SEC recognized anew for sustainability, good governance initiatives
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been recognized anew for its sustainability and good governance initiatives......»»
Dangerous move
The Court of Appeals may have cleared the way for a telecommunications company operating in the Philippines and partly owned by a Chinese state-owned enterprise to secure radio telecom frequency that can be used to enhance China’s espionage and surveillance capabilities and endanger the Filipinos’ constitutional right to privacy, according to local telco Now Telecom......»»
Biz groups urge government to prioritize support for biotech crops
Business groups are calling on the government to make providing support for biotechnology crops a priority as these can help achieve food security......»»
British Chamber welcomes investment potential of New Clark City
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines expressed its support for the initiatives of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority by attending its forum titled, “Unlocking the Investment Potential of New Clark City.”.....»»
Technology is the death of us
I read a funny story titled: “Technology is the death of us.” Let me share it with you:.....»»
GSIS non-life insurance premiums hit P3 billion in Q1
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) hiked its collection of non-life insurance premiums to P3 billion in the first quarter as more agencies move to secure their assets from eventualities......»»
ADB urged to boost climate financing to $11.5 billion
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) needs to ramp up its climate financing to at least $11.5 billion annually as vulnerable economies continue to take the hit of the impact of worsening climate change......»»
Gen Z more into buy now, pay later schemes – survey
The use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services is on the rise in the Philippines, with the biggest increase observed among Gen Z consumers, according to a study from global information and insights company TransUnion......»»
Gokongwei anchor firms RLC, URC post strong Q1 earnings
The property development arm and the food and beverage unit of the Gokongwei Group posted robust earnings in the first quarter as sales improved across all their business divisions......»»
Navigating brand activism
The Philippines is experiencing a notable shift in corporate practice and behavior, reflecting a broader, global movement toward brands that are not just about profits but are deeply engaged in societal, environmental, and political dialogue. This change stems from a growing desire and demand among consumers for companies to contribute more meaningfully to societal welfare, pushing the boundaries of traditional business roles......»»
Stocks extend losses to 3 days
The stock market capped off the week in the red on prevailing inflation concerns......»»
India’s biggest port operator eyes Bataan for expansion
India’s largest commercial port operator is eyeing to expand its operations in the Philippines, citing the country’s “stable” regulations and business environment under President Marcos......»»
Non-banks’ domestic claims up by 15 percent in Q4
The domestic claims of non-bank financial institutions increased by 15 percent to P9.05 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2023 from P7.87 trillion in the same quarter in 2022, based on a survey of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)......»»
Union Bank sets SRO entitlement ratio at 0.11:1
Union Bank set the price of its stock rights offering at P30.57/share, and set the entitlement ratio at 1 rights share for every 9.1382 UBP shares owned, or 0.11 new shares for every existing share......»»
BSP officials highest paid gov t officials in 2023 — COA
Officials of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas were the top highest paid officials in 2023, according to a recent report of the Commission on Audit released on Thursday......»»
DITO FY23 net loss: P8.1-B (30% improvement)
DITO CME posted a FY23 net loss attributable of P8.1 billion, which is a 30% improvement over its FY22 net loss attributable of P13.8 billion......»»
Flex your summer! 4 must-do activities to make this sunny season your best yet
Don’t know what to do, where to go and how to start? Here’s a quick guide for a flex-worthy summer. .....»»
Steniel falls 30% in second day of trading
Steniel Manufacturing dropped 30% in its second day of trading......»»
ABS-CBN reveals Leandro Leviste as 2nd largest shareholder
ABS-CBN disclosed that LL Holdings, a subsidiary of Leandro Leviste’s private holdco, Countryside Investments Holdings Corp., acquired 76,500,000 shares of ABS equivalent to a 8.5% stake in the former broadcasting giant......»»
Big-time oil price rollback expected on May 7
A big-time oil price rollback is expected on the first week of May......»»