week

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https://www.rappler.com/business/dotr-terminates-personnel-tanim-bala-incident-march-2025/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that Manila Water will implement a rate hike starting April 1, 2025, which adds an additional 65 centavos per cubic meter to its 2025 average charge? This adjustment is part of the Foreign Currency Differential Adjustment mechanism!

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https://www.rappler.com/business/consumer-issues/manila-water-maynilad-rates-march-2025/

ERC orders Meralco to refund P19.95 billion to customers
Meralco customers can expect an average refund rate of P0.1189 per kilowatt hour

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/erc-orders-meralco-refund-customers-march-2025/

The Green Report: Saving Philippine seas with Anna Oposa
Catch this episode on Saturday, March 15, at 5 pm

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https://www.rappler.com/environment/the-green-report-episode-saving-seas-philippines-anna-oposa/