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Framing the role of Tidcorp in desocializing losses in PPPs
How can risks attending a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement be mitigated? How can the general public be shielded from the harmful effects of a failed PPP project? How can the Trade and Investment Development Corp. of the Philippines (Tidcorp) help de-socialize losses and risks?
‘Universally Chic Kit’ and a gorgeous tan
Liz Lanuzo, one of my beauty blogger friends, is someone who I really admire. She’s a blogger, marketing and PR consultant, and beauty/imaging coach. Liz is not even 30 years old, but she continues to amaze me. Plus, she is a genuine and helpful person. Trivia: I paid P2,000 to attend one of her makeup workshops, after which I learned how to apply eye makeup properly. I’m not rich so P2,000 is a significant amount of money for me. The fact I paid that amount means I trust Liz.
IP owners to get access to shipping documents
The country’s fight against violators of intellectual-property rights (IPR) will begin right at the ports of entry soon.
Another round of incentives for solar-, wind-power projects
THE National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) on Friday submitted a recommendation to the Department of Energy (DOE) to implement another round of feed-in tariff (FiT) incentives to developers of solar- and wind-power projects.
President inaugurates Bicol’s first 4-lane bridge
LEGAZPI CITY—President Aquino inaugurated the first Bicol four-lane bridge here four days before the May 9 elections.
Mining company paves 22-km road network for Didipio mine up north
SANTIAGO CITY—The 22-kilometer service-road network developed by Australian mining firm OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. to and from its mine site in Didipio, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, through Cabarroguis, Quirino, is undergoing pavement construction, with sharp curves and slopes given top priority.
China has reclaimed 3,200 acres in South China Sea disputed area
WASHINGTON—China has reclaimed more than 3,200 acres of land in the southeastern South China Sea. But the country’s focus has shifted to developing and weaponizing those man-made islands so it will have greater control over the maritime region without resorting to armed conflict, according to a new Pentagon report.
Comelec: IP voting in 2 Mindoro provinces successful
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday said the pilot indigenous peoples (IP) voting conducted in Oriental and Occidental Mindoro during the May 9 polls was successful.
Guimaras: There’s more to its world-famous mango than meets the eye
WHEN traveling to more popular local destinations has become commonplace to you and you want to discover a place less traveled, the island province of Guimaras should be a top-of-mind choice.
Blissful summer days at City Garden Grand Hotel
THOSE looking for a perfect getaway these hot summer days yet dread the long trip from the city and, even worse, punctuated by heavy traffic along the road, need not look far. City Garden Grand Hotel, an emerging hotel of choice by business and leisure travelers, especially expats, promises guests a rewarding and unforgettable stay with its room promo valid April to May this year.
The ‘Z’ place Aeta
TO the fans of the legendary Zorro, the letter “Z” stands for the mark of the masked hero-vigilante who defied the oppressive authorities in the Hispanic American states in the late 1800s.
Days of solitude in Amorita
EVEN if you haven’t been to the province of Bohol, it’s easy to distinguish the wonderful place with its famous destinations. There is no other place where you can witness perfectly formed mountains marvelously scattered in the plains, known as the magical Chocolate Hills.
Duterte wants Tetangco back on economic team
THE Duterte administration will keep a hands-off policy on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), agreeing with its leadership’s current monetary stance.
Farm output fell 4.53% in Q1 mainly due to El Niño
THE prolonged dry spell, coupled with the damage caused by typhoons Lando and Nona, resulted in a 4.53-percent decrease in the country’s agricultural output in the first three months of the year, the latest report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Sobrepeña raring to fix MRT in next administration
The owner of the most congested railway line in Metro Manila is willing to shell out P37.27 billion to fix, improve and modernize the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3) and, finally, put an end to the chronic problems of the train system.
China, US vie for supporters before South China Sea ruling
China and the US are pulling out all the stops before a court ruling on China’s territorial claim to a large part of the South China Sea, with a flurry of diplomatic and military activity across Southeast Asia in recent weeks.
PHL, France bolster mutual defense agreement
FRANCE and the Philippines have bolstered their defense cooperation by signing an agreement where they agreed to commonly work on areas and issues involving defense and security.
BSP needs to act as anchor during transition period
Central Bank Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. has emerged as a pillar of stability for investors grappling with a brash incoming president who has little economic-policy experience.
Duterte to adopt viable policies of Aquino to ensure continuity
DAVAO CITY—President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte has formed a group to review the policies implemented by the Aquino administration, and to adopt viable programs that are beneficial to the country to ensure continuity of good governance.
Megaworld income rose 12% to P2.63 billion in January to March
MEGAWORLD Corp., the property-development firm of businessman Andrew L. Tan, said its income grew 12 percent to P2.63 billion, from P2.35 billion last year, as revenues rose to an all-time high.
Great Expectations, the Philippine version: A ‘wish list’ for the Duterte administration
By VG Cabuag, David Cagahastian, Bianca Cuaresma, Mary Grace Padin, Jovee dela Cruz, Lenie Lectura, Jonathan Mayuga, Recto Mercene, Cai Ordinario, Catherine Pillas & Joel R. San Juan
BSP can tap HLURB in monitoring shadow banking–Justice Chief
THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has given the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) the go-signal to compel subdivision and condominium developers to regularly submit information on their financial condition and other reports about projects to prevent fraudulent manipulation and shadow-banking abuses.
Government wants accurate data on causes of death
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Health (DOH) are undertaking a project with a foreign foundation to gather more accurate data on the causes of death among Filipinos.
Stocks with Mindanao connection seen to become big winners
Investors are betting one of the biggest winners from the post-election markets rally in the Philippines will be an island. They may have a long time to wait.