60 New Prison Facilities to be Built in the Philippines

Jul 1, 2019

The President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, recently announced a PHP 3 billion (USD 58.1 million) investment for the construction of 60 new prison facilities, to address overcrowding in Philippine prisons. Since the launch of Duterte’s drug war, jails have...

7-Eleven Eyes Expansion Worth USD 69 Million

Jul 1, 2019

Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), the exclusive licensor of 7-Eleven in the Philippines, announced plans to spend PHP 3.5 billion (USD 69 million) primarily to roll out new stores and re-model existing outlets as part of the company’s long-term development plans....

Firm Pilots 200KW Floating Solar Power in Magat Dam in the Philippines

Jul 1, 2019

SN Aboitiz Power-Magat (SNAP-Magat) has started the pilot testing of its 200-kilowatt floating solar power, the first of its kind in the country, which the company hopes to expand to a commercial capacity after a 10-month testing period. SN Aboitiz Power is a joint...