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‘No tax breaks for eco-zone work-from-home firms’
Work-from-home setups of business enterprises in economic zones should no longer get tax incentives under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act as the public health emergency status for COVID-19 has already been lifted, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla clarified in a legal opinion......»»
Ecozone regulator wooing more Japan investors
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is eyeing to grow investments from Japanese investors to as much as P80 billion this year, as it continues to be aggressive in its investment promotion efforts in the East Asian market......»»
Maynilad replaces 143 km of old pipes in 2023
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) completed in 2023 the replacement of 143 kilometers of old, leaky pipes, thus improving water pressure and service reliability for its customers......»»
Senator calls out loitering China vessels in Philippines Rise
Chinese vessels were caught “loitering” and doing research in Benham Rise, also called Philippine Rise, which is within the country’s exclusive economic zone, Sen. Francis Tolentino said yesterday......»»
Sustaining momentum: Alex Eala scores twin wins in W50 Trnava
After thrashing an old tormentor, Alex Eala stays in the zone to book a singles quarterfinal berth and a doubles semifinal spot in Trnava, Slovakia.....»»
Clark Water spending P5.6 billion for freeport service upgrade
Clark Water Corp., a subsidiary of Manila Water Philippine Ventures, is spending P5.56 billion to improve its services in the Clark Freeport Zone......»»
Masara in pictures 6 days later
Six days after the landslide that buried 50 houses and killed 68 people (confirmed as of noon of Monday), Zone 1 of Barangay Masara in Maco, Davao de Oro is now desolate. Its residents have been made to evacuate to safer areas in Maco and neighboring Mawab municipality. Only rescuers and uniformed men are in […].....»»
Apex Mining clarifies landslide outside site, joins rescue efforts
APEX Mining Co. Inc. clarified that the tragic landslide, claiming at least seven lives in Zone 1, Barangay Masara, Maco, Davao de Oro on February 6, 2024, occurred outside their mining site jurisdiction......»»
Biosolids in Maynilad septage to be converted into bio-bricks
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. will convert biosolids produced from the septage treatment process into bio-bricks as part of its environment and sustainability efforts......»»
PEZA OKs P2.21 billion investments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has approved P2.21 billion worth of investments during its first board meeting last week......»»
Mamba zone: Doncic’s 73, Booker’s 62 continue historic NBA scoring week
Stars align anew in the NBA as Luka Doncic and Devin Booker explode for 73 and 62 points, respectively, just five days after Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns erupt for 70 and 62.....»»
Subic sees more investment incentives under CREATE Act
Investor companies located in this free port zone are expected to benefit from more tax perks as the government seeks to rationalize taxes and attract more investments under Republic Act No. 11534, or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act......»»
Philippines to tighten guard on shoals, reefs, islets
The Philippines would keep a closer guard on reefs, shoals and islets in its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, alarmed by reports of new reclamation activities by China, which Beijing denied......»»
China bullying hurts our economy
China’s bullying in our exclusive economic zone at the West Philippine Sea is hurting our economy, particularly the energy sector. It is disrupting exploration and development of oil and gas. Whatever resources may be there will remain untapped; a tragedy given our urgent need for domestic energy sources......»»
‘Stop intrusions at sea to avoid miscalculations’
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez yesterday urged China to stop its intrusion in the West Philippine Sea and the 200-mile exclusive economic zone of the Philippines to show sincerity that Beijing really wanted to avoid “miscalculations” with the United States......»»
Shift in news coverage of West Philippine Sea needed
THERE ARE no signs to indicate that China will put a halt to its bullying tactics in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). They will keep up the gray zone tactics-tailing and shadowing Filipino vessels, using blinding lasers, and firing water cannons at vessels on supply missions to troops based on the carrying supplies to the grounded Philippine BRP Sierra Madre, which the Philippines maintains as its outpost in Ayungin Shoa.....»»
Maynilad plugs pipe leaks in Sampaloc
West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. has spent P208 million to replace nearly one kilometer of “old and leaky” primary lines in Manila, recovering three million liters per day of potable water......»»
Manila Water distribution network stretches to 5,445 km
East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. has further expanded its water connection network to over 5,400 kilometers, serving 7.6 million customers nationwide......»»
A tragedy waiting to happen
Masara has already been identified as “No Build Zone” since 2008 but businesses and communities still thrive......»»
95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding
Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»