Rappler's latest stories on DMCI
Duterte threatens Consunjis after comments on water concession agreements
President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to block permits for property developer DM Consunji to dig and construct after DMCI Holdings Inc chairman Isidro Consunji spoke out about the President's latest rant against water firms
Residents urge mayor to block coal plant in Palawan town
'I am not here to say 'yes' or 'no' to coal. What I'm trying to say is if it's advantageous for us, then I'll give it a go signal. But, if not, we'll stop it,' says Narra Mayor Gerandy Danao
Environmental groups urge gov't to block coal plant in Palawan
The Green Thumb Coalition calls for a shift to renewable energy in view of the current climate emergency
DMCI Mining expects rough 2019 due to lower inventory, nickel grade
The inventory of DMCI Mining Corporation is 'nearly depleted' and it will be shipping 'mostly lower grade nickel' this year
Ombudsman charges ex-Philippine Ports Authority officials with graft
The former officials are accused of anomalously granting permits to a port used by DMCI Mining Corporation
The simple life of David M. Consunji
To know David M Consunji was to know a simple truth: he concerned himself most with those who mattered to him
DMCI founder David Consunji dies
UPDATED David Consunji the Philippines 6th richest man established DMCI in 1954 and turned it into one of the top conglomerates in the country
Gatchalian hits 'shallow' NEA probe into Palawan blackouts
In response the National Electrification Administration says it will issue a show cause order to all electric cooperatives including Paleco on why they should not be sanctioned
Senate panel orders NEA to probe extended blackouts in Palawan
UPDATED Senator Sherwin Gatchalian gives the National Electrification Administration until Friday August 11 to finish its probe and submit findings to the energy committee
SC is new battleground for coal fight in the Philippines
The fight against coal fossil energy in the Philippines has mostly been staged in localized battlefronts including the island province of Palawan
Missed chance? Why SC allowed Torre de Manila to resume construction
Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza believes the High Court prematurely declared the regularity of Torre de Manila s building permits and missed an opportunity to value heritage conservation
DMCI Holdings still upbeat on 2017 despite mining uncertainty
The conglomerate s mining unit is cautiously optimistic as a new chief takes over the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Torre de Manila, Malacanang, Robredo | Evening wRap
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SC allows Torre de Manila construction to continue
3RD UPDATE The High Court says it found that there is no law that prohibits the construction of the challenged Torre de Manila
News Briefs: February 7, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Tuesday February 7
Real estate, water drag DMCI Holdings' net income
The suspension of DMCI Mining s two operating units also contribute to the group s sluggish earnings
After Rizal photobomb, DMCI 'obstructs' NAIA flight path – Ejercito
UPDATED The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines says the minimum descent altitude for airplanes was already increased specifically because of Cypress Towers
DMCI Power building new Palawan plant
As of June 2016 only 5 400 of the 7 263 households in the municipality of Aborlan where the plant will be built have electricity connections
DMCI Mining to lay off 400 workers as DENR stops expansion
The job cuts come after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources suspended the operations of DMCI Mining s companies in Palawan and Zambales
Duterte and Sereno, Lopez on Semirara, Arianna Huffington | 12PM wRap
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Lopez warns Semirara Mining: 'Get your act together'
The environment department directs the audit team to further assess project area and validate allegation of environmental impacts of the mining operation in Caluya Antique
DMCI completes P900M steel plant in Calaca, Batangas
It currently supplies the requirements of the DMCI group but the Consunjis plan to secure sales contracts with other firms
Rizal’s descendant holds protest against Torre de Manila
Isaac Reyes a descendant of the Rizal family calls the controversial Torre de Manila a national disgrace and supports the campaign for its demolition
Torre de Manila photobombs APEC leader's tribute in Luneta
The National Photobomber strikes again as Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto pays his respects at the Jose Rizal Monument in Luneta
Marina: DMCI boats for Yolanda victims 'not seaworthy'
The Maritime Industry Authority says about 500 boats worth P1 million from DMCI are not fit for fishing
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Order DMCI to demolish Torre de Manila, SolGen asks SC
The Solicitor General says DMCI should demolish Torre de Manila at its own expense for violating both local zoning laws and the Constitution
Construction magnate Consunji sells entire TPLEX stake to San Miguel
This allows San Miguel Corporation to gain full ownership of the Tarlac Pangasinan La Union Expressway TPLEX concessionaire
Aquino on Torre de Manila: Both parties' rights should be respected
President Benigno Aquino III says there is merit in the petition against the high rise building behind the Rizal Monument but the rights of DMCI should be protected too
TIMELINE: The Torre de Manila case
After 6 hearings the Supreme Court has wrapped up oral arguments on Torre de Manila Rappler looks back at the progression of the controversy from online petition to the high court
NHCP: Manila should enact laws to protect Rizal Monument
The NHCP says local governments are in the best position to impose building height restrictions and other rules that would protect historical landmarks
DOTC to start dry run of LRT2 Masinag extension traffic plan
The proposed traffic management plan of the transportation department is seen to ease expected heavy traffic in Marikina Cainta and Antipolo due to the LRT2 extension project
Carpio on Manila zoning laws: Applying for variance 'rule' instead of exception?
