Less than two weeks after the creation of a technical working group (TWG) to thresh out the proposed amendments to the Right-of-Way (ROW) Act, a House panel on Tuesday, Nov. 29, approved the substitute bill that would improve the process of acquiring lands for ROW sites. Surigao del Sur Rep. Romeo...
Despite current global events slowing down the economic recovery process, experts believe that many industrial sectors can look forward to more positive circumstances in the near future. The real estate industry in particular should look forward to steady recovery in the coming year and...
The Jollibee Group’s Smashburger continues to expand in North America with the opening of its new store in the New York City. In a statement, Jollibee said the US-based fast casual better burger restaurant has opened 8 new stores this year as part of Jollibee Group’s aggressive expansion...
Digital technology firm boosts security features By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT Ant Group Digital Technologies, a technology unit of Ant Group, recently introduced a number of new features in its cutting-edge digital solutions to boost security features of its digital solutions for the international...
A Puerto Princesa mayor-turned-congresman wants all low-tide elevations, high-tide features, and an area of three nautical miles around the Kalayaan Island Group and Scarborough Shoal declared as a marine protected area. (Wikipedia) For the purpose, Palawan 3rd district Rep. Edward Hagedorn filed...
LEGAZPI CITY (PNA) – Two alleged members of the notorious Concepcion Crime Group were killed in a shootout with lawmen last Sunday in Sitio Paguringon, Barangay Bariw, Libon town, Albay province. In a press statement on Wednesday, Lt. Col. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, spokesperson of the Police...
It’s the 7th hotel chain by Henann Group of Resorts By Angelo Manalo A trusted name in the Philippines Tourism Industry, The Henann Group of Resorts opened its seventh and newest property in Boracay Island, Henann Park Resort Boracay last April 2022. With over 200 premium rooms, an expansive pool...
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and the Araneta Group’s joint venture Altaraza Development Corporation (ADC) is investing P20 billion to develop 600 hectares of prime land to form part of the existing Altaraza estate in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. In a statement, ALI said this expansion will provide a...
The House Committee on Public Works and Highways has begun discussions on the proposed measures amending Republic Act No. 10752, otherwise known as the Right-of-Way Act. Surigao del Sur Rep. Romeo Momo, chair of the House Committee on Public Works and Highways, presides over the initial...
BANGKOK, Thailand—Thai conglomerate CP Group has pledged to make additional investments in the Philippines, following a meeting with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. here. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Press Secretary) During a dinner...
The Trevolution Group, which operates International Travel Network (ITN), Asaptickets, Skyluxtravel, Aviajet, and other travel brands, sold 100,000 tickets on flights between the United States and the Philippines in the first ten months of 2022, ten percent more than during the same period in 2019...
The House Committee on Social Services has approved the consolidation of a measure, which seeks to institutionalize the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Distribution of DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in...
