Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda believes he knows a good approach to the possible revival of the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). A nuclear power plant jn Belgium (Frederic Paulussen/ Unsplash) Salceda calls this the "franchise approach" and he plans to pitch it soon to the Chief...
How current partners expand in spite of the pandemic With a concrete strategy now in progress that’s boosting the company’s performance towards reaching its year-end goals, The Figaro Coffee Group (FCG) is definitely seeing more and more existing partners coming back to franchise yet again. One...
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will leave it up to Congress as to whether or not to restore the operating franchise of television and radio giant ABS-CBN, in the event she becomes the next vice president of the country. Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio answers...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday said senators are now looking into transferring the authority to issue permits for online cockfighting or “e-sabong” from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) to Congress. “That is one of the recommendations that we are discussing,...
Senatorial aspirant and SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta on Thursday, Feb. 10 justified his rejection of ABS-CBN's franchise renewal, saying it was the network's own fault why it was shut down. In his campaign speech in Valenzuela City, Marcoleta first defended former ABS-CBN actress and...
Aspiring president Vice President Leni Robredo said Friday, Feb. 4, that a thorough discussion between all affected parties on granting a franchise to online cockfight operators must take place in the Congress. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) "Ako unang-una, hindi kasi ako yung mag-gagrant...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Thursday called on the House of Representatives to pass the proposed bill that seeks to prevent the expiration of franchises with pending renewal applications. De Lima noted that the Senate has already approved its version of the bill that would amend the law...
After a long-standing controversy with its owners, President Duterte has signed the laws granting new franchises for water concessionaires Maynilad and Manila Water, allowing the two firms to continue their operations for another 25 years in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. File photos Based on...
From coffee enthusiast to franchise cafe owner While many coffee shops are popping all across major metros in the Philippines, for James Michael Go, Figaro Coffee has always caught his eye and palette. As a regular customer of the brand for several years already, he has always enjoyed Figaro’s...
Detained Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday urged the Senate to reject the measure that seeks to grant a franchise to Bicol Light and Power Corp. (Bicol Light). De Lima said granting franchise to Bicol Light would be counterproductive especially to the constituents of Iriga City and the towns of...
Sen. Imee Marcos said Tuesday, Dec. 21 she would favor the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corporation when his brother wins the presidential election.​ While she admitted that his brother said the company's executives "are our enemies," the senator asserted she is very "open minded" on the...
Senator Grace Poe on Monday said the non-expiration of legislative franchises with pending renewal application with Congress will help avert job losses that could push more Filipinos further into financial concern. Poe, who was one of the 21 senators who voted yes on the third and final reading...
