Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has announced plans to upgrade the Putatan Water Treatment Plants (WTP) 1 and 2 in Muntinlupa City to address the worsening water condition in Laguna Lake. With an allocated budget of P1.14 billion, Maynilad said in a statement on Thursday, Oct. 19, that it aims to...
The Villar Group reported that its dedication to good corporate governance has earned recognition and awards from the esteemed Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD). In a statement, the group said its listed companies, including Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. (Vista Land), AllDay Marts,...
East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. has expanded its customer reach to 7.6 million. In a statement on Thursday, October 19, the water utility company said it achieved a total of one million connections in service expansion over the past 26 years. As of July 23, Manila Water was able to...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the shelf registration of bonds and preferred shares by Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. and San Miguel Corporation (SMC), respectively, with a total value of P100 billion. In its Oct. 17 meeting, the Commission En Banc resolved to render...
Senator Cynthia Villar told the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday, Oct. 18 to make a firm decision on the relocation of the residents of Sitio Kapihan where the Socorro Bayanihan Service Inc. (SBSI), or the Socorro "cult" was based. Sen. Cynthia Villar....
The first trial for the copyright infringement and unfair competition case filed by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, known as TVJ, and Jeny Ferre against the Television and Production Exponents Inc. (TAPE) and GMA Network will start on Monday, Oct. 23. TVJ and Ferre filed the case last...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said government agencies and private organizations are working together to restore governance among the members of Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc., aiming to provide assistance to children who were denied their education...
After conducting an ocular inspection and personally speaking with residents, Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa said on Monday, Oct. 16 that he is prepared to call the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) a cult. (SENATE Prib photo) "Talagang lumalabas na kulto ito (It really shows that this is a...
Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. has set a high standard for safety excellence in the energy industry. The subsidiary of Enrique Razon’s Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. hit a milestone for its “Goal Zero” in over 22 years at the Malampaya Onshore Gas Plant (MOGP). Goal Zero is an act...
Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc. (TUGS), a publicly-listed tugboat and salvaging firm, has entered into a partnership with Kaibuok Shipyard (M) Sdn. Bhd. of Malaysia to venture into shipbuilding and repairs. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), TUGS said the Securities and...
Metro Manila’s two water concessionaires Maynilad Water Services, Inc. and Manila Water Co. announced a week-long maintenance starting Monday, Oct. 16. Parts of Caloocan, Makati, Mandaluyong, Navotas, Quezon City, Rizal, and San Juan will expect little to no water during the late evenings and...
BARANGAY SERING, Socorro, Surigao del Norte (PNA) – Members remain faithful to Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) and to their leaders despite recent controversies exposed in a Senate hearing. SEN. Ronald dela Rosa, under heavy security, visits Sitio Kapihan in Socorro, Surigao del Norte,...