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In an interview, Ty said "we have been always looking for great opportunities in the power sector."


Ty said they may probably look at the assets based in the Visayas where one of its major investments in the power sector is located.


Ty said they may also consider to expand their investment in the province because of the looming power shortage in the area.


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                    [Title] => GMA takes time out at Boracay
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President Arroyo proved she likes the nightlife as much as the next Juan on a recent visit to Boracay.


Taking a breather from her demanding workload, Mrs. Arroyo took in the local nightspots and souvenir shops and even took a few swigs of — gasp! — light beer. 


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"Resort owners may see a significant decrease in the amount they spend for electricity as a result of a newly inaugurated power facility in the Aklan mainland," Akelco executive officer Erico Bucoy said.


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Senate President Franklin Drilon, who attended the ceremonial switch-on of the 7.5-megawatt Nabas power plant of Mirant Global, admitted that the Senate version of the VAT bill which carries the "no pass through provision" may need further review. 


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Metrobank may join bidding for Napocor’s generating assets

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | January 24, 2006 - 12:00am

The Metrobank Group of taipan George Ty is looking at the possibility of joining the bidding for some generating assets of the state-owned National Power Corp. (Napocor). In an interview, Ty said "we have been...

Business

GMA takes time out at Boracay

By Paolo Romero | April 16, 2005 - 12:00am

All work and no play makes for a dull GMA. President Arroyo proved she likes the nightlife as much as the next Juan on a recent visit to Boracay. Taking a breather from her demanding workload, Mrs. Arroyo took...

News Commentary

New facility to bring down Boracay power cost by Q3

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | April 16, 2005 - 12:00am

Boracay Island, Aklan – Electricity rates here are expected to decline significantly in the next quarter once Aklan Electric Cooperative (Akelco) starts sourcing power from the newly-constructed 7.5-megawatt...

Business

GMA switches on 7.5-MW power plant for Boracay

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | April 15, 2005 - 12:00am

Boracay Island, Aklan – President Arroyo led yesterday the ceremonial switch-on of the 7.5-megawatt (MW) clean-diesel facility in Nabas, Aklan that would help address the power shortage in Boracay, the country’s...

Business

No pass-on provision on VAT may lead to financial debacle — Drilon

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | April 15, 2005 - 12:00am

Boracay Island, Aklan – The congressional bicameral committee, which will start to tackle the final version of the expanded value-added tax (VAT), should carefully study the "no pass-on provision"...

Business

Mirant, Metrobank group to pour P1B in Visayas power projects

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | August 15, 2003 - 12:00am

ILOILO CITY – Mirant Global Corp. (MGC), a joint venture between Mirant Philippines and Global Business Holdings Inc. (GBHI) of the Metrobank group, will pour in some P1 billion worth of investments as part...

Business