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Meralco: Delay could push up power rates
THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said on Monday it would follow the temporary restraining order (TRO) extension issued by the Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) that suspends its 1,000-megawatt (MW) power supply biddings but warned that electricity rates could go up as a result of the delay.
Sandiganbayan: Ex-general must pay P407M fine
THE Sandiganbayan has ordered the issuance of writs of execution in the plunder and money laundering charges against retired Maj. Gen. Carlos F. Garcia, former comptroller of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), for the collection of fines totaling P407.8 million.
Baste dared to charge Davao region cop chief
MANILA, Philippines — Davao region police director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III yesterday dared Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte to file perjury charges against him if the mayor could show proof that he lied.
Dunkin Donuts franchise ordered to pay P64M in tax deficiencies
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Tax Appeals has ordered Golden Donuts Inc., the company that operates Dunkin' Donuts in the Philippines, to pay more than P64 million in unpaid taxes.
Supreme Court asked to rule how Congress should vote for Cha-Cha
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla, chair of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes, on Monday filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to settle how the Senate and the House of Representatives should vote on the amendments to the 1987 Constitution.
TRO issued: Taguig court halts Meralco's contract auctions
MANILA, Philippines — A Taguig court on Friday extended the temporary restraining order against electricity concessionaire Manila Electric Co.'s (Meralco) scheduled auction of contracts to supply 1,000 megawatts of additional power.
Press Release - Sen. Robin Files Petition with Supreme Court on Key Constitutional Issue
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Monday petitioned the Supreme Court to resolve a key issue in the 1987 Constitution - whether both houses should vote jointly or separately in discussing amendments to the Charter.