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MORE Electric And Power Corporation
MORE Electric and Power Corporation, also known as MORE Power, is an electric power distribution company in the Philippines. It has been serving Iloilo City since 2019, following its controversial takeover of the private firm Panay Electric Company (PECO) as the city's sole power distributor. The name "MORE" is an acronym for Monte Oro Resources & Energy, Inc., a subsidiary of Prime Strategic Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Prime Metroline Holdings, Inc.) of billionaire Enrique Razon. History MORE Power was founded in 2018 under the parent company of Prime Strategic Holdings, Inc. of Enrique K. Razon. On February 14, 2019, it was granted a 25-year power distribution franchise in Iloilo City signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, after Panay Electric Company (PECO)'s 97-year-long service franchise in the city expired earlier on January 18, 2019. On July 30, 2022, MORE Power's proposed expanding its power distribution service in Iloilo province lapsed into law under Republic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Company
A public company is a company whose ownership is organized via shares of share capital, stock which are intended to be freely traded on a stock exchange or in over-the-counter (finance), over-the-counter markets. A public (publicly traded) company can be listed on a stock exchange (listing (finance), listed company), which facilitates the trade of shares, or not (unlisted public company). In some jurisdictions, public companies over a certain size must be listed on an exchange. In most cases, public companies are ''private'' enterprises in the ''private'' sector, and "public" emphasizes their reporting and trading on the public markets. Public companies are formed within the legal systems of particular states and so have associations and formal designations, which are distinct and separate in the polity in which they reside. In the United States, for example, a public company is usually a type of corporation, though a corporation need not be a public company. In the United Kin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anilao, Iloilo
Anilao, officially the Municipality of Anilao (, ), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,520 people. Geography Anilao is from Iloilo City. Barangays Anilao is politically subdivided into 21 barangay The barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as ''barrio'', is the smallest Administrative divisions of the Philippines, administrative division in the Philippines. Named after the Precolonial barangay, precolonial po ...s. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Agbatuan * Badiang * Balabag * Balunos * Cag-an * Camiros * Sambag Culob * Dangula-an * Guipis * Manganese * Medina * Mostro * Palaypay * Pantalan * Poblacion * San Carlos * San Juan Crisostomo * Santa Rita * Santo Rosario * Serallo * Vista Alegre Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Anilao, Iloilo, was 30,520 people, with a density of . Economy One T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Landmark Court Decisions
Landmark court decisions, in present-day common law legal systems, establish precedents that determine a significant new legal principle or concept, or otherwise substantially affect the interpretation of existing law. "Leading case" is commonly used in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth jurisdictions instead of "landmark case", as used in the United States. In Commonwealth countries, a reported decision is said to be a ''leading decision'' when it has come to be generally regarded as settling the law of the question involved. In 1914, Canadian jurist Augustus Henry Frazer Lefroy said "a 'leading case' sone that settles the law upon some important point". A leading decision may settle the law in more than one way. It may do so by: * Distinguishing a new principle that refines a prior principle, thus departing from prior practice without violating the rule of '' stare decisis''; * Establishing a "test" (that is, a measurable standard that can be applied by courts in futu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supreme Court Of The Philippines
The Supreme Court (; colloquially referred to as the ' (also used in formal writing), is the highest court in the Philippines. It was established by the Taft Commission on June 11, 1901, through the enactment of Act No. 136, which abolished the Real Audiencia of Manila, the predecessor of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court compound is located in what was formerly a part of the University of the Philippines Manila campus. It occupies the corner of Padre Faura Street and Taft Avenue in Ermita, Manila, with the main building sited directly in front of Philippine General Hospital's cancer institute. History Early history Prior to the conquest of Spain, the islands of the Philippines were composed of independent barangay state, barangays, each of which is a community composed of 30 to 100 families. Typically, a barangay is headed by a ''datu'' or a local chief who exercises all functions of government: executive, legislative and judicial; he is also the commander-in-chief in time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regional Trial Court
The regional trial courts (RTC; ) are the highest trial courts in the Philippines. In criminal matters, they have original jurisdiction. History It was formerly called as the Court of First Instance since the Spanish colonial period. It continued throughout its colonization under Spanish and Americans. After the independence from the United States, Republic Act No. 296 or Judiciary Act of 1948 was enacted to reinforce its jurisdictional powers of the Court of First Instance. Under its law, it has the power to try civil and criminal cases, as well as appeals from the decisions made by the municipality and city Justice of the Peace courts. There were numerous cases (both civil and criminal) yet to be resolved or being delayed for years due to their nature. In addition, there were special courts made to try specialized cases like criminal, agricultural, and family to decongest cases, which ended up complicating the judiciary system. Therefore, the Interim Batasang Pambansa pass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Downtown Iloilo
