Yearly Archives: 2017
Erap’s solar city project to start soon
By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent
The multi-billion Solar City project, a new commercial and business district to rise in Manila Bay, is among the three major infrastructure projects former President and Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada would have completed under his administration.
The state-of-the-art green urban center in Manila Bay will provide thousands of jobs especially in Manila, and generate additional revenues for the city government through taxes....
Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto bill urges LGBT help desk in police stations
By Corina Oliquino | FilAm Star Correspondent
Manila, Philippines – In a recent bid to empower the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community in the Philippines, the House of Representatives via the House committee on public order and safety recently approved a measure seeking the establishment of help desks in all police stations nationwide.
House Bill 2952 was authored by Batangas Representative Vilma Santos-Recto approved by House committee on public or...
Influx of China investments to make PH economy progressive in 2017, says Duterte
By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent
Because the Philippines turned to China at the expense of longtime ally U.S., President Duterte said he expects a heavy inflow of Chinese investors and businessmen to come to the country to make 2017 a banner year for the Philippine economy.
Asked by newsmen about his economic outlook for 2017, Duterte said he is upbeat about the Philippine economy with the expected entry of Chinese investors which, in turn, will also help boo...