Solar Philippines names new CEO
A power industry veteran has been named as chief executive officer of Solar Philippines as the company gears for an initial public offering......»»
Lopez receives Management Man of the Year award
First Philippine Holdings chair and CEO Federico Lopez received last Monday, Nov. 23 the “MAP Management Man of the Year” award in a virtual ceremony held by the Management Association of the Philippines......»»
‘Environment and disasters: too much water or not enough of it’
Through the year’s annual cycle, we get disasters that happen with regularity. During part of the year, there could be too much water, but during the hot months, too little of it......»»
HMO profit jumps over 3-fold in H1
The net profit of the country’s health maintenance organizations jumped three-fold from January to June as more Filipinos recognized the importance of health protection amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Insurance Commission said yesterday......»»
Insular Life hikes capital requirement
Insular Life, the first and largest Filipino and only mutual life insurance company in the country, has complied with the Insurance Commission’s minimum requirement for total members’ equity ahead of schedule......»»
Rizal conceptualized a spillway
No kidding. It was Jose Rizal, the same guy who was martyred at the Luneta, who first suggested in 1888 that digging a canal between Laguna de Bay and Manila Bay is a good idea. Over a century later, we still have not implemented it......»»
PLDT boosts fiber optic link in typhoon-prone provinces
Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. is laying down underground fiber optic cables in typhoon-prone regions in the country to ensure the resiliency of service during calamities......»»
Government releases P92.35 billion for COVID-19 measures
The government has released a total of P92.35 billion to support the COVID-19 recovery programs of various agencies, the Department of Budget and Management reported yesterday......»»
Moody’s: Pandemic shock to spur income inequality
The shock from the coronavirus pandemic may spur income inequality with credit risks for fiscally weak countries like the Philippines, according to Moody’s Investors Service......»»
BSP tightens guard vs dirty money, terrorist financing
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has adopted a new money laundering and terrorist risk assessment framework for banks and other supervised financial institutions as part of efforts to avert the inclusion of the Philippines in the list of countries with massive sums of alleged dirty money by the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force......»»
110 Years For the Filipino: Lessons of hope, courage, and overcoming the pandemic
Eleven decades and one would think, you’ve seen them all. But each of these periods is unique unto themselves; they are different from each other with their own distinctive highlights......»»
Bello partially lifts work suspension in Skyway
The government is allowing work to resume on most of the Skyway extension project just a day after it temporarily halted all work on the expressway following an accident that killed one and injured at least six others......»»
Confectioner Universal Robina ventures into rubbing alcohol business
Snack maker Universal Robina Corp. is entering the rubbing alcohol market amid high demand due to the coronavirus pandemic......»»
Coal departure pays off for Lopez energy unit
“Despite the doubters, let me say we never wavered and never once regretted the decision, especially today,” said Federico Lopez......»»
Over 10,000 motorcycle taxi riders back on road Wednesday
Commuters returning home from office work in Metro Manila may book a ride through either Angkas or Joyride starting today after the government allowed the return of motorcycle taxis subject to health precautions......»»
PLDT boosts fiber link to Catanduanes
PLDT Inc. on Tuesday said it has built up its fiber optic link to Catanduanes island to ensure service resiliency in one of the country’s most typhoon-stricken provinces......»»
Alsons issuing P6-b worth of debt notes
Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. will issue debt notes worth P6 billion to refinance old debt......»»
Solar PH names new CEO ahead of public offering
Renewable energy developer Solar Philippines Inc. on Tuesday announced the appointment of a new chief executive as part of preparations for public listing......»»
Fruitas Holdings expands to ice cream business
Food and beverage kiosk operator Fruitas Holdings Inc. expanded its portfolio by venturing into premium ice cream business......»»
GSIS retains ISO certification amid pandemic
State pension fund Government Service Insurance System said Tuesday it maintained the International Organization for Standardization 9001:2015 certification of its major processes after the remote surveillance audit on Nov. 4......»»