Asia’s travel industry, struggling with weak demand because of the weak global economy, is bracing for the fallout from the swine flu. But industry analysts say Asia’s 2003 experience with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome may help the region recover quickly from a travel slump. Read the rest of this entry »
Asian tourism industry braces for flu fears
April 28, 2009
Gov’t-backed study says no fuel overprice
April 28, 2009
A group the government commissioned to look into allegations of overpriced fuel prices in the country absolved local oil firms yesterday of charges of collusion and profiteering on prices of oil products. Read the rest of this entry »
Taxis to start issuing receipts to passengers starting July
April 28, 2009
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said yesterday taxi drivers will start issuing receipts to their passengers starting July. Read the rest of this entry »
Hard rock is hard work–study
April 28, 2009
HELSINKI: While many dream to live like a rock star, a life spent playing to sell-out crowds and chasing that number one album can take a real toll on the body, a group of Finnish scientists have found. Read the rest of this entry »
War over water
April 28, 2009
There is more than enough water in the world to quench the thirst of mankind many times over. Yet, an Asia Society report released this April warns an emerging water crisis could trigger security problems in Asia. In other words, war could break out between provinces or regions in one country, or between Asian nations, over water. Read the rest of this entry »
Super bad timing: Higher power rates would add to layoffs
April 28, 2009
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recently allowed the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to raise its electricity rates by 25 centavos a kilowatt-hour (kWh). The increase under the company’s performance based regulation will be reflected in its May billing to its customers. Read the rest of this entry »
A constitutional convention after the 2010 elections
April 28, 2009
I HAVE said it before. If we are to change the 1987 Constitution, if we are to go through with it at all, the best option is through a constitutional convention. The Constituent Assembly is not an option because people don’t trust the politicians in Congress. Read the rest of this entry »
Manufacturing continues decline in Feb.
April 28, 2009
FACTORY output continued to contract for the fourth consecutive month in February as manufacturers in all major sectors cut capacity due to weak demand brought about by the global economic crisis. Read the rest of this entry »
European biz chamber bats for BPO, tourism
April 28, 2009
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said the Philippines should further develop five strategic sectors that could help the country strengthen its trade relations with the European Union (EU). Read the rest of this entry »
ADB says climate change could cut food staple output
April 28, 2009
THE Asian Development Bank warned that rice yield potential in the Philippines and other Asian countries are likely to decline by half due to the impact of climate change. Read the rest of this entry »
