Almost P1.2 trillion investments approved for green lane processing – BOI
Nearly P1.2 trillion worth of strategic investment projects have been approved for green lane processing since the approval of the executive order on the establishment of green lanes services, according to the Board of Investments......»»
Jollibee, Republic Cement tie up for plastic waste co-processing
Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. is beefing up its sustainability initiatives as it teams up with Republic Cement to address plastic packaging waste through co-processing......»»
Over P450-K to boost coffee, cacao processing in Bansalan
Over P450-K to boost coffee, cacao processing in Bansalan.....»»
Holcim allots P2 billion for co-processing, RE shift
Cement maker Holcim Philippines Inc. is spending P2 billion over the next three years for co-processing and shifting to renewable energy in line with its commitment for sustainable manufacturing operations......»»
Japan donates waste processing facility to Cotabato City
The city government of Cotabato has received a mobile waste processing facility from the Japanese government......»»
Government borrowings inch up to P2.19 trillion
The Philippines slightly increased its borrowings to P2.19 trillion last year amid a high interest rate environment here and abroad, with the government almost hitting its entire financing program......»»
Philippine bank assets swell to P30 trillion
The total resources of the country’s financial system went up by almost 10 percent to breach the P30-trillion level, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said......»»
Approved foreign investments into Philippines up 127.2 pct in Q4 of 2023
MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The approved foreign investments into the Philippines in the fourth quarter of 2023 reached 394.45 billion pesos (roughly 7 billion U.S. dollars), marking a year-on-year increase of 127.2 percent, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Of the total, the statistics agency said the Netherlands posted the highest investment commitment, amounting to 345.76 billion pes.....»»
Approved foreign investments into Philippines up 127.2 pct in Q4 of 2023
MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The approved foreign investments into the Philippines in the fourth quarter of 2023 reached 394.45 billion pesos (roughly 7 billion U.S. dollars), marking a year-on-year increase of 127.2 percent, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Of the total, the statistics agency said the Netherlands posted the highest investment commitment, amounting to 345.76 billion pes.....»»
ICT spending in AsPac reaches $1.3 trillion in 2023
Information and communications technology spending in Asia and the Pacific reached the $1.3 trillion mark in 2023, as companies increased their investments on automation and cloud to survive and thrive in the digital era......»»
Philippines has potential to grow into $2 trillion economy – WEF
The Philippines can potentially expand to a $2-trillion economy over the next decade if investments in key sectors will be sustained, particularly in education and human development, according to a top official of the World Economic Forum......»»
DA: Philippines needs P1.3 trillion to boost farm output
The country will need P1.3 trillion worth of investments in the next few years to boost rice production, reduce wastage of agricultural products and ensure the country’s food security, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr......»»
NBA: Warriors win against Magic despite Green ejection
The Golden State Warriors, fueled by 23 points from Andrew Wiggins and two late baskets by Stephen Curry, beat the Magic 101-93 in Orlando, despite the ejection of Draymond Green just 3 minutes 36 seconds into the contest. Curry was left shaking his head when Green was tossed, receiving two quick technical fouls for heatedly.....»»
EDC’s P10 billion Asean green bonds get SEC greenlight
Energy Development Corp. has obtained the green light from the Securities and Exchange Commission to raise as much as P10 billion via the issuance of ASEAN green bonds......»»
Senators buck exclusive motorcycle lane on EDSA
Data-driven solutions to address traffic congestion are needed, senators said yesterday as they opposed the proposed exclusive lane for motorcycles along EDSA......»»
Bus lane violator claims to be general’s niece
A motorist who claimed to be a niece of a general refused to have her driver’s license checked and sped away after she was caught illegally using the exclusive EDSA bus lane on Thursday......»»
ACEN receives $150 million green term loan from SMBC
A subsidiary of ACEN Corp. has inked a $150 million green term loan facility with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. to bankroll investments in renewable energy projects across the region......»»
BOI OKs Metro Pacific’s P2 billion dairy farm in Laguna
The Board of Investments has approved the application for registration of Metro Pacific Group’s P2 billion dairy farm and processing facility in Laguna......»»
Ecozone investments up 19 percent in 2 months
Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority grew at a robust pace in the first two months of the year, making it on track with its investment approval targets for the year......»»
Petitioning relatives for employment-based green cards
One of the most popular and informative articles for Filipinos was about petitioning family members for employment-based green cards, such as nieces, cousins, siblings, etc. for such jobs as caregivers for your parents or care homes, housekeepers to enable you to work longer for your high-paying job. For those of you who missed the article, I want to remind Filipinos again......»»
Agri chief, MVP Group discuss investments in food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., to discuss plans for significant investments in agriculture to support the government's food security goals......»»