PPPs eyed for offshore wind farms in ports
The government may consider public-private partnerships (PPPs) in its plan to transform ports into offshore wind projects, as it could take as much as $80 million to redevelop each one of them......»»
News5 adds two more seasoned journalists to its roster
In the advent of paid troll farms, “black ops” and fake news being peddled and packaged in the guise of legitimate news article formats, the need for real journalists is more vital than ever......»»
DA expects record-high palay harvest this year despite El Niño
The Philippines may produce a record-high volume of palay or unmilled rice this year of almost 21 million metric tons (MT) despite threats of El Niño on local farms, estimates from the Department of Agriculture showed......»»
DA expects record-high palay harvest this year despite El Niño
The Philippines may produce a record-high volume of palay or unmilled rice this year of almost 21 million metric tons (MT) despite threats of El Niño on local farms, estimates from the Department of Agriculture showed......»»
783 BuCor inmates freed
A total of 783 inmates from prison and penal farms nationwide were released in March, the Bureau of Corrections reported yesterday......»»
Unused lands transferred from Sablayan, Iwahig penal farms can be reverted to BuCor — DOJ
In a five-page legal opinion penned by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the BuCor can “revoke the transfer” of some parcels of land from the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental Mindoro and Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm from the DA and Puerto Princesa LGU after its purpose of the transfer of lands was not fulfilled. .....»»
Negros Occidental farms drying up, initial losses placed at P55 million
The situation has worsened to the extent that a mayor turned to tribal elders and asked them to perform rituals to plead with 'nature spirits' to bring rain.....»»
706 released from BuCor prisons
At least 706 prisoners from various penitentiaries and penal farms were released yesterday......»»
DA taps US biotech firm to address cecid fly problem
The Department of Agriculture is tapping a biotechnology company in the US to help the country eliminate cecid fly infestation in local mango farms......»»
Palompon mayor’s petition dismissed: Court upholds SW validity
ORMOC CITY, Leyte — The Regional Trial Court Branch 45 of Tacloban City dismissed the petition filed by Palompon Mayor Ramon Oñate seeking to invalidate the search warrant issued earlier by the court on the site where the DBSN Farms Agriventures Corp. is located, citing lack of merit. Oñate’s petition to suppress the evidence obtained.....»»
Cemetery or farms?
Before the main topic, just a commentary on our political state of affairs......»»
PH’s BOI grants green lane endorsement for P10.85-B wind project in Laguna
The project, with an investment cost of P10.85 billion, is set to start its commercial operations by 2026 and is expected to generate at least 30 direct and 500 indirect employment for Filipinos......»»
Drilling operations for windmill project found at Masungi Georeserve
The Masungi foundation, using drone surveillance, uncovers the ongoing activities for the building of 12 wind turbines inside the conservation area.....»»
SC junks petition challenging legality of POGOs
The Supreme Court has junked a petition challenging the legality of the rules on Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs for violating the doctrine of hierarchy of courts and failing to meet the requirements for judicial review......»»
Farewell to Tikoy Aguiluz
Sometime ago I swore off writing eulogies for this space, since at my own advancing age, I could wind up doing it weekly, at the rate artist-friends of my age-peer group were going on ahead......»»
Harnessing wind power: Santa Fe as next training ground for Olympic-bound kiteboarders
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Summer came in early this year in Santa Fe in Bantayan Island, Cebu. One weekend in February, kites were flying over the town’s coasts in Barangay Ocoy, dotting the skies in colorful specks. But these were not ordinary kites. Spanning up to 10 meters in width, which is equivalent to three,.....»»
Foreign borrowings rise to $14.5 billion in 2023
Foreign borrowings approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas jumped by more than 40 percent in 2023 after declining for two straight years, as the national government borrowed more from offshore creditors primarily to bankroll key infrastructure projects......»»
Ayala exits Manila Water
Conglomerate Ayala Corp. has completed one of its major divestment plans for the year, selling its remaining stake in its East Zone water business to ports and power tycoon Enrique Razon for P14.5 billion......»»
ICTSI to build $800 million terminal in Batangas
International Container Terminal Services Inc., the listed ports giant led by tycoon Enrique Razon, has no desire of slowing down its domestic expansion, as it will invest $800 million to build a container terminal in Batangas......»»
Top Japanese contractor Taisei Corp. invests in PetroGreen Unit
Founded in 1873, Taisei Corp. is among Japan’s top 5 general contractors building ports and harbors, bridges and tunnels, power stations, industrial complexes and commercial buildings in over 65 countries. In fiscal year 2022, Taisei Group recorded total net sales of $12.3 billion. .....»»
ICTSI cleared to start P11 billion Iloilo port upgrade
Tycoon Enrique Razon’s International Container Terminal Services Inc. has received the green light to commence its P11-billion development of one of the largest ports in Visayas......»»