Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said he is hopeful that the joint task force between the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) will addess the perennial problems hounding the country’s power sector. “I am confident that the task force would work to...
After more than two decades of deregulation in the power sector and countless collusion allegations at the spot market, it is finally coming to the senses of industry regulators to step up ‘police powers’ against anti-competitive behavior that could distort market dynamics in the private...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has given the greenlight for Fresh River Lakes Corporation, a subsidiary of the Lopez-controlled First Gen Corporation, to acquire Casecnan Hydroelectric Power Plant (CHEPP) The 165MW Casecnan hydroeletric power plant CHEPP is being sold by the...
The $1.8-billion acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI) by Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP) takes a further step towards completion after getting the green light from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC). In a disclosure to...
ILOILO CITY – Tribu Pan-ay of the Fort San Pedro National High School emerged as the grand champion in the Dinagyang Tribes Competition at the 2024 Dinagyang Festival in this city on Sunday, January 28. TRIBU Pan-ay of Fort San Pedro National High School topped the Dinagyang Tribes Competition of...
When we talk about Intramuros, it is hard not to include kalesas in the conversation. Riding one inside the historic spot is an experience, with its colorful designs and coachman providing stories and information to tourists. But in the past, kalesas had been put on the hot seat as animal welfare...
Despite the strong earthquake felt in Manila, the third ComMotion Film Festival (CMFF) of the Adamson University Communication Department was a success, with the comedy short film bagging 10 of the 18 awards on Tuesday, Dec. 5. CELEBRATING STUDENT FILMMAKING — Communication students from Adamson...
The Far Eastern University Cheering Squad found its way back on top of the UAAP Cheerdance Competition after dethroning the National University Pep Squad on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Competing before a lively 18,122 fans with a Super Mario video game theme, FEU...
It is an understatement to say that Filipinos are creative. We always find different ways to tell our stories—through the food we make, the colors we apply on the canvas, or the songs we sing. And as local creatives and artists put out our stories, they are also championing the culture and...
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI), a member of the Gokongwei Group, reported that its acquisition of Rose Pharmacy Inc. has been cleared by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC). Under a share purchase agreement dated Sept. 25, 2020, RRHI, through its subsidiary South Star Drug Inc.,...
A CULTURAL FEAST This year’s Tabu-an was held at SM City Iloilo Western Visayas has always offered myriad flavors that have left a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to try them. Dishes like chicken inasal, La Paz batchoy, pancit molo, and kadyos baboy langka (KBL) come to mind. Much of...
A CAPTIVATING PERFROMANCE From left, clockwise: soprano Nerissa de Juan, pianist Reynaldo Gendrano, violinist Theodore Tan, guitarist Adrik Cristobal, horn player Deiniel Sanchez, and violinist Cedric Uson Winners of the 2022 National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) captivated a full...
