Malabon celebrates cityhood anniversary

Calaca Power Corp. owns the 2x300MW Calaca coal-fired power plant in batangas which it acquired from the government in 2009 with its bid of $362 million. Southwest lu zon Power generation Corp. runs the 2x150-MW coal power facility also in the same area.

t he shift to lng is among the four goals that SMPC intends to pursue in the next decade. SMPC said it would continue to explore alternative revenue streams, such as expanding its power generation capacity and pursuing new mining opportunities beyond Semirara island.

“First of all, we hope the DOe (Department of energy) will favorably consider our legal position on the adjustment of the terms of our coal operating contract. Secondly, we believe that there are opportunities in mining outside of Semirara island and we can probably participate in these mining opportunities.

l astly, we expect that we’d be able to look at other businesses, assuming our financial state enable us to diversify to other businesses,” said Consunji. to manage market risks, SMPC is enhancing its power generation capabilities while maintaining low fuel costs. “Our adaptability in the face of these ongoing challenges will prove crucial to the next phase of our company’s journey.”

SMPC is not abandoning its coal business despite it being the least desirable of the major fossil fuels when it comes to the environmental aspects of energy consumption. “given that coal is the primary product of SMPC, it is difficult for us to exit coal. However, our approach is a carbon mitigating plan, which is to offset the carbon emission of our coal and power plants with carbon credits and other mining activities and reforestation that will mitigate a lot of these carbon being emitted by our existing business.” t h e occasion brought to the forefront the importance of clean sanitation and washing facilities as a major pillar to promote healthy communities as well as sustain tourism. list of awardees include brew Cave, Jacks, Mary Jay restaurant, ba lsa, benny’s l ounge, burger King, Jollibee Potrero and Concepcion, and McDonald’s Flores. r e cognizing the connection between tourism and health, Major Jeannie launched the “ b e st Seat in the City” award in recognition of the establishments who have met the sanitary, health, and safety requirements of Malabon. “ it is only through the unified effort of the local government and the private sector that we can achieve true progress for Malabon” said Mayor Jeannie. t he gabi ng Parangal also recognized the top business and real estate taxpayers whose exemplary compliance supports the delivery of inclusive economic growth under the administration of Mayor Jeannie. t he top corporate taxpayers include Malabon Soap and Oil, Maynilad Water Services, First PgMC enterprises, Coca Cola FeMSa Philippines, MSO Premium Oil Corporation, Manly Plastics inc, good 555 Deal tr ading Corporation, b a sic Packaging Corporation, MC Master Siomai Hut, Starbright Office Depot. Under the Single Proprietorship category, the top taxpayers include Chyrus Marketing, Formingtech Marketing, Zinc Marketing, nCl a enterprises, reatOn Mart, tibrl enterprises, Wisezon Soap tr ading, P& e Meat Dealer and St. r ita Pharmacy. t h e evening was made more special with the presence of Senator Cynthia Villar who joined the celebration.

Celebrating 22 years since Malabon became a highly urbanized city, Mayor Jeannie Sandoval thoughtfully commenced the month long celebration with a robust program of activities for its City Hall employees which culminated with the a raw ng Pasasalamat held in april 25, a special day honoring the men and women who have been serving the city for over 10 to 40 years.

Malabon’s City officials also organized the gabi ng Parangal in april 28, a special night to show the depth of their appreciation to the business sector who have been helping Malabon emerge stronger from the COV iD -19 pandemic.

Malabon’s cityhood anniversary will be followed by the month-long ta mbobong Festival in May. Visitors to Malabon may take part in a various activities designed to provide a range of experiences from empowering seminars to arts and fashion.

Malabon’s series of special events will culminate with its ginoo and binibining Malabon pageant whose winners will not only receive exciting prizes but will also serve as the city’s “ambassadors” promoting Malabon’s rich culture and heritage.