Clark Water posts 20% income hike

 Economy
Apr 232013
 
Clark Water posts 20% income hike

MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water Co. Inc subsidiary Clark Water Corporation posted a 20 percent increase in its net income in 2012 on higher billed volume. Clark Water is the water and wastewater operator of Clark Freeport and the Clark Special Economic Zone. The company reported a net income of P85.9 million in 2012 from P71.4 million in 2011. The firm said its revenues grew 14 percent year-on-year, while its operating expenses were slightly reduced. As of the end of 2012, the company has 2,000 service connections, most of which are for commercial and industrial locators.  “We intensified our key accounts management program last year. By focusing on further increasing our commercial and industrial customer base, we were able to expand our business and in turn support the locators in the metropolis by supplying them with water and wastewater services,” said Jess Laigo, general manager and chief operating officer of Clark Water. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 The company undertook in 2012 the installation of a new treatment plant, new distribution lines, and the construction of an additional deep well to address the increasing demand from its commercial accounts. This enabled the company to triple its water supply capacity to 35 million liters of water per day Clark Water also completed the repair of a major leak in mid-2012 which lowered the level of its system losses to 12 percent by the end of 2012. Clark Water was formed in partnership with Clark Development Corporation, the Read More …

Bianca Gonzalez, boyfriend ‘planning future’

 Entertainment
Apr 182013
 

TV host Bianca Gonzalez denied that she and her boyfriend, cager JC Intal, are planning to marry this year, but said they have discussed “plans about the future.” Asked when she intends to settle down with the Barako Bull player, the 30-year-old “Umagang Kay Ganda” host said she hopes to see whether Intal is “the […]

U.S. ‘touched’ by PHL decision to stand by its side

 Entertainment
Apr 182013
 

MANILA, Apr 17 (Mabuhay) – Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Manila Brian Goldbeck on Wednesday expressed his country’s appreciation of the Philippine commitment to stand-by with America should tensions with North Korea rise further. “Now we know it’s a two way street. As (DFA) Secretary (Albert) Del Rosario has stated at […]

Kiram brother still in Sabah but on the move

 News
Apr 182013
 
Kiram brother still in Sabah but on the move

The brother of Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III is still alive and in Sabah but is on the move, the sultan’s daughter claimed Thursday. Princess Jacel Kiram said Raja Muda Agbimuddin Kiram is “safe” but is constantly mobile for his safety, radio dzBB’s Rowena Salvacion reported. Agbimuddin had led an armed group to Sabah last February and engaged Malaysian security forces in a three-week standoff that ended in deadly clashes last March 1 and 2. The deadly clashes prompted Malaysian forces to mount offensives against Kiram’s followers. Princess Jacel also claimed as many as 400 supporters of Kiram had gone to Sabah. On the other hand, Princess Jacel said they will likely wait for the next administration to pursue a peaceful resolution to the Sabah row. Malaysia ups tourism pitch Meanwhile, Malaysia is intensifying its tourism pitch to improve perceptions about Lahad Datu, Malaysia’s The Star Online reported. Tourism Malaysia deputy director-general Datuk Azizan Noordin said this should allay fears of prospective visitors. “We are also working with the various embassies and high commissions hoping that they will drop their advisories against travel to these areas. The situation in the areas is currently under control, and is not expected to deteriorate,” he said. — LBG, GMA News

President Aquino to attend 22nd ASEAN Summit from April 24 to 25 in Brunei Darussalam

 Entertainment
Apr 182013
 

MANILA, Apr 17 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III will join his counterparts at the 22nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit that will be held in Brunei Darussalam from April 24 to 25, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Wednesday. In a briefing in Malacanang, DFA Spokesperson Raul Hernandez said […]

PAGASA: Rain over parts of Mindanao, 36-degree Celsius likely over NCR

 News
Apr 182013
 
PAGASA: Rain over parts of Mindanao, 36-degree Celsius likely over NCR

Satellite Image as of 7:30 a.m., 17 April 2013. | Weather Central Rain caused by the trough of a low-pressure area may fall over parts of Mindanao on Friday, while Metro Manila braces for another hot day with temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius, state weather forecasters said. PAGASA forecaster Chris Perez said there is no sign of any weather disturbance or potential cyclone that may enter the Philippines in the next 24 hours. “Sa Metro Manila at natitirang bahagi ng ating bansa, mainit at maalinsangan na panahon pa rin aasahan natin,” Perez said in an interview on dzBB radio. He said the forecast temperature for Metro Manila for Friday is between 24 and 36 degrees Celsius. PAGASA’s extended weather outlook indicated a maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius for Metro Manila also on Saturday. Tuguegarao, Angeles and Olongapo Cities may have a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Friday outlook PAGASA’s 5 a.m. bulletin said the trough of a low-pressure area is affecting southern Mindanao while the ridge of a high-pressure area is extending across Luzon. “Davao region, ARMM, SOCCSKSARGEN and the provinces of Agusan and Surigao del Sur will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rain showers and thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will be partly cloudy with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms,” it said. It added light to moderate winds from the east to southeast will prevail over Luzon and Visayas and coming from the east over Mindanao. The coastal waters Read More …

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