MANILA — Not even a dispute over resource-rich Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea should stop Filipinos from tapping the Chinese market, the world’s second largest economy with a population over one billion. This was emphasized by Henry Huang, chief executive officer of Business One Global Trade Center, as he noted that increasing middle-income […]
MANILA — The Aquino administration has released P767.2-million fund for the local government units (LGUs) as part of their 40-percent share in energy revenue collections from the National Government, budget official said on Monday. “The P767.2-million fund release will not only allow LGUs to fulfill their role in implementing critical programs and projects in their […]
THE House prosecution panel urged anew impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona to disclose all of his assets to the public. A recent survey results indicated that six in 10 Filipinos believe he has hidden wealth based on the undeclared money and assets in his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN). The Social Weather […]
MANILA — A couple was killed after they were held up by an unidentified suspect in a convenience store in Caloocan City Monday night. The suspect was also killed by policemen who responded to the scene. Television reports said the couple was killed after they fought back with the suspected robber. When the police arrived […]
MANILA (4th Update) — A man died during a tension at a demolition of makeshift stalls in Parañaque City on Monday morning, a Philippine Red Cross (PRC) official said. PRC secretary-general Gwendolyn Pang told Sun.Star that Arnel Leonor Tolentino, 21, a resident of the disputed Silverio compound in San Isidro village, died of gunshot wound […]
CLARK FREEPORT — Dozens of personnel, tenants and affiliates of SM City Clark joined the annual fire and earthquake drill at the mall’s premises on Monday as part of the company’s yearly commitment to ensure preparedness inside the establishment in times of calamities. SM City Clark public relations officer Venus Manalang said the drill is […]
CANDABA — The P72-million asphalting project on the Arayat-Apalit setback levee here has pushed through despite the strong opposition from members of the Pampanga Mayors’ League (PML) and other local leaders. “Malaking bahagi na ng dike ang naaspaltuhan na. Sa unang tingin ay maganda ito dahil mula sa dating bako-bakong kalagayan ay patag na ito. […]
ANGELES CITY — Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan expressed support to Pampanga Representative Carmelo Lazatin’s (1st district) proposal of a Disneyland theme park inside the Clark Freeport. Pamintuan described the move as a “flourishing tourism feature with massive potentials.” He said in an interview that the establishment of the world-renowned theme park would be beneficial to local […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Monday that the Lazatin flyover in the intersection of Jose Abad Santos Avenue (Jasa) here is expected to be finished by June 30 this year. The project, amounting to P330 million, is part of the Presidential Bridge Program and is expected […]
ANGELES CITY — The Jocson College Incorporated (JCI) has forged an agreement with the Lufthansa Technical Training Philippines Incorporated (LTTP) for the training of aircraft maintenance technology (AMT) and Avionics Technology (AVT) students. Under the agreement, the LTTP will provide theoretical and practical instructions and training to JCI students in accordance with the requirements of […]