Category Archives: Infrastructure

Roxas approves P2b for new Bicol airport

DARAGA — Transportation Secretary Mar Roxas will help complete the Southern Luzon International Airport for a 2014 opening with his approval of an additional P2 billion budget, an official said. Albay Governor Joey Salceda said the fund came from last … Continue reading

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By: Riza T. Olchondra Philippine Daily Inquirer 1:54 am | Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 It may take P17 billion worth of road and related projects to fully prop up the country’s tourism industry, according to a proposal from the Department … Continue reading

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Banking in Sorsogon City – UCPB

As far as I can remember, UCPB is one of the oldest banks in Sorsogon City, together with PNB, and DBP. It’s located, and hasn’t moved since my childhood days, on the corner of Rizal and Magsaysay Streets. On its … Continue reading

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San Miguel gets nod to supply power to Sorsogon

Posted on March 16, 2012 05:54:25 PM THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a power supply deal between San Miguel Energy Corp. and Sorsogon Electric Cooperative, Inc. II (Soreco II). Under the agreement, San Miguel Energy will provide Soreco … Continue reading

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700-MW of wind projects get nod

by Alena Mae S. Flores The Energy Department approved over 700 megawatts of wind projects last year, boosting the country’s efforts toward energy independence, government data showed over the weekend. The department cleared the application of CoastalPower Development Corp.’s Prieto-Diaz … Continue reading

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Sorsogon gearing for economic high this 2012

By Irma A. Guhit Monday 6th of February 2012 SORSOGON CITY, Feb. 6 (PIA) — There’s a fresh wind blowing across Sorsogon, and it is envigorating everyone. There are new changes and improvements in the landscape that have been observed … Continue reading

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Doppler radars using new tech ready by March

By: Fernan Gianan Inquirer Southern Luzon VIRAC, Catanduanes—The first of three Doppler radars being built in RADAR DOME. Weathermen familiarize themselves with the Doppler radar’s antenna under the guidance of Japanese technicians. FERNAN GIANAN/INQUIRER SOUTHERN LUZON the Philippines using new … Continue reading

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BacMan geothermal plant seen running by Sept.

Posted on January 29, 2012 10:18:46 PM ENERGY DEVELOPMENT Corp. (EDC) expects to complete rehabilitation work on its Bacon-Manito (BacMan) geothermal power plant by September, more than a year later than planned, an official said last week. “For BacMan, the … Continue reading

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What is Bagatao before the 20th Century

Sorsogon City’s note – Based on my interest on history, I knew that Magallanes was a frontrunner in terms of Galleon construction during the Spanish occupation. Information can be read or obtained easily from the net. However, drilling it down … Continue reading

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MASBATE IN THE GALLEON TIMES (Part 3 of 3)

Article is reposted from Tagba, The Harvest Continues. It’s the official academic research journal of Aquinas University of Legazpi. Sorsogon City, considering the focus is about Masbate, includes this on the list of articles due to its mention of the … Continue reading

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