PECO given until Aug. 28 to reply to MORE Power’s opposition
PANAY ELECTRIC Co., Inc. (PECO) has filed its motion for reconsideration to an Iloilo court’s decision allowing MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) to take over its assets.
Sulu governor asks mayors to draft short-, long-term development plans
SULU GOVERNOR Abdusakur M. Tan has asked the mayors, together with other local government unit (LGU) officials, to draft short- and long-term development plans for their respective areas.
Nation at a Glance — (08/27/19)
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DoJ halts convicts’ early release amid uproar
PHILIPPINE authorities will suspend a program on the early release of convicted criminals for good conduct pending a review of the guidelines, Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra said at the weekend.
Philippines orders probe of HK labor executives
THE PHILIPPINES has ordered an investigation of labor officials in Hong Kong for allegedly choosing an online system provider for overseas placement without public bidding, the Labor department said in a statement yesterday.
Gov’t cites press freedom after Mindanao killing
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte’s task force on media security at the weekend said there is press freedom in the Mindanao region despite martial rule and after the killing of a broadcast journalist there in July.
Quezon City gov’t gives POGOs 15 days to comply with local business requirements
AT LEAST three Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) based in Eastwood City in Libis were slapped with notice of violations by the Quezon City (QC) government for lack of local requirements for business.
MinDA plans for sustainable inter-island trade after 1st Mindanao fruit fest in Baguio City
THE MINDANAO Development Authority (MinDA) is meeting with stakeholders this week to plan for a regular and sustainable shipment of fruits that grow only or at best quality in Mindanao to other parts of the country.
Iloilo judge issues gag order vs MORE Power, PECO
THE JUDGE now handling the expropriation case filed by MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) against Panay Electric Co., Inc. (PECO) has issued a gag order against both companies to stop their representatives from publicly commenting on the case.
Sta. Cruz community replace mangroves destroyed by monsoon waves
BIG WAVES caused by the southwest monsoon, which has been prevailing for weeks, destroyed the seawall, breakwaters, houses and mangroves in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur last week.
Marikina shoes get a home in Davao City
MARIKINA CITY, tagged as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, now has a permanent space at the Davao City Pasalubong Center along Palma Gil St., beside the People’s Park.
Palace says Sanchez unqualified for early release
Malacañang on Friday said former Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez, a convicted rapist and murderer, is ineligible for an early release.