ADB approves USD 100 mln loan to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Sri Lanka
Manila [Philippines], March 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka's economy, contributing 52 per cent to the country's gross domestic product and employ 45 per c.....»»
Apex unit remits P40 million to small-scale miners
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Apex Mining Co. Inc. remitted over P40 million in support to its partner small-scale miners in Itogon, Benguet as part of its initiative to improve operations of small-scale miners......»»
Man-made disasters cost Philippines 164.87 mln USD in 2023
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Man-made disasters caused the total damage in the Philippines worth 9.29 billion pesos (164.87 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday. The agency said that out of the total annual damage, 4.93 billion pesos (87.5 million dollars), or 53.1 percent, was due to the oil spill. "The reported oil spill in various regions resulted in dam.....»»
Philippines posts 196 mln USD deficit in February
MANILA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a 196-million-U.S. dollar deficit in February, significantly lower from the 895-million-dollar BOP deficit recorded a year ago, the country's central bank said on Tuesday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP deficit in February reflected outflows arising mainly from the national government's foreign currency deb.....»»
Philippines posts 740 mln USD deficit in January
MANILA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a 740 million U.S. dollars deficit in January 2024, a reversal from the 3.1 billion dollars BOP surplus recorded a year ago, the country's central bank has said. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday that the BOP deficit in January reflected outflows arising mainly from the national government's payments of its f.....»»
Philippines posts 740 mln USD deficit in January
MANILA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a 740 million U.S. dollars deficit in January 2024, a reversal from the 3.1 billion dollars BOP surplus recorded a year ago, the country's central bank has said. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday that the BOP deficit in January reflected outflows arising mainly from the national government's payments of its f.....»»
Philippines posts 642 mln USD surplus in December
MANILA, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a surplus of 642 million U.S. dollars in December 2023, higher than the 612 million dollars recorded in the same month 2022, the country's central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP surplus in December 2023 reflected inflows arising mainly from the national government's net foreign currency dep.....»»
Philippines posts 642 mln USD surplus in December
MANILA, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a surplus of 642 million U.S. dollars in December 2023, higher than the 612 million dollars recorded in the same month 2022, the country's central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP surplus in December 2023 reflected inflows arising mainly from the national government's net foreign currency dep.....»»
Philippine exports surpass 100 bln USD in 2023
MANILA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Philippine exports exceeded 100 billion U.S. dollars for the first time in 2023, with a total of 103.6 billion dollars, a 4.8 percent increase from 2022, the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Monday. Citing data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country's central bank, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual said that the strong performance of the informatio.....»»
DTI unveils startups, enterprises to join Idea and ADVanCE for Creatives
DTI unveils startups, enterprises to join Idea and ADVanCE for Creatives.....»»
‘No tax breaks for eco-zone work-from-home firms’
Work-from-home setups of business enterprises in economic zones should no longer get tax incentives under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act as the public health emergency status for COVID-19 has already been lifted, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla clarified in a legal opinion......»»
ED attaches asset worth Rs 70 lakh in bank fraud implicating Hyderabad-based Jasleen Enterprises
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has attached an immovable property valued at Rs 70 lakh in a bank fraud case involving Jasleen Enterprises headquartered in Hyderabad. The Hyderabad division of the ED attached the fixed asset in accordance with the stipulations outlined in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002. ED initiated investigation on the basis of First Informati.....»»
SteelAsia secures P8.3 billion loan for Batangas steel mill
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. has obtained a loan amounting to P8.3 billion from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Philippine Business Bank (PBB) to support the completion of its P18-billion steel section mill in Lemery, Batangas......»»
Being Present on your Team’s Small Wins
Success is often measured in grand milestones and major victories in entrepreneurship. However, amidst the towering achievements, the magic lies in the small wins and the crew behind them – those seemingly simple moments that shape the heart and soul of your business and who were responsible for it. For small business owners, being present […].....»»
The Art of Time Management for Small Business Owners
Time is a small business owner’s most valuable resource as for many, time is their best capital. With countless tasks to juggle and limited hours in the day, mastering the art of time management is essential for maximizing productivity and achieving business success. So how can small business owners effectively prioritize their time and tasks […].....»»
Two Costly Marketing Missteps Small Businesses Must Avoid
Marketing is a crucial tool for any small business looking to grow its customer base, increase revenue, and establish a foothold within its industry. However, many businesses make common marketing mistakes that can hinder their progress and ultimately lead to missed opportunities. Here are two such missteps that small businesses must avoid at all costs. […].....»»
Small-Scale Mining sa Barangay Obi, May Permit na mula sa DOE
Caramoran, Catanduanes – Mahigpit na tinututulan ng mga residente maging mayoriya ng Barangay Council ang panukalang Small-Scale Mining sa Barangay Obi, Caramoran, Catanduanes. Itoy matapos lumabas na ang sinasabing permit mula sa Department of Energy (DOE) na nakapangalan sa isang nagngangalang Adelbert Z. Almario. Si Almario ay tubong Barangay Mabini, Caramoran na nabigyan ng coal […] The post Small-Scale Mining sa Barangay Obi, May Permit na mula sa DOE appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
PNP approves new policy mandating removal of tattoos among personnel
PNP approves new policy mandating removal of tattoos among personnel.....»»
Monetary Board approves $2.87B in foreign loans for public sector in Q1 2024
Monetary Board approves $2.87B in foreign loans for public sector in Q1 2024.....»»
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise.....»»
Peza approves P14.951B investments from January to March
Peza approves P14.951B investments from January to March.....»»