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  6. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) partners with the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman for the launch and demonstration of M/B Dalaray, the country’s first locally developed electric passenger ferry for inland waterways or e-ferry, at Plaza Mexico in Intramuros, Manila, on Monday, 6 October 2025. Developed by Dr. Lew Andrew Tria and his research team at the UP Diliman Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute, the e-ferry will operate on a route similar to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) ferry system, which connects Pasig, Makati, Taguig, Mandaluyong, and Manila. The DOST said the project aims to help decongest Metro Manila and provide commuters with an alternative mode of transport. M/B Dalaray, which means “flow of current,” is powered by twin 100-kW electric motors, built with a marine-grade aluminum structure and a hybrid solar inverter system. It can carry up to 40 passengers and three crew members, with a range of 45 kilometers or roughly two to three hours of travel.

    MMDA eyes expansion of Pasig River Ferry

    The MMDA plans to expand the Pasig River Ferry Service with new stations, more boats and electric-powered vessels to offer Metro Manila commuters a faster,…

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  7. Air Supply sets Manila return

    Air Supply sets Manila return

    Legendary soft rock duo Air Supply returns to the Philippines for their A Matter of Time Tour, set for 26 October at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Fans can look…

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  9. PHILIPPINE National Bank executives led by Katherine H. Cabrera - SVP & Head, Cash Management Division; Allan L. Ang - FSVP &  Head, Corporate Banking Group; and Edwin R. Bautista - President & Chief Executive Officer meet with Green GSM officials led by Thuy Vu Dropsey - Chief Corporate Development & Strategic Finance Officer, Vingroup JSC; Bryan Liew - Chief Financial Officer for Asia Markets & Head of Capital Solutions, Vingroup JSC; and Dao Quy Phi - Managing Director, GreenSM Southeast Asia & President, Green and Smart Mobility Philippines Inc.

    PNB backs Green GSM expansion

    Philippine National Bank (PNB) is powering the nationwide expansion of all-electric ride-hailing firm Green GSM with a P2-billion credit facility and digital…

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  12. Assisted makeup

    Assisted makeup

    The iconic “Knight Rider” car KITT has made headlines again after receiving a $50 speeding ticket in a Brooklyn school zone, with museum officials disputing…

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  15. Guimaras town pilot tests e-manifest

    Guimaras town pilot tests e-manifest

    Ship passengers of Jordan will be assigned a QR code to be used in registering them in the electronic manifest, which will be shared to the Philippine Coast…

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  16. DoT, CHEd award student innovators

    DoT, CHEd award student innovators

    The Department of Tourism (DoT) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) have recognized winners of the 2025 Tourism Start-Up Challenge, awarding millions…

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  17. JESSICA Sanchez returns to the Philippine concert stage this Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.

    Jessica Sanchez: ‘This was my season’

    The singer shares that seeing Filipinos excel in music, acting, dance and sports fills her with pride and inspires her to continue using her platform to uplift…

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