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09 AUG 2020
SMC plans P40-billion preferred share offering
https://www.bworldonline.com/smc-plans-p40-billion-preferred-share-offering/

07 AUG 2020
San Miguel incurs P4-B net loss as Petron becomes unprofitable
https://www.bworldonline.com/san-miguel-incurs-p4-b-net-loss-as-petron-becomes-unprofitable/

21 JUL 2020
Work on Bulacan airport to start in Oct.
https://www.bworldonline.com/work-on-bulacan-airport-to-start-in-oct/

29 JUN 2020
SMC pursuing $12-b Bulacan airport, MRT-7 amid pandemic
https://manilastandard.net/business/corporate/327341/smc-pursuing-12-b-bulacan-airport-mrt-7-amid-pandemic.html

20 MAR 2020
SMC unit to build power plants in Quezon
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/03/19/smc-unit-to-build-power-plants-in-quezon/

03 MAR 2020
SMC unit maintains no billing statement received from by PSALM
https://www.bworldonline.com/smc-unit-maintains-no-billing-statement-received-from-by-psalm/

02 MAR 2020
Bulacan airport delay worries investors
https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/03/02/business/stock-watch/bulacan-airport-delay-worries-investors/698667/

29 FEB 2020
PSALM refutes SMC claim about non-billing of nearly P24B payables
https://www.bworldonline.com/psalm-refutes-smc-claim-about-non-billing-of-nearly-p24b-payables/

27 FEB 2020
MRT-7 QC Memorial Circle station redesign to be presented Friday
https://www.bworldonline.com/mrt-7-qc-memorial-circle-station-redesign-to-be-presented-friday/

26 FEB 2020
Bulacan airport gets DoJ go signal
https://www.bworldonline.com/bulacan-airport-gets-doj-go-signal/

25 FEB 2020
SMC says dredging project to solve ‘aerotropolis’ flooding concerns
https://www.bworldonline.com/smc-says-dredging-project-to-solve-aerotropolis-flooding-concerns/

19 FEB 2020
Is Bulacan airport a goner?
https://www.philstar.com/business/2020/02/19/1994185/bulacan-airport-goner

08 FEB 2020
SMC approves $3 billion medium term notes
https://www.philstar.com/business/2020/02/07/1990941/smc-approves-3-billion-medium-term-notes

07 FEB 2020
NEDA to approve TPLEX extension

23 SEPT 2019
Ramon Ang on vintage cars, airports and Philippine Airlines
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/09/23/1953980/ramon-ang-vintage-cars-airports-and-philippine-airlines

23 SEPT 2019
SMC shares surge on infra projects
https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/09/23/business/stock-watch/smc-shares-surge-on-infra-projects/620299/

23 SEPT 2019
Swiss challenge for two road projects under review delayed
https://www.bworldonline.com/swiss-challenge-for-two-road-projects-under-review-delayed/

22 SEPT 2019
PSALM loses bid to junk case vs SMC power unit
http://manilastandard.net/business/power-technology/305596/psalm-loses-bid-to-junk-case-vs-smc-power-unit.html

20 SEPT 2019
San Miguel pursuing plan on 1.2-km Boracay bridge
http://manilastandard.net/business/transport-tourism/305391/san-miguel-pursuing-plan-on-1-2-km-boracay-bridge.html

10 MAY 2019

SMC shares spike on rumors it won bidding for Holcim
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/05/10/1916494/smc-shares-spike-rumors-it-won-bidding-holcim

09 MAY 2019
Petron Q1 profit plunges 78%
https://www.bworldonline.com/petron-q1-profit-plunges-78/

25 APR 2019
SMC unit may raise funds anew in 2020
https://www.bworldonline.com/smc-unit-may-raise-funds-anew-in-2020/

15 APR 2019
SMC to develop more clean coal power plants
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/04/15/1910029/smc-develop-more-clean-coal-power-plants

