Gaisano plans more stores, distribution hub after IPO

Inquirer, Marites Villamor Ilano 10/11/2015

The Gaisano-led Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. plans to open at least seven new stores in the Visayas by the end of next year, establish a logistics hub and acquire more existing retail stores using the proceeds…

Joker Arroyo passes away at 88

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Inquirer 10/08/2015

Sen. Joker Arroyo, 88,  passed away, his close friends and colleagues in the  Senate confirmed yesterday. He died in the United States but the cause and circumstances were not immediately clear as family members were not ready…

Palace declares Sept. 25 as holiday

Inquirer 09/16/2015

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III has declared September 25 (Friday), which marks the Muslim holiday Eidul Adha, as a regular holiday. “The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) recommends that the observance of Eid’l Adha in the Philippines…

Comelec eyes biometrics to replace indelible ink

Inquirer 07/13/2015

If the Commission on Elections (Comelec) had its way, indelible ink would be gone in the 2016 elections, replaced by stringent biometric checks. Comelec Commissioner Christian Robert Lim said the Comelec had been looking forward to test…

Foreigner with MERS now virus-free

Inquirer 07/11/2015

The foreign national who earlier tested positive of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) is now free of the virus, according to the Department of Health. Dr. Lyndon Lee Suy, DOH spokesperson, in a press briefing,…

Hernando Iriberri is new AFP chief

Inquirer 07/10/2015

Lieutenant General Hernando Iriberri assumed office as the 46th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday. Iriberri replaced outgoing AFP chief Gen. Gregorio Catapang who will reach the retirement age of 65…

‘Egay’ lashes Luzon, shuts down Metro Manila

Inquirer 07/07/2015

All ships were ordered to remain in harbor and some flights were canceled in northern Luzon, while schools were closed in Metro Manila on Monday due to flooding and landslides from Tropical Storm “Egay,” disaster officials said.…

Tropical Storm ‘Falcon’ hot on heels of ‘Egay’

Inquirer 07/07/2015

Two overlapping storms will bring more rains and likely floods over many parts of Luzon this week, the state weather bureau warned. Six provinces in northern Luzon will continue to experience rains with gusty winds brought by…

Foreigner in PH tests positive for MERS

Inquirer 07/06/2015

A 36-year-old foreigner tested positive for the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), the Department of Health said on Monday. READ: Foreigner is 2nd MERS case in PH In a press conference, Health Secretary Janette Garin said…

Billionaire’s son dies in chopper crash

Inquirer 07/06/2015

BATANGAS CITY—The billionaire owner of the Victoria Court chain of motels in Metro Manila, Archimedes “Archie” Rosario King, was killed on Sunday when a helicopter carrying him and six others crashed in bad weather near Mount Maculot…

‘Egay’ moves closer to Northern Luzon

Inquirer 07/03/2015

Tropical storm “Egay” (international name: Linga) maintained its strength as it moved closer to Northern Luzon midday Friday, the state weather bureau said. Public storm warning Signal No. 1 was raised in Isabela, Cagayan, including Calayan and…

Makati gov’t shuts down

Inquirer 07/01/2015

  Manila — The entire Makati City Hall shut down its operations yesterday as the second suspension order on Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay was served and posted at the entrance of the City Hall Building by…

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