The Junction News Team
Sen. Marcos says he’d like to help create more jobs
Given the opportunity in 2016 to serve the country as Vice President, Sen. Bongbong Marcos, Jr. said he’d like to focus his efforts on job creation. In an interview in the morning TV show “Unang Hirit” on Wednesday Marcos said that if the next President would ask his choice Cabinet portfolio, he would choose DOLE. […]
10th Annual International Conference on Business, Economics and Information Technology Invitation and Call for Papers
The 10th Annual International Conference on Business, Economics and Information Technology (ICBEIT) will be held at the Nagoya University campus in Chikusa, Nagoya on March 14th and 15th 2016 and at the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University campus in Beppu, Oita on March 17th and 18th 2016. The annual conference theme is “Doing Business in the […]
Philippines set to unlock full economic potential with U.S.
With continued economic growth and unprecedented levels of international business confidence, the Philippines is ready to tap into the full potential of its economic relationship with the United States.” This was the message of the private sector delegation from Manila as it kicked off the 4th Philippine Private Sector-led Investment Roadshow in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on […]
Husband and Wife Tandem Bribed Dishonest and Corrupt Public Officials
A Dededo husband and wife tandem who are business owners had involved themselves in illegal activities such as smuggling and bribery together with corrupt public officials of Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency or GCQA and Department of Revenue and Taxation Alcohol and Beverage Control for many years. The couple, identified as Ruel Valencia and Lydia […]
Filipino boxers debut U.Sh. at world-class boxing event “Philippines vs the world”
(Top photos, from left) WBO No. 2 Lightweight contender Jason “El Nino” Pagara won TKO victory after referee waived the contest after the 3rd knockdown; Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo triumphant over a fastest win in the first round knocking him out in exactly two minutes to the delight of the crowd; Prince Albert Pagara victorious over […]
Andersen technicians combat power shortage, conserve energy
In order to beat the island’s heat, Guam residents rely on electric fans, refrigerators and air conditioners on a daily basis. All of these appliances require energy to ensure everyone’s well-being. Members of Team Andersen were recently reminded how crucial electricity is on the island when Guam Power Authority lost two of its four base […]
Sen. Marcos to critics: Let’s talk about issues first, not my Marcos name
Vice presidential candidate Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. has challenged to a discussion those who have an issue with his being a Marcos, which was suddenly floated by his critics as an election issue. While Marcos is not inclined to back out from any discussions regarding the non-issue topic, he said the more pressing […]
Gov’t prioritizes speedy delivery of relief supplies to Lando-affected areas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development continues to work with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, and local government units to ensure that those living in areas affected by Typhoon Lando receive food supplies immediately. According to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman, all DSWD-Field Offices […]
Who among us wants evil to triumph?
Among the famous quotes of the playwright, author, philosopher Edmund Burke is “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Assuming that most of us believe that evil does exist and that it can come in different forms, we now ask you, would graft and corruption be […]
• Does Guam want a free and vocal press? • Visa Waiver! • The whats and who’s of Tax Credits
In a recent discussion on one of my visits to call on potential advertisers for this paper, I was reminded and encouraged (I often hear kind and encouraging words for us to pursue the paper, not to stop, etc. ) This Chamorro lady who was educated in the mainland whose name I shall not mention, […]