13 APR 2019
DOTr starts Swiss challenge for Bulacan airport project
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/04/13/1909504/dotr-starts-swiss-challenge-bulacan-airport-project

30 MAR 2019
SMC completes requirements for Boracay bridge project proposal
Read more: https://business.inquirer.net/267555/smc-completes-requirements-for-boracay-bridge-project-proposal#ixzz5jbXIAhes
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26 MAR 2019
SMC to break ground on Quezon expressway
http://manilastandard.net/business/transport-tourism/290938/smc-to-break-ground-on-quezon-expressway.html

15 MAR 2019
SMC recurring income flat in 2018
https://www.bworldonline.com/smc-recurring-income-flat-in-2018/

15 FEB 2019
Swiss challenge for Bulacan airport seen within first quarter
https://www.bworldonline.com/swiss-challenge-for-bulacan-airport-seen-within-first-quarter/

14 JAN 2019
SMC starts P24.4-B Bulacan water project
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/01/14/1884775/smc-starts-p244-b-bulacan-water-project

06 JAN 2019
Bulacan airport ready to take off
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/01/06/1882567/bulacan-airport-ready-take-off

03 JAN 2019
SMC-Meralco consortium investing P99b in coal plant
http://manilastandard.net/business/power-technology/284389/smc-meralco-consortium-investing-p99b-in-coal-plant.html

23 DEC 2018
Neda Board OKs Bulacan airport concession deal without gov’t guarantee
Read more: https://business.inquirer.net/262637/neda-board-oks-bulacan-airport-concession-deal-without-govt-guarantee#ixzz5aTKXuLgP
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22 DEC 2018
San Miguel set to start water project in Bulacan
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/12/21/1878631/san-miguel-set-start-water-project-bulacan#slk98OuU1wFlrAwI.99

17 DEC 2018
Exciting future for SMC
https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/12/16/1877289/exciting-future-smc

17 DEC 2018
San Miguel Corp. (SMC)
https://www.bworldonline.com/san-miguel-corp-smc/

04 DEC 2018
TPLEX extension underway for OPS status, says DPWH
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/12/04/1873902/tplex-extension-underway-ops-status-says-dpwh#sw2DwP9tfudCrmho.99

25 NOV 2018
SMC’s tollway unit posts P2.3-b profit
http://manilastandard.net/business/corporate/281376/smc-s-tollway-unit-posts-p2-3-b-profit.html

01 NOV 2018
No assurance of flight transfers to Bulacan airport
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/11/01/1864819/no-assurance-flight-transfers-bulacan-airport#KEVgtUjlZldPUYsP.99

19 OCT 2018
SMHC to pay for right-of-way acquisition, permits for airport
https://www.bworldonline.com/smhc-to-pay-for-right-of-way-acquisition-permits-for-airport/

19 OCT 2018
San Miguel halves food unit share sale, seeks $920 million
https://www.bworldonline.com/san-miguel-halves-food-unit-share-sale-seeks-920-million/

16 OCT 2018
BIR confirms San Miguel share swap transaction is tax-free
https://www.bworldonline.com/bir-confirms-san-miguel-share-swap-transaction-is-tax-free/

05 OCT 2018
San Miguel's planned airport in Bulacan gets LGU backing
https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/10/04/18/san-miguels-planned-airport-in-bulacan-gets-lgu-backing

04 OCT 2018
San Miguel plans power plants’ transition to biomass technology
https://www.bworldonline.com/san-miguel-plans-power-plants-transition-to-biomass-technology/

25 SEPT 2018
PCCI: Bulacan is next growth area
https://business.inquirer.net/257833/pcci-bulacan-next-growth-area

19 SEPT 2018
DoTr to review revised concession contract for Bulacan airport
http://www.bworldonline.com/dotr-to-review-revised-concession-contract-for-bulacan-airport/

15 SEPT 2018
SMC confident investors will buy $2.7 B worth of shares in food unit
https://business.mb.com.ph/2018/09/13/smc-confident-investors-will-buy-2-7-b-worth-of-shares-in-food-unit/

