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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
SC stops construction of Torre de Manila
3rd UPDATE The temporary restraining order takes effect immediately Oral arguments on the case starts on June 30
DMCI: Only SC can stop Torre de Manila
The developer of the controversial condominium dubbed as the national photobomb says the project will continue unless the court halts it
Heritage advocates hail Torre de Manila suspension order
Calling the Torre de Manila a papal eyesore the Knights of Rizal Senator Pia Cayetano and cultural activist Carlos Celdran welcome the NCCA s suspension order
Rizal Monument joins list of world's endangered heritage sites
The shrine is now just as endangered as Machu Picchu of Peru El Camino de Santiago Compostela of Spain and the Dampier Archipelago of Australia
Pia Cayetano to bring Torre de Manila issue to int'l body
The senator will present before the International Council on Monuments and Shrines a resolution against the condominium that has ruined the sightline of the Philippines shrine for its national hero
Pia Cayetano to DMCI: Don’t insult Filipinos
The senator derides DMCI Homes for asking Filipinos dignitaries and tourists to adjust to Torre de Manila to get an unobstructed view of the Rizal Shrine
Torre de Manila 'selfie challenge' posed to DMCI
Cultural activist Carlos Celdran issues the challenge after the developer alleged that images of Torre de Manila ruining the view of Rizal Monument were photoshopped
SC asked to order Torre de Manila demolition
The Knights of Rizal says the tower s zoning violations and affront to the Rizal Monument are enough reasons to stop construction
Pia Cayetano eyes charges vs DMCI over Torre de Manila
The senator also plans to recommend a bigger budget for national cultural and historical agencies to improve enforcement of heritage laws
Pia Cayetano grills DMCI on 'good faith' in Torre de Manila
The senator is also open to recommending the demolition of Torre de Manila which is already around 19 floors into construction
Pia Cayetano to look into Torre de Manila violations
Though the DMCI Homes tower is already 17 floors high the senator says someone still has to answer for approving its construction if it violated laws
Manila OKs Torre de Manila construction
Despite flagrant violation of zoning laws the city zoning board grants the controversial condo an exemption
Manila city council suspends Torre de Manila construction
The temporary suspension allows for a roundtable discussion between DMCI Homes and stakeholders says a Manila councilor
