ORGANIC-farming advocates are looking into the commercial viability of large-scale production of organic fertilizer in an attempt to carve a niche in the global market.They are eyeing Metro Manila, the biggest producer of kitchen waste and other biodegradable materials, as a major supplier of raw material.Turning biodegradable waste into organic fertilizer with the help of [...]
The Manila electric Co. and Cainta town have agreed to eradicate power pilferage in a campaign that also seeks to stamp out electricity-related accidents.Mayor Ramon Ilagan signed an agreement with Merlaco chairman Manuel Lopez and chief operating officer Jose de Jesus at the New Cainta Business Center.“The most common causes of fire incidents are electrical [...]
Marikina-Infanta Road seen to speed interchange between Metro Manila and Quezon Province
Laguna (20 February) — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered in 2006 the construction of the P821.40 million, 109.30 kilometer Marikina-Infanta Road System that would connect the provinces of Quezon and Rizal to Metro Manila in order to spur further economic growth.
During the groundbreaking of the [...]
Experience the grandeur of a 8 hectare land resort which you will cherish for its relaxing and unique ambiance. Loreland Farm Resort offers an ideal accommodations for business, leisure and family in breathtaking location amidst the rolling hills and green landscapes of Antipolo City. It is the best location for meetings, events reunions and weddings [...]
The AVILON MONTALBAN ZOOLOGICAL PARK is the largest zoological park in the Philippines to date. Nestled in the picturesque valley of Barrio San Isidro, Rodriguez (formerly Montalban),Rizal, Philippines, the 7.5-hectare land area of the Zoo was once raw rice land.
AVILON had its un seeming beginnings when [...]
Located in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains, Pranjetto Hills provides a beautiful venue be it for a short weekend stay for the family, corporate planning, or your dream garden wedding.
Pranjeto Hills boasts of a beautiful olympic-size swimming pool, detached air-conditioned cottages with room for the whole family, children’s playground, various recreational facilities, [...]
MONTALBAN METHANE Corp. (MMPC), owner of the first methane plant in the country, has received a certificate of compliance from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), which will allow it to operate commercially.In a statement, the ERC announced that it had awarded the certificate to MMPC on Feb. 9 for its nine energy-generating sets with a [...]
The Rizal Provincial Capitol is unveiling next month its new building in Antipolo City after holding out for 37 years in Pasig City which has become a component of Metro Manila along with 16 localities that make up much of the national capital region.
Gov. Casimiro Ynares III welcomes the move to higher ground with its [...]
THE ENVIRONMENT department has ordered the municipal government of Rodriguez in the province of Rizal to stop the construction and operation of an open dumpsite in barangays San Jose and Macabud.
In a cease and desist order dated Jan. 16, the regional office of the Environment department ordered Rodriguez Mayor Pedro F. Cuerpo to “implement mitigating [...]
MANILA, Philippines — The so-called thanksgiving caravan of former President Joseph Estrada does not seem to lose steam despite the recent death of his mother, Mrs. Mary Ejercito.
Mr. Estrada and his allies are expected to go around Antipolo during a motorcade this afternoon. A stage would be constructed at the plaza where the former President [...]