13 SEPT 2018
SMC unit plans to import palay
http://www.bworldonline.com/smc-unit-plans-to-import-palay/

12 SEPT 2018
Regulator to look into minority shareholder’s complaint vs SMC
http://www.bworldonline.com/regulator-to-look-into-minority-shareholders-complaint-vs-smc/

12 SEPT 2018
Duterte: San Miguel's Ang has 'good' airport proposal
https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/09/11/18/duterte-san-miguels-ang-has-good-airport-proposal

11 SEPT 2018
SMC to abide by DOF chief’s conditions for Bulacan airport approval
Read more: https://business.inquirer.net/256983/smc-abide-dof-chiefs-conditions-bulacan-airport-approval#ixzz5QqxRn0nl
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10 SEPT 2018
SMC taps Standard Chartered, Sumitomo as financial advisors for airport project
http://www.bworldonline.com/smc-taps-standard-chartered-sumitomo-as-financial-advisors-for-airport-project/

10 SEPT 2018
Razon, Ang take control of Manila North Harb
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/09/10/1850064/razon-ang-take-control-manila-north-harbor#UfXqvkvH6yhRZTkz.99

06 SEPT 2018
Is the Bulacan airport doomed?
https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/09/05/1848651/bulacan-airport-doomed

03 SEPT 2018
SMC offers to import rice
https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/09/03/1848071/smc-offers-import-rice

03 SEPT 2018
SMC hopes to hit P1 trillion revenues by 2019
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/09/03/1848082/smc-hopes-hit-p1-trillion-revenues-2019#cI5M7cgEvB1K4axR.99

31 AUG 2018
SMC plans MRT Loop to link Bulacan airport
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/08/31/1847264/smc-plans-mrt-loop-link-bulacan-airport#o40GWo6MjDVF8cFW.99

29 AUG 2018
SMC allots P22.9 billion for Manila North Harbor upgrade
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/08/28/1846337/smc-allots-p229-billion-manila-north-harbor-upgrade#U2g1b756faLBZUPp.99

28 AUG 2018
SMC says Bulacan airport project to generate one million jobs
http://www.bworldonline.com/smc-says-bulacan-airport-project-to-generate-1-m-jobs/

27 AUG 2018
San Miguel set to start Quezon toll road project
http://www.thestandard.com.ph/business/biz-plus/273989/san-miguel-set-to-start-quezon-toll-road-project.html

24 AUG 2018
Appetite for San Miguel food subsidiary’s follow-on offering will depend on pricing
http://www.bworldonline.com/appetite-for-san-miguel-food-subsidiarys-follow-on-offering-will-depend-on-pricing/

23 AUG 2018
Biz group backs SMC’s Bulacan airport plan
httphttp://www.bworldonline.com/biz-group-backs-smcs-bulacan-airport-plan

22 AUG 2018
$15-B project to solve airport woes
http://business.inquirer.net/255983/15-b-project-solve-airport-woes

22 AUG 2018
San Miguel may get go signal for TPLEx extension by next month
http://www.bworldonline.com/san-miguel-may-get-go-signal-for-tplex-extension-by-next-month/

21 AUG 2018
SMC’s tollway company raises profit to P791-million
http://www.thestandard.com.ph/business/corporate/273473/smc-s-tollway-company-raises-profit-to-p791-million.html

10 AUG 2018
San Miguel says recurring profit jumps 29% in 1st half
http://www.bworldonline.com/san-miguel-says-recurring-profit-jumps-29-in-1st-half/

31 JUL 2018
Trial of qualified theft case filed by SMC holdings vs Indonesian partners to proceed – CA
Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/254824/trial-qualified-theft-case-filed-smc-holdings-vs-indonesian-partners-proceed-ca#ixzz5MnyHrek0 http://business.inquirer.net/254824/trial-qualified-theft-case-filed-smc-holdings-vs-indonesian-partners-proceed-ca#ixzz5MnyHrek0
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30 JUL 2018
SMC to ‘invest heavily’ in renewable energy
http://www.bworldonline.com/smc-to-invest-heavily-in-renewable-energy/

