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Electric bills to balloon on higher generation cost |
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Manila Times News
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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Meralco personnel inspect power lines on San Marcelino Street in Manila. On Tuesday, Meralco announced a hefty increase in power rates. PHOTO BY JESSIE c. LAURETA
Already saddled with erratic power supply, customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) would also have to bear a hefty spike in their electric bill because of a surge in the utility’s power cost. |
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Drought ravages famed Philippine rice terraces |
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Manila Times News
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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BATAD, PHILIPPINES : (FILES) In this file photo taken on April 2, 2007 shows visitors hiking along a trail in Batad village, a popular tourist spot and picturesque village surrounded by the world famous amphitheater-like rice terraces on surrrounding mountains. A worsening drought is exacting a terrible toll on the world-famous mountain rice terraces of the northern Philippines, local officials said on March 9, 2010. AFP PHOTO
MANILA, March 9, 2010 (AFP) - A worsening drought is exacting a terrible toll on the world-famous mountain rice terraces of the northern Philippines, local officials said Tuesday. A state of calamity was this week declared for the Banaue area that is home to many of the ancient stone-walled paddies and one of the Southeast Asian nation's most popular tourist destinations, the officials said.
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High Court’s decision retains Mendoza as Bulacan governor |
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Manila Times News
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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THE Supreme Court has saved the day for embattled Bulacan Gov. Joselito “Jon-jon” Mendoza following the decision of the Court en banc on Tuesday to issue a “status quo ante order” that effectively stopped the Comelec from implementing its assailed resolutions installing Roberto “Obet” Pagdanganan as Bulacan governor. |
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Right to peace and order ‘basic,’ not a privilege |
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Manila Times News
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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By Rommel C. Lontayao Reporter
Keeping peace and order in the country could gain tremendously from the government’s implementation of a total gun ban and the dismantling of so-called private armies, senatorial candidate Ramon “Monmon” Mitra 3rd told a roundtable with editors and reporters of The Manila Times on Tuesday. |
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January bank lending growth falls sharply |
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Business
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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BY LAILANY P. GOMEZ Reporter
BANK lending growth fell by half even as the Philippines’ money supply expanded at a slower pace in the first month of 2010. |
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IMI plans acquisition in 2nd half |
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Business
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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BY KRISTA ANGELA M. MONTEALEGRE Reporter
Ayala-led Integrated Microelectronics Inc. (IMI) said it is eyeing another acquisition this year to strengthen its presence in the global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market. |
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Roach wants Manny to retire after two fights |
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Sports
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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BY JUN MEDINA Special Correspondent
LOS ANGELES: If Manny Pacquiao’s renowned trainer Freddie Roach had his way, he wants his prized Filipino student to retire from boxing after two more fights. |
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PBA coaches demand fair officiating |
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Sports
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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BY JOSEF T. RAMOS Correspondent
WITH only two weeks left before the 35th Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Fiesta Conference begins, the coaches and team officials from various squads are looking for a fair officiating in the competitive import-laden conference. |
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