Alfamart accelerates growth with more aggressive expansion
Alfamart, the minimart chain of the SM Group, is embarking on a more aggressive growth as it ramps up store expansion starting this year......»»
ADB cuts Philippines growth outlook to 6% in 2024
The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, citing risks posed by extreme weather events that can drive up inflation and the slower growth in advanced economies......»»
Double-digit growth in bank lending seen this year
The Philippine banking sector is expected to book double-digit growth in loan disbursements this year on the back of robust economic growth, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»
Producers Savings Bank acquires Leyte rural bank
Producers Savings Bank Corp. has completed its merger with one more rural bank, bolstering the bank’s assets and profit growth via its branch network expansion......»»
Strong GDP expansion gives BSP room to further hike rates
he impressive economic growth posted by the Philippines in 2023 will give the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas more space to further raise interest rates in case of shocks, according to economists......»»
A hesitant America and an aggressive China
In an unabashed attempt to spin the narrative, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently accused the Philippines of provocation and escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea. He warned the Philippines of a more “resolute response” in the event of future run-ins......»»
Ecozone regulator wooing more Japan investors
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is eyeing to grow investments from Japanese investors to as much as P80 billion this year, as it continues to be aggressive in its investment promotion efforts in the East Asian market......»»
Puregold spending P8.1 billion to bankroll expansion
Puregold Price Club Inc., the flagship retail chain of businessman Lucio Co, is investing P8.1 billion this year to support its store network expansion......»»
PLDT takes out P4 billion green loan for expansion
Telco leader PLDT Inc. has doubled down on its strategy to acquire sustainable loans as it took out P4 billion in green financing from Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. to fund its network expansion......»»
WVSUMC breaks ground for P2.57 billion expansion project
WVSUMC breaks ground for P2.57 billion expansion project.....»»
US supports expansion of responsible seafood sourcing in Iloilo
US supports expansion of responsible seafood sourcing in Iloilo.....»»
AGI rides tourism boom with hotel expansion
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, is bolstering its presence in the hospitality sector with the continuing expansion of its hotel operations in the coming years......»»
ICTSI remains on expansion mode even as risks abound
Ports tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. is keeping an eye out for expansion opportunities in four regions as the billionaire indicated he has no plans of standing idle even in the face of emerging risks......»»
Lawmaker backs calls vs motorcycle taxi expansion
An official of the House of Representatives committee on Metro Manila development has joined calls against the expansion of the pilot testing of motorcycle taxis in the National Capital Region......»»
Japan firm starts P2.3 billion Subic expansion
Japanese company Sanyo Denki Philippines, Inc. has started its P2.3-billion expansion project at the Subic Techno Park......»»
Sanyo Denki opens P2.3-B expansion project in Subic
Sanyo Denki opens P2.3-B expansion project in Subic.....»»
Stop motorcycle taxi expansion, Marcos urged
Various transport groups yesterday appealed to President Marcos to stop the expansion of motorcycle taxis in Metro Manila amid the impending decision of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board o authorize several companies as players in the pilot study......»»
Wilcon ramps up expansion to hit 100-store goal this year
Home improvement and construction supplies retailer Wilcon Depot Inc. is ramping up its expansion this year to hit its 100-store target......»»
ICTSI on expansion mode; raises capex to $450 million
International Terminal Services Container Inc. has raised its capital expenditures to $450 million this year to pursue new expansion projects......»»
Envi group raises concern over Aboitiz coal expansion in Cebu
Envi group raises concern over Aboitiz coal expansion in Cebu.....»»
DBP lends P116 million for swine farm expansion
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines said it extended a P116-million loan for the expansion of a swine farm project in Nueva Ecija to boost the government’s hog repopulation efforts......»»