29 JUL 2018
SMC, PSALM wrangle over P200 B contract compensation
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/07/29/1837648/smc-psalm-wrangle-over-p200-b-contract-compensation#ejvSO7XOOQ9g5rye.99

10 JUL 2018
San Miguel to submit unsolicited offer to build P3-B Boracay-Caticlan bridge
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/659921/san-miguel-to-submit-unsolicited-offer-to-build-p3-b-boracay-caticlan-bridge/story/

29 JUN 2018
SMC’s Bulacan airport bid under ICC review

https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/06/29/1828783/smcs-bulacan-airport-bid-under-icc-review

23 JUN 2018
in the news: Manila Standard's Tony Lopez on San Miguel Corporation
http://1kagemusha.blogspot.com/2018/06/in-news-manila-standards-tony-lopez-on.html

16 JUN 2018
SMC mulls expansion of Malaysia power business
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/06/16/1824910/smc-mulls-expansion-malaysia-power-business#hFVmoR7D555eui3T.99

15 JUN 2018
SMC awaits Duterte OK for $15-billion Bulacan airport
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/06/15/1824601/smc-awaits-duterte-ok-15-billion-bulacan-airport#rjWovHXhuQ76DdyD.99

15 JUN 2018
SMC plans to build 5-6 new breweries
http://bworldonline.com/smc-plans-to-build-5-6-new-breweries/

11 JUN 2018
BIR ordered to return P50 million in excess taxes to San Miguel
http://bworldonline.com/bir-ordered-to-return-p50-million-in-excess-taxes-to-san-miguel/

07 JUN 2018
DPWH evaluating SMC proposal to extend TPLEX
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/06/07/1822161/dpwh-evaluating-smc-proposal-extend-tplex#UVZHg2XjSyqdwKP4.99

30 MAY 2018
Three airports, one megapolis
https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/05/30/1819789/three-airports-one-megapolis

30 MAY 2018
San Miguel proposes 100-km TPLEX extension up to Ilocos
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/05/30/1819817/san-miguel-proposes-100-km-tplex-extension-ilocos#dctAK1SbXuwD0mSe.99

29 MAY 2018
First Gen eyes San Miguel as partner for proposed LNG import facility
http://bworldonline.com/first-gen-eyes-san-miguel-as-partner-for-proposed-lng-import-facility/

11 MAY 2018
SMC recurring profit up 31% in 1st quarter
http://bworldonline.com/smc-recurring-profit-up-31-in-1st-quarter/

02 MAY 2018
Build build build airport na!
https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/05/02/1811221/build-build-build-airport-na

26 APR 2018
Duterte Greenlights $15.3 Billion of Airport, Rail Projects
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-26/duterte-greenlights-15-3-billion-of-airport-rail-projects

11 APR 2018
San Miguel seeks up to $3.6 billion in share sale at merged unit
http://bworldonline.com/san-miguel-seeks-up-to-3-6-billion-in-share-sale-at-merged-unit/

06 APR 2018
Ang supports Boracay rejuvenation
https://business.mb.com.ph/2018/04/05/ang-supports-boracay-rejuvenation/

04 APR 2018
P900 billion worth of infra projects up for NEDA board OK
http://news.abs-cbn.com/business/04/03/18/p900-billion-worth-of-infra-projects-up-for-neda-board-ok

16 MAR 2018
SMC core profit up 11% in 2017
http://bworldonline.com/smc-core-profit-11-2017/

27 FEB 2018
SMC Global’s acquisition of Masinloc power plant gets go-signal from PCC
http://bworldonline.com/smc-globals-acquisition-masinloc-power-plant-gets-go-signal-pcc/

