THE Iloilo Provincial Government is upgrading its preparation and response during disasters. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. called a meeting with the department heads of the concerned offices such as the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), Provincial Health Office (PHO), Provincial Engineer’s Office (PE...
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THE Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) was recognized in the Peso Medium-Term Bond Category of the Best Managed Funds of the Year Awards by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society of the Philippines. Metrobank bested almost 90 funds from 16 competing investment houses and trust institutions that joined the search. The bank was commended for its Metro Max-3 Bond Fund, a peso-...
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MASS housing developer 8990 Holdings, Inc. expects to generate P3 billion in recurring revenue from its venture into the luxury hotel business. In a statement issued Wednesday, the listed property developer said it has 10 new hotels and resorts in the pipeline until 2023. The projects will be undertaken by its newest subsidiary, 8990 Leisure and Resorts. The newly formed unit’s first d...
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THE P400-million seven-story multi-purpose Legislative Parking Building will have a foot bridge connected to city hall for easy access to clients. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said the project’s funding is included in the supplemental budget with approval of the city council. He wants to fast-track construction works set to start by yearend. The two floors will host the cit...
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THE Iloilo Provincial Development Council (PDC) passed a resolution endorsing the Panay-Guimaras-Negros bridge to the National Government for funding and implementation. The resolution was approved during the PDC meeting presided by Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. on September 23 at Casa Real de Iloilo. Provincial Planning and Development Office head Mario Nillos said the resolution of endorsem...
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SINCE the controversial six-month closure of Boracay Island in 2018, the National Government has been strict on the opening of hotels, as it imposed environmental conservation to the highest standard. Fortunately for the Boracay Newcoast, it has been able to open the second of its three homegrown hotel brands in its sprawling 150-hectare property, the Belmont Hotel. The first hotel, Savoy, w...
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