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Time To Fix PCSO And STL

For so long now, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has been invariably accused of corruption and poor governance. The accusations are many – from systemic corruption; wrong beneficiaries; LOTTO business cornered by two players for almost 30 years now; delinquent LOTTO outlets; co-mingling of funds; paper supplier for 50 years; under-declaration of revenues to reduce taxes; misappropriation of funds;…


Damen to build 16 Commuter Ferries for the Ivory Coast

Sustainable and cost effective, Damen’s Multiple Vessel 1806 Commuter Waterbus will contribute to Abidjan’s urban transport infrastructure. Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Société de Transport Lagunaire (STL) to build sixteen shallow-draft passenger ferries for the Ivory Coast. The contract represents part of a forward-thinking presidential plan that strives to reduce urban congestion and greenhouse gas emissions in…