08 FEB 2018
San Miguel to spend P700 billion in next 5-7 years

http://bworldonline.com/san-miguel-spend-p700-billion-next-5-7-years/

31 JAN 2018
San Miguel selling P30 B retail bonds
http://www.philstar.com/business/2018/01/31/1782906/san-miguel-selling-p30-b-retail-bonds

29 JAN 2018
SMC’s Bulacan airport proposal remains viable
http://www.philstar.com/business/2018/01/29/1782265/smcs-bulacan-airport-proposal-remains-viable

20 JAN 2018
NEDA evaluating SMC’s flood control project
http://bworldonline.com/neda-evaluating-smcs-flood-control-project/

19 JAN 2018
SMC food unit to conduct follow-on offering by Q2
http://bworldonline.com/smc-food-unit-conduct-follow-offering-q2/

15 JAN 2018
SMC asked to provide financial details of P700-B airport plan
Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/244087/smc-asked-provide-financial-details-p700-b-airport-plan#ixzz54CuowAIC
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09 JAN 2018
San Miguel set to begin construction of C6 expressway
http://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/08/18/san-miguel-set-to-begin-construction-of-c6-expressway

02 JAN 2018
Decision on Bulacan airport seen this month
http://business.inquirer.net/243403/decision-bulacan-airport-seen-month

20 DEC 2017
San Miguel expects P927-b sales
http://manilastandard.net/business/corporate/254406/san-miguel-expects-p927-b-sales.html

19 DEC 2017
SMC airport, Megawide rail projects move up
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/12/19/1769637/smc-airport-megawide-rail-projects-move

19 DEC 2017
San Miguel to buy Masinloc power plant for $1.9 billion
http://news.abs-cbn.com/business/12/18/17/san-miguel-to-buy-masinloc-power-plant-for-19-billion

01 DEC 2017
San Miguel to bring SEC to court over P770-million penalty
http://bworldonline.com/san-miguel-bring-sec-court-p770-million-penalty/

23 NOV 2017
San Miguel planning to merge packaging unit with SMFBI in the future
http://bworldonline.com/san-miguel-planning-merge-packaging-unit-smfbi-future/

11 NOV 2017
San Miguel boosts profit 21% to P43.8 B

http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/11/11/1757581/san-miguel-boosts-profit-21-p43.8-b

08 NOV 2017
San Miguel Yamamura acquires Australian wine bottling, packaging firm
http://bworldonline.com/san-miguel-yamamura-acquires-australian-wine-bottling-packaging-firm/

07 NOV 2017
SMC consolidates beverage businesses under Pure Foods
http://bworldonline.com/smc-consolidates-beverage-businesses-pure-foods/

02 NOV 2017
SMC eyes expansion of SLEx, Skyway, NAIAx
http://bworldonline.com/smc-eyes-expansion-slex-skyway-naiax/

28 OCT 2017
SMC's P700-B Bulacan airport proposal up for NEDA Board's deliberation
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/10/27/1753123/smcs-p700-b-bulacan-airport-proposal-neda-boards-deliberation

05 OCT 2017
San Miguel building Marriott hotel, resort in Aklan

http://news.abs-cbn.com/business/10/04/17/san-miguel-building-marriott-hotel-resort-in-aklan

02 OCT 2017
San Miguel mulls legal steps as Kaliwa dam project to be funded by China ODA
http://bworldonline.com/san-miguel-mulls-legal-steps-kaliwa-dam-project-funded-china-oda/

30 SEPT 2017
San Miguel makes gains in bid to halve water use by 2025
Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/237708/san-miguel-makes-gains-bid-halve-water-use-2025#ixzz4u6tcqOSv
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27 SEPT 2017
SMC Global puts IPO on hold amid PSALM dispute
http://bworldonline.com/smc-global-puts-ipo-hold-amid-psalm-dispute/

