Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday, July 6, dismissed a reported proposal from the Chinese government to establish a "common fishing area" in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal), labeling the offer a deceptive public relations (PR) stunt....
China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan has submitted a proposal to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to replicate a successful common fishing area from 10 years ago in the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, to help ease the growing tension in the...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is in talks with the private operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) to complete the construction of the long-delayed common station linking Metro Manila’s railways. Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan said Light Rail Manila Corp....
MREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust (REIT) of top property giant Megaworld Corp., has tapped Common Ground, one of Southeast Asia’s leading coworking space providers, to develop an innovative “Digital Park” for Megaworld townships in the country. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon announces the termination of the Grand Central Station contract, citing 'unacceptable delays. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will terminate its agreement with the contractor tapped to build the Unified Grand Central Station due to “excessive delays” in...
Manila 1st district Rep. Ernesto Dionisio (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Manila 1st district Rep. Ernesto "Ernix" Dionisio says that mere common sense would tell you that the word "forthwith" means "immediately". Thus, said the...
President Marcos has ordered Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy to prioritize the department’s Common Tower Program (CTP). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. holds meeting with Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)...
President Marcos has ordered concerned agencies to amend existing policies to allow foreign common drugs to come into the country in a bid to bring the prices of medicine down. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over a sectoral meeting with the Food and Drug Administration at the...
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), one of the largest Asian food service companies, and Food Collective Pte. Ltd. (FCPL) have set up a joint venture company (JVCo) called FCJB Foods Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Jollibee said FCJB Foods will own and operate Tiong Bahru...
It's undeniable that Makati City has a lot to offer, from skyscraper destinations and shopping to food hubs. However, for coffee lovers and purists, there's a new reason why this place should be your next cafe destination—the opening of Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR). Originally established in...
The Jollibee Group announced the opening of the first Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR) cafe in the Philippines at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City. In a statement, the firm said this milestone opening is part of the Jollibee Group’s aggressive growth plans this year, consistent with its...
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), one of Asia’s largest food service companies, has raised its stake and investments in its Singapore-based investment arm by S$100 million or about $75.62 million to fund the expansion of Tim Ho Wan and other overseas brands. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
