I threw a major tantrum over the non-functioning automatic RFID scanners on the NAIA-X and SLEX. Each car had to stop, present the card and have it checked manually, resulting in long lines. In one week (Sept. 16-21), out of the 10 times I used the expressway (five times each way to and from work) only thrice did the scanners work - twice at the NAIA-X Tramo entry and once only once at the NAIA-X/SLEX toll gates. The convenience of the expressway (and it is convenient for sure) was negated by the inefficiency at the toll gates - I spent more time queuing up at the toll gates than traversing the expressway.
I made sumbong to everyone who would listen (and even some who didn't care to)-my nephew who works with a company in the SMC group (he patiently indulged his tita going ballistic over Sunday dinner), my co-editors at our daily editorial meeting (our Business editor commiserated with me enough to say she would get someone in SMC to call me, but that person never did, as Iris probably told her how livid I was).
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Coron, Siargao airports up next for PPP
The government has started evaluating the offers made by the Udenna and Gokongwei groups to operate the airports in Coron and Siargao, respectively, signaling that more gateways will be transferred to private hands under the Marcos administration.
10 firms gearing up for IPOs next year
Some 10 companies are seen undertaking their initial public offerings (IPO) next year on the back of better market conditions, BDO Capital & Investment Corp.president Eduardo Francisco said.
'Power crisis looms without balanced energy mix”
The country needs a balanced approach toward energy transition, as overdependence on a single power source could lead to a dire energy crisis, according to Aboitiz Power Corp.
Slower-than-expected Sept inflation buoys stocks
The stock market soared to a new high in more than two years as the country's inflation dropped to over four-year low in September.
Inflation slows to 1.9% in Sept
Inflation eased further in September to its lowest level in more than four years, driven by the slower increase in food prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
CONVERGE FORCES GAME 5
Fired up by its 114-112 steal in Game 3, Converge sprang another ambush on mighty San Miguel Beer.
Gov't eyes $25-B investment to boost energy sector
The country aims to unlock up to $25 billion in investments from a coalition of global investors as the government rallies to secure the entire funding to power the energy sector.
Arellano stuns CSB, boosts hopes
Arellano University added another big fish to its growing NCAA Season 100 catch after it shocked leader St.
Phl Xls set friendlies
The Philippine men's and women's football teams are gearing up for testy battles overseas as part of their respective preparations for major competitions down the road.
Regional bets dominate PGT match play
Regional players turned in commanding performances in the ICTSI Junior PGT National Match Play Finals, capturing six of the eight titles disputed at The Country Club here on Friday.
