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Cold storage industry capacity to grow by 8% in 2024

Local cold storage capacity is expected to grow by at least eight percent this year to around 750,000 metric tons, driven by higher storage demand for food items, according to the Cold Chain Association of the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Filinvest to double capacity of solar project in Misamis

A power unit of Filinvest Development Corp. will expand the capacity of its solar project in Misamis Oriental following a wider land allocation from its lessor......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Century Pacific expanding solar power capacity at GenSan plant

Century Pacific said that it is getting ready for the March 2024 switch-on of its solar power capacity expansion at its General Santos plant......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

PCC clears Aboitiz purchase of local Coca-Cola company

The Philippine Competition Commission has cleared the Aboitiz Group’s acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc., paving way for the closing of the transaction by the end of the month......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

ABS-CBN clarified PCC has not completed its review of broadband business sale to PLDT

ABS-CBN clarified that the Philippine Competition Commission has not completed its review of the proposed P6.8 billion sale of Sky Cable’s broadband business to PLDT......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

DOE orders creation of nuclear energy body

The Department of Energy will soon create a committee dedicated to achieving a 2,400-megawatt nuclear power capacity for the country by 2032......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

DA, DOH partner for urban farming in hospitals

The Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Plant Industry has agreed to partner with the Department of Health to promote urban farming in public hospitals in an effort to boost production and provide therapy to patients......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

SEC, UP Law Center partner to boost capital market

The Securities and Exchange Commission has joined forces with the University of the Philippines Law Center to boost the capital market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output

MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output

MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Soriano: Upholding the family constitution: The power of communication and enforcement

Soriano: Upholding the family constitution: The power of communication and enforcement.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Mayor orders probe on alleged consumption of confiscated fish by CLO Enforcement Team

Mayor orders probe on alleged consumption of confiscated fish by CLO Enforcement Team.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

ICC can issue arrest warrant, but enforcement may be difficult — SolGen

Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said on Thursday that the International Criminal Court has the authority to issue a warrant of arrest against government officials but the actual enforcement is a different matter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

CTTMO heightens 20-sec rule for PUVs

The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) in Davao City is intensifying the enforcement of the 20-second rule for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in loading/non-loading areas to alleviate traffic congestion during peak hours. CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude announced that 36 new traffic personnel will be assigned to monitor yellow boxes and ensure that PUVs, particularly jeepneys, do not exceed the 20-second limit in designated areas. Violators will be issued citation tickets for disregarding traffic signs, and those with expired or fake PUV IDs will face penalties. Additionally, the CTTMO is increasing efforts to curb illegally parked cars and urging drivers to keep intersections clear. These measures, along with the enforcement of the new speed limit policy, aim to promote safe and orderly traffic. Abude emphasized the importance of motorists' cooperation in respecting traffic rules and regulations for a disciplined and courteous driving environment......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

US provides additional P28M to strengthen environmental law enforcement in Palawan

US provides additional P28M to strengthen environmental law enforcement in Palawan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

P31 billion drugs seized under President Marcos

Law enforcement agencies have confiscated P31.07 billion worth of illegal drugs under the administration of President Marcos, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency reported yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU

The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Government to boost disaster response with WFP aid

The government is beefing its disaster-response capacity this year as it is set to receive four new emergency vehicles from the United Nations’ World Food Program......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Kin identify body dumped in Badian, Cebu

Kin identify body dumped in Badian, Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

President Marcos forms body to create government lands master list

President Marcos has formed an interagency body tasked to create a master list of all lands owned by the government to ensure efficient and effective utilization of land resources for the country’s development......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024