During the oral arguments on the controversial Torre de Manila SC justice Antonio Carpio says applying for a variance to get around the limits of Manila s zoning laws appears to be the rule rather than the exception
Sereno questions SolGen's authority to challenge historical commission
The Solicitor General has dropped as client the National Historical Commission of the Philippines which says its guidelines do not provide a legal standard for them to stop Torre de Manila
Pia Cayetano calls on Maris Diokno to quit over Torre issue
The senator says NHCP chair Maria Serena Diokno should resign if she cannot defend the Rizal Monument which heritage advocates say is under threat from the controversial Torre de Manila high rise building
Rule of law not followed in Torre de Manila permit – SC Justice Jardeleza
SC Justice Francis Jardeleza says 4 layers of protection were ignored when DMCI was granted a zoning permit for Torre de Manila even without a city council resolution at the time
SC justice questions Torre de Manila zoning permit
Associate Justice Marvic Leonen asks why DMCI started constructing Torre de Manila in 2012 when it was only granted variance to build beyond the allowed height 2 years after
Torre de Manila: No law protecting sightline of nat'l monuments
The DMCI counsel says Torre de Manila did not violate any heritage laws because of the merely recommendatory guidelines of the NHCP and the absence of a law specifically protecting the sightlines of monuments
NHCP hits SolGen for reversing position on Torre de Manila
But the National Historical Commission of the Philippines has itself flipflopped on the issue saying that since Torre de Manila cannot possibly obstruct the front view of the said National Monument
Torre de Manila: Clash of interpretation on heritage conservation
Should constitutional provisions on the conservation of heritage sites be interpreted to include protection of sightline? DMCI says no; SC Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza calls for a less restrictive interpretation
Osmeña on Poe, SC blasts Knights of Rizal, open school system | 12PM wRap
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SC can’t say if Rizal monument is ‘soul of PH' – SC justice
While grilling the counsel of petitioners against Torre de Manila SC Associate Justice Marvic Leonen says it would be tyrannical of the Court to establish the narrative of the nation
SC justices hit Torre de Manila petitioners for bypassing 'slow' courts
High Court Associate Justice Leonen tells petitioners It s unfair that you ask relief from the Supreme Court bypassing all our stated rules because your case is very very special
SC justice on Torre de Manila: Gov't guidelines have no legal weight
Justice Francis Jardeleza says the National Historical Commission of the Philippines guidelines on monuments were never published to have the effect of a law
July 21 oral arguments on Torre de Manila to proceed
The Supreme Court is hearing a case filed by the Knights of Rizal seeking to have a condominium demolished because it threatens the visual dominance of the Rizal Monument
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PH gov't opens bid for design of LRT2 West Extension
By 2019 LRT2 will run from Masinag in Antipolo City all the way to Pier 4 area in Manila City
NCCA to DMCI: P20M Torre de Manila lawsuit 'ridiculous'
The NCCA says the developer of the controversial high rise building did not stop construction when it issued a cease and desist order in January
PH vs China, Egay, Princess Charlotte | 6PM wRap
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San Miguel, DMCI, Megawide eye regional prison in Nueva Ecija
The winning bidder will finance design build and maintain the prison facility for 23 years
