The local government of Nasugbu in Batangas is seeking payment for alleged unpaid real property taxes it claims exceeding P1 billion from Roxas and Co. Inc.
Nickel Asia Corp., a listed mining firm, reported a sharp drop in first-quarter net income to P202 million from P970 million in the year-earlier period on account of a drop in nickel prices and continuing loss on its investments in two high-pressure acid leach plants.
New acquisitions and better-than-industry occupancy rate drove net income of AREIT Inc. in the first quarter 45 percent higher to P1.47 billion, excluding the net fair value change in investment properties.
The continued refusal by the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) to acknowledge and pay outstanding obligations to the water concession holder, Cagayan de Oro Water District) (COBI), finally compelled the utilities company to shut off the water mains, leaving hapless residents and business entities without the critical service.