Read more about the article Outages back in Davao as coal plant shuts down
MAINTENANCE. A unit of the circulating fluidized bed coal-fired plant of Aboitiz Power Corporation undergoes a 10-day maintenance shutdown. (Photo courtesy of Black & Veatch)

Outages back in Davao as coal plant shuts down

The Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light) advised its customers of a 10-day rotating power interruption which could last up to three hours due to a preventive maintenance shutdown of a coal-fired power plant.

Continue ReadingOutages back in Davao as coal plant shuts down

8 new compactor trucks for Davao City to lessen rental cost – Cenro official

The official of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office here announced on Thursday, February 11 that the first batch of compactor trucks for the city’s garbage has been delivered and is expected to lessen the cost of truck rentals of the city.

Continue Reading8 new compactor trucks for Davao City to lessen rental cost – Cenro official
Read more about the article India, Mexico seen as PH’s potential export markets
NEW MARKETS. The National Development Authority said India and Mexico can become the Philippines' new export markets as both countries experienced robust growth in a period where growth rates are down. In 2015, India's gross domestic product (GDP) was 7.5%, exceeding China's 6.9%. While Mexico's GDP rose by 2.5 beating a pessimist government forecast of 2.2% instead of 3.2%. (Wikipedia photos)

India, Mexico seen as PH’s potential export markets

The Philippines’ export sector can break into the new markets of India and Mexico as both countries have recorded a notable increase in demand for imported products amid a global economic slowdown.

Continue ReadingIndia, Mexico seen as PH’s potential export markets
Read more about the article PH exports drop by 3% in December 2015
EXPORTS DROP. Philippine foreign shipments dropped by 3% in December 2015 as six top export commodities reported a drop in sales in the same period, government data showed on Wednesday, February 10. (Wikipedia photo)

PH exports drop by 3% in December 2015

The Philippines reported a negative 3% growth in its total foreign shipments of manufactured goods in December 2015, a downtrend caused by a decrease in the performance of its six major commodities.

Continue ReadingPH exports drop by 3% in December 2015