Alsons nearly triples profit; cancels ethanol project

Alsons nearly triples profit; cancels ethanol project PROFITS OF listed holding firm Alsons Consolidated Resources, Inc. almost tripled to P278 million last year, surpassing the companys projection. Read more on BusinessWorld Online Related Articles: UPDATE ON ILIGAN CITY AFTER TYPHOON SENDONG A Filipino...

Shamefully rich clan has 35 houses, fleet of wheels

Shamefully rich clan has 35 houses, fleet of wheels MAURA Montano doesn’t live in General Santos City anymore, not after the family breadwinner, Montano’s daughter Marife or ‘Neneng,’ who worked at radio station DXCP and Saksi Balita, was killed along with 57 others in Ampatuan, Maguindanao last...

Philippine rebels attack military outpost

Philippine rebels attack military outpost Around 50 communist guerrillas overran a military post manned by pro-government militiamen in the southern Philippines, killing one of them and wounding two others, the army said on Saturday. Read more on AFP via Yahoo! Singapore News Related Articles: UPDATE ON...

Droughts bring severe damage to some Asian countries

Droughts bring severe damage to some Asian countries HONG KONG: Severe droughts are hitting some east and southeast Asian countries, causing damages to crops, drop of water level of rivers and reservoirs and economic losses. Read more on New Straits Times Related Articles: UPDATE ON ILIGAN CITY AFTER...

Philippine San Mig eyes airport, bullet train deals

Philippine San Mig eyes airport, bullet train deals MANILA, March 26 (Reuters) – Philippine conglomerate San Miguel Corp said on Friday it is looking at investing in an airport terminal and a bullet train to further expand its business interests to speed up future growth. Read more on Reuters via...