DPWH, MPIC ink concession deal for NLEX-SLEX connector Published November 24, 2016 7:05pm

Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) thru its tollways unit has sealed the deal with the government to build the road that will connect the North Luzon and South Luzon Expressways.
MPIC's Manila North Tollways Corp. (MNTC) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) signed the concession agreement for the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road, the company told the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday.
MPIC disclosed that the agreement was signed by the DPWH represented by Secretary Mark Villar, and MNTC represented by its President and CEO Rodrigo Franco.
"The project aims to build, operate and maintain an 8-km elevated toll expressway over the right-of-way of the Philippine National Railways starting at the junction of the NLEX Segment 10 at C-3 Road/5th Avenue in Caloocan City, and seamlessly connecting to the SLEX through the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 Project in the City of Manila," the company said.
It added that the project has has an estimated total cost of P23.2 billion and will be funded by MNTC through a combination of debt and internally generated funds. —NB, GMA News
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Daniel and Erich sees marriage in their future 0 SHARES Share it! By: Crispina Martinez-Belen Published November 24, 2016, 12:05 AM

Daniel Matsunaga and Erich Gonzales, known as the DanRich tandem, see themselves walking down the aisle someday like what happened to Phil and Pinang, the characters they play in the now-ending “Be My Lady.”
“I would like to think we’re headed that way, God-willing,” explained Erich. “I don’t think we enter into a relationship thinking it is only temporary. Of course I also pray he is really the one.”
They were already in a relationship when cast in ABS-CBN’s morning series “Be My Lady,” thus making it a breeze for them to elicit natural romantic interludes in their scenes.
Also, the show’s run of more than 10 months, earning high ratings along the way, was enough proof that their love team and chemistry were watched. The show was given the Best Drama Series by the Catholic Mass Media Awards.
“On and off cam, our bonding is real. We are like a real family and our relationship means everything to me,” expressed Erich.
Daniel said they will surely miss not just their co- actors but the whole crew whom they’ve worked with six times a week. “We’ve created a big family here. After the show, I’m sure we’ll still be bonding because we became super close. We’re very comfortable with each other and we’re very happy.”
“Be My Lady” is scheduled to air in Kazakhstan, Myanmar, and Africa in 2017.
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Sitti at 10
Bossa nova singer Sitti will celebrate the 10th anniversary of her musical career by experimenting with electronic dance music (EDM).
She will give fans a taste of it via “ElectroSITTI,” an out-of-the-box two-night concert at the Music Museum on Nov. 25 and 26.
Sitti is collaborating with her friend and EDM master, DJ Silverfilter.
She shared, “It’s both exciting and challenging to do something you’re not known for. I became friends with artists from the EDM community and I thought of embracing the genre.”
“ElectoSITTI” also serves as Sitti’s birthday concert (she turns 32 on Nov. 29). It will be a two-part show. The first segment will see her paying homage to her bossa nova roots, and the other, her new EDM-tinged sound.
“I’m having fun doing EDM and I am working on a new album that will showcase my experimentation with it. I like to introduce myself to the younger market,” explained Sitti who is all aglow a year after tying the knot with the love of her life, businessman and music aficionado Joey Ramirez.
Sitti will have rapper Looney and balladeer Jason Dy as guest performers at the concert. The UST Percussion Ensemble will also be on stage to share the spotlight with her.
She is managed by Asian Artists Agency and signed with MCA Music.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 24, go to former Rep. Romeo G. Jalosjos, Abel Molina, Cecille Fields-Pili, Gerard Reyes, Eleanor Macapagal, Alice Sandejas, Christopher Arredondo, Jolynne, Marites Uy, Joey Antonio, Manolita Morales, Gerard Reyes, Heherson B. Bala, USbased Abel Molina, Cecille Fields-Pili, Christopher Arredondo, Consolacion Escalona Castro, Allan M. Tumbaga, William Cousart, Rowena Mendoza, Nena O. Lanting, Baby Tan and Mayor Damian Mercado…Happy wedding anniversary to Orly and Cel Alinas… Belated b-day greetings to Japan-based Gareth Newbold-Jones (Nov. 23)… Nov. 25: Amb. Consuelo Puyat-Reyes, Ilocos Sur Vice Gov. DV Savellano, Gen. Jose T. Almonte, Reli German, Jose F. Lacaba, Dr. Rosendo Roque, Rev. Alex Orbito, Rosario Ablaza-Syquia, Tess Coscoluella, Perla So-An, Marcia Rodriguez, Ruth B. Vergara, Eulrick Inigo Bobuel, Neni Sta, Romana Cruz, Toto Abellada, Raymond Constantino Lim, Sharon FletcherAzanza, Evelyn C. Silagon, Carrol E. Carreon, Lulu Africa, Virgie Balatico, Norberto Abril F. Capistrano, Boy Carlos, Lina Melendes, Mabel Gan Carag and Martin del Rosario of Star Magic…