19 SEPT 2017
DOTr, SMC in talks on Bulacan airport plan
Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/237111/dotr-smc-talks-bulacan-airport-plan#ixzz4t6jus1aU
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18 SEPT 2017
San Miguel exits plastic bottled water business
http://bworldonline.com/san-miguel-exits-plastic-bottled-water-business/

17 SEPT 2017
MRT hub set to begin construction
http://manilastandard.net/business/biz-plus/247189/mrt-hub-set-to-begin-construction.html

12 SEPT 2017
Bulacan airport ‘feasible’
http://manilastandard.net/business/biz-plus/246718/bulacan-airport-feasible-.html

08 SEPT 2017
San Miguel to build industrial estate in Mandaue
http://bworldonline.com/san-miguel-build-industrial-estate-mandaue/

30 AUG 2017
San Miguel, Northern Cement forms joint venture
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/08/30/1733906/san-miguel-northern-cement-forms-joint-venture

08 AUG 2017
$1.5 Billion Nickel Processing Plant in Surigao City to start in 2018

https ://www.meb.news/nickel-processing-plant-surigao-city/

06 AUG 2017
San Miguel Brewery profit up 14% in H1
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/08/05/1725066/san-miguel-brewery-profit-14-h1

25 JUL 2017
Davao Light, SMCPC ink power supply contract

http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=davao-light-smcpc-ink-power-supply-contract&id=148736

13 JUL 2017
San Miguel buys Australian bottler Barossa
http://edge.pse.com.ph/openDiscViewer.do?edge_no=07d05261a97f1cfd3318251c9257320d#sthash.RVDgQy9G.dpbs

13 JUL 2017
SMC eyes venture into electronics manufacturing
http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=smc-eyes-venture-into-electronics-manufacturing&id=148197

10 JUL 2017
SMC still pushing airport in Bulacan
http://manilastandard.net/business/biz-plus/241463/smc-still-pushing-airport-in-bulacan.html

08 JUL 2017
BOI oks San Miguel Food’s P2.4-B meat processing project
Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/232703/boi-oks-san-miguel-foods-p2-4-b-meat-processing-project#ixzz4mHdKewTX
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07 JUL 2017
SMC to submit $2-B flood control plan this month
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/07/07/1717060/smc-submit-2-b-flood-control-plan-month

06 JUL 2017
SMC finalizing entry in BMW distributor
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/07/06/1716687/smc-finalizing-entry-bmw-distributor

27 JUN 2017
Bank of Commerce aims for unibank status this year
http://business.mb.com.ph/2017/06/26/bank-of-commerce-aims-for-unibank-status-this-year/

26 JUN 2017
SMC infra project on track — Ang
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/06/26/1713532/smc-infra-project-track-ang

15 JUN 2017
San Miguel group to comply with 20% minimum public float
http://www.rappler.com/business/173058-san-miguel-comply-minimum-public-float-sec

15 JUN 2017
SMC ready to break ground for $20-B refinery this year
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/06/15/1710022/smc-ready-break-ground-20-b-refinery-year

14 JUN 2017
SMC to triple profit by 2020
http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=smc-to-triple-profit-by-2020&id=146692

05 JUN 2017
San Miguel wants SLEX extended to Tagaytay
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/613285/san-miguel-wants-slex-extended-to-tagaytay/story/

05 JUN 2017
SMC interested in MRT-3 rehab
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/06/05/1706671/smc-interested-mrt-3-rehab

05 JUN 2017

Naia Ex… complete

Many Metro Manila motorists would readily agree that the Naia Expressway Phase II public private partnership project is a godsend.

So it was with great pride that San Miguel Corp. president Ramon Ang formally inaugurated the 7.7-kilometer toll road last Thursday. Recall that SMC won the PPP back under President Aquino’s term. It was opened September last year, although partially.

So enthusiastic was Ang that he even decided to drive himself and key government officials during the traditional drive through that accompanies inauguration events like these.

Ang, one of the country’s richest men, is known for his legendary collection of very rare and very expensive cars.