Iloilo City Proper, also known as Downtown Iloilo or simply Iloilo among locals, is an administrative district in Iloilo City, Philippines, located on the southeastern coast of the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region. It serves as the civic center of the city and province of Iloilo, hosting the seat of city and provincial governments, as well as other local, provincial, and regional government offices. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,350 people. Before its consolidation with the surrounding municipalities, Iloilo City Proper was the old town and the original city of Iloilo. Established in 1602, it gained cityhood status on October 5, 1889 through a royal decree, and was honored with the title ''"La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad"'' (The Most Loyal and Noble City). In 1898, it served as the last capital of the Spanish Empire in Asia and the Pacific. Iloilo City Proper is known for its well-preserved 19th and 20th-century architecture, particularly alon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calle Real, Iloilo
Calle Real (), officially named as J.M. Basa Street, is a historic street located in the old downtown district of Iloilo City Proper in Iloilo City, Philippines. It is home to several fine examples of luxury American-era neoclassical, beaux-arts, and art deco buildings. The street has been famous since the Spanish era and once served as the city's main shopping center for more than a century. The street's heritage designation by the local government has been expanded into a zone known as the Calle Real Heritage Zone, which covers the long stretch of J.M. Basa and the streets and thoroughfares of Aldeguer, Mapa, Ortiz, Muelle Loney (Loney Wharf), Solis, Rizal, and Iznart (from Plazoleta Gay to Iloilo Central Market). The area is also commonly referred to as the old downtown of Iloilo. J.M. Basa was named in honor of José María Basa, a Filipino businessman, propagandist, and close associate of José Rizal. History Even during the Spanish colonial era, Calle Real was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SCADA
SCADA (an acronym for supervisory control and data acquisition) is a control system architecture comprising computers, networked data communications and graphical user interfaces for high-level supervision of machines and processes. It also covers sensors and other devices, such as programmable logic controllers, also known as a DCS (Distributed Control System), which interface with process plant or machinery. The operator interfaces, which enable monitoring and the issuing of process commands, such as controller setpoint changes, are handled through the SCADA computer system. The subordinated operations, e.g. the real-time control logic or controller calculations, are performed by networked modules connected to the field sensors and actuators. The SCADA concept was developed to be a universal means of remote-access to a variety of local control modules, which could be from different manufacturers and allowing access through standard automation protocols. In practice, large SC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Passi, Iloilo
Passi, officially known as the City of Passi (; ; ), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city in the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,873 people. Passi is the only component city in the province of Iloilo, and ranks as the largest in terms of land area and income, and second only to Oton in population size. History Passi was a settlement founded by the three Malays (ethnic group), Malayan brothers named Dig- on, Tokiab and Umawang at the beginning of its history. This settlement (purok) was well protected from possible attack from adjacent purok. Passi was discovered and established as a mission parish by Spanish explorers in 1584 under the patronage of St. William of Maleval. In 1593, Padre Juan Villamayor, an Augustinians, Augustinian friar, became its first resident priest. Initially, the mission church was constructed using lightweight materials near the Jalaur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Enrique, Iloilo
San Enrique, officially the Municipality of San Enrique (, ), is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,911 people. San Enrique is from the provincial capital, Iloilo City. Geography Barangays San Enrique is politically subdivdied into 28 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Abaca * Asisig * Bantayan * Braulan * Cabugao Nuevo * Cabugao Viejo * Camiri * Compo * Catan-Agan * Cubay * Dacal * Dumiles * Garita * Gines Nuevo * Imbang Pequeño * Imbesad-an * Iprog * Lip-ac * Madarag * Mapili * Paga * Palje * Poblacion Ilawod * Poblacion Ilaya * Quinolpan * Rumagayray * San Antonio * Tambunac Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of San Enrique, Iloilo, was 36,911 people, with a density of . In the 1995 National Census, it had a registered total household population of 25,572, an increase of 875 over the 1990 total population of 24,697. Aside from the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumangas
Dumangas, officially the Municipality of Dumangas (, ), is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 73,899 people. Etymology Local stories written regarding the origin of the name of the town stated: "A Spaniards resting under two closely growing mango trees asked a native of the name of the place. Thinking that he was asked of the name of the trees under which the Spaniard was resting, he answered in crude Spanish "dos manggas", meaning two mango trees. Another version which is the most probable, tells about Legazpi's Spanish-French officer and a creole who was one of the leaders of the foraging party who come to Araut. Having seen mango trees growing abundantly in the place, he gave a verbal report to the Adelantado upon is return to Cebu mentioning "Sitio Du Manggas" as the place they got plenty of food. Being a creole and was accustomed to substandard Spanish he mispronounced the Spanish article "de" as "du" t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dueñas, Iloilo
Dueñas, officially the Municipality of Dueñas (; , ), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,597 people. Dueñas is from Iloilo City. Dueñas river Jalaur is known for its first class quality of sand and gravel and became the quarry capital of Western Visayas. History Dueñas had its foundation and Christianization in 1590 with the name of Sumandig. In 1599, it was moved to Sibucao. Four years later (1603) she was joined to Dumangas and two years later in 1605 she enjoyed her independence. In 1608, she was transferred to Laglag, now Barangay Pader, Dueñas, and remained in this place for 59 years or until 1667. It had only five barrios, namely: Sibucao and Sumandig in the lowlands; and Misi, Camantugan and Malonor in the upland. In 1641, the neighboring ''pueblo'' of Baong to the east became so small after it has been depopulated twice that it was annexed as a ''visita'' to Laglag and rema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
