The Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) which owns and supervises one of the largest agro-industrial and commercial estates in Metro Manila registered a net income of P244 million in 2007, posting an almost 500-percent increase from the P49 million realized in 2006.

Trademark registration at IP RP protected ‘Family’ brand

In a case decision, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IP Philippines) dismissed the petition for registration of the ‘Family’ trademark of Universal Canning, Inc. in favor of Pagoda Philippines, Inc. Pagoda, the appellee in the case, first registered the Family trademark on April 13, 1981 with subsequent registrations of the trademark and its other variations.

The Philippines aims to make the most of the economic slowdown in the US by capturing at least 10 percent of the world’s back office work within the next two years, industry leaders say.

By MARITES ESPARTERO

The Immaculate Conception Archdiocese School (ICAS) represented  Zamboanga City in the national finals of the 62nd National Students Basketball Championship scheduled in Cebu City from February 24 to March 1,2008.
Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) Director Councilor Roel Natividad represented Region 9 in the said event.

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned all resident foreign nationals of possible deportation if they fail to personally report in their office until Friday (Feb. 29) their presence in the country.

The country’s provincial governors cautioned Wednesday critics of the Arroyo administration to adhere strictly to the rule law as they reminded them that “Manila is not the Philippines.”

by Jemuel Mojica

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) here is reminding owners and/or operator of vehicles whose plate number is ending two (2) that the deadline for the renewal of registration will be today.

Congressman Erbie A. Fabian of District 2 yesterday expressed hope that the police would come up with an airtight case and secure the conviction of whoever are guilty in the operation of shabu laboratories in Zamboanga City.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast tracking the development of the Zamboanga West Coast road which will complete the circumferential road in Zamboanga peninsula.

by Jimmy Villaflores

Councilor Roel Natividad of District 2 has expressed disgust on the decision of Mayor Celso Lobregat in disallowing members of the city’s Tricycle Adjudication Board (TAB) to attend City Council’s committee hearing held last February 22.

Police Regional Office-9 chief Director Jaime Caringal has issued a memorandum suspending all permits to carry firearm outside of residence (PTCFOR), except those issued to members of the diplomatic corps, judges and prosecutors, and public treasurers carrying large sums of money.
Caringal cited threats to national security as the reason for the suspension of (PTCFOR).

The military on Wednesday absolved dozens of soldiers accused of murdering eight people in Sulu.

Mayor Celso Lobregat has challenged public school superintendents, administrators and principals in Western Mindanao to aim for quality education, a major strategy considered to bring about poverty alleviation.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region 9 headed by Sr. Supt. Gil P. Jacinto (MPSA), based in this city, is finalizing plans for the celebration of the 41st Fire Prevention Month in March.

by Allen Abastillas

Twenty-five motorcycle drivers  were apprehended by the Provincial Traffic Management Office in Lamitan City in two days of operation from February 27-28.
Lamitan City PTMO chief PO3 Wlifredo Ator disclosed that most of the drivers who were apprehended are minors.