Last Thursday, his automobile of choice was the relatively humble Toyota Hilux pick-up truck.

The guests ferried by the billionaire-chauffeur were Mark Villar (Department of Public Works and Highways), Arthur Tugade (Department of Transportation) and Benjamin Diokno (Department of Budget and Management).

Perhaps the most peculiar aspect of the inauguration was its 11:00 p.m. call time. Some joked: Was it a midnight deal? ( it really wasn’t).

Turns out, the government officials simply wanted to cause as little inconvenience to motorists. Good thinking for a great project. —MIGUEL R. CAMUS

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31 MAY 2017
San Miguel to build beer brewery in US
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30 MAY 2017
SMC proposes $2-B flood control project
http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=smc-proposes-2-b-flood-control-project&id=145941

26 MAY 2017
SMC set to build $700-m glass plant
http://www.thestandard.com.ph/business/corporate/237612/smc-set-to-build-700-m-glass-plant.html

22 MAY 2017
SMC power unit to pursue solar-power development
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/smc-power-unit-to-pursue-solar-power-development/

11 MAY 2017
San Miguel nets P13.8 billion in 1stquarter
http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=san-miguel-nets-p13.8-billion-in-1supstsup-quarter&id=145028

02 MAY 2017
SMC eyes BRT system
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/05/02/1695722/smc-eyes-brt-system

01 MAY 2017

SC’s RE play

Conglomerate San Miguel Corp., in a major foray into the renewable energy space, said it would push forward with a tidal power project, the first in the Philippines when completed.

SMC president Ramon Ang said the company envisioned a 20,000-megawatt project over a decade, which would help bring down the cost of electricity while cutting reliance on less environment-friendly power options.

Details remained scant at this stage. But based on the timing, SMC wanted to move fast on the project. Ang said they would submit a proposal to the Department of Energy “in the next few weeks.” By year-five, SMC should be producing 4,000-MW from its tidal power project.

Tidal energy is a form of hydropower where electricity is produced from the change in water levels from high tide and low tide. Since there are limited sites around the world where a big enough water surge occurs (the US Department of Energy said it should be more than 16 feet), tidal energy projects are less common. France, South Korea, China and Russia are among those with tidal power plants.
Ang said he was unable to name their technology partner at this stage. But he noted the conglomerate’s plan has even attracted the interest of Vietnam’s trade minister.

He noted the Philippines would come first. “This project is not a maybe-we will do this in the Philippines,” Ang said. —MIGUEL R. CAMUS

27 APR 2017
San Miguel sets P554-billion toll road expansion
http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=san-miguel-sets-p554-billion-toll-road-expansion&id=144359

08 APR 2017
Parts of Regalado Highway to be closed for MRT 7 construction
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05 APR 2017
SMC to list power unit in Q3
http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=smc-to-list-power-unit-in-q3&id=143287

03 APR 2017
SMC wants Saigon Brewery
http://edge.pse.com.ph/openDiscViewer.do?edge_no=8dcad7033e58acc43318251c9257320d#sthash.ZsJ423WS.dpbs

03 APR 2017
SMC to invest $34 B for new projects
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/04/03/1687006/smc-invest-34-b-new-projects

29 MAR 2017
SMC plans two Cordillera dams
http://thestandard.com.ph/business/power-technology/232960/smc-plans-two-cordillera-dams.html

17 MAR 2017
San Miguel net income up 80 pct to P52B in 2016
http://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/16/17/san-miguel-net-income-up-80-pct-to-p52b-in-2016

15 MAR 2017
SMC to offer retail bonds worth P15B
http://business.inquirer.net/226151/smc-offer-retail-bonds-worth-p15b

14 MAR 2017
SMB income up 31% to P17.7 B
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/03/14/1680774/smb-income-31-p17.7-b

06 MAR 2017
SMC cool to propose conversion of Malaya plant into LNG facility
http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=smc-cool-to-propose-conversion-of-malaya-plant-into-lng-facility&id=141657