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Approved construction permits down by 5.5 percent in February
Approved building permits declined 5.5 percent in February from a year ago as fewer residential projects were started amid high borrowing costs......»»
El Nino pattern costs Philippine agriculture over 68 mln USD
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached over 3.94 billion pesos (roughly 68 million U.S. dollars), official data released on Friday showed. According to the Department of Agriculture, 11 regions across the Southeast Asian country are reeling from the weather phenomenon, which has affected nearly 74,000 farmers and fisherfolk. More than 66,000 he.....»»
Alliance Global Posts Record-Breaking P30-B Net Income in 2023
Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan, achieved a record-breaking net income of P30.3 billion, up 20% year-on-year despite higher inflation, which pushed overall costs and expenses up during the period. Attributable net profit stood at a new high of P19.6 billion, reflecting a 21% increase from the […].....»»
AGI posts record P30.3 billion profit
Alliance Global Group Inc., the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, saw its profit rise by a fifth to reach record high levels in 2023 despite higher inflation, which pushed overall costs and expenses up during the year......»»
Group calls for lease-free installation of broadband links
Like free access to electricity and water lines, the installation of broadband connectivity should not bear additional costs to internet providers, according to CitizenWatch Philippines......»»
Inflation accelerates to 3.7% in March
The increase in the prices of goods and services in the country accelerated for the second straight month in March on the back of faster upticks in food and transport costs, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported yesterday......»»
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. […].....»»
BSP: Inflation surpassed target in March
Inflation likely continued its uptick in March but breaching the target of the central bank for the first time in three months amid more expensive electricity costs, oil and food prices......»»
March inflation may pick up amid high food prices
Inflation likely accelerated for the second straight month in March, mainly driven by high rice prices, prompting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep borrowing costs unchanged at its next policy review in April, analysts said......»»
CARD RBI offers solar loans to combat rising power costs
For the bank, this solar loan program further defines their commitment to creating a brighter, sustainable future for everyone......»»
Fuel-saving tips: How to save on fuel costs
CEBU CITY, Philippines—In an era of rising fuel prices and environmental concerns, saving money on fuel is not only beneficial for your wallet but also for the planet. Whether you’re driving a gas-guzzler or an eco-friendly hybrid around the busy streets of Cebu, there are plenty of strategies you can employ to stretch your fuel.....»»
WATCH: Inside Mober’s charging yard for electric trucks, vans
Establishing charging facilities for electric vehicles comes with significant infrastructure costs, according to Mober CEO Dennis Ng.....»»
El Nino costs Philippine agriculture up to 18.9 mln USD
MANILA, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government said Wednesday that the El Nino dry spell and drought has cost Philippine agriculture over 1 billion pesos (roughly 18.9 million U.S. dollars) while the climate pattern may persist till the second quarter this year. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said El Nino has affected over 23,000 farmers and fisherfolk, damaged nearly 18,000 h.....»»
NFA mulls hike in selling price
The National Food Authority is considering raising its selling price of rice to as much as P36 per kilogram to recover its costs and keep profit margins after it increased its palay buying price last year......»»
Government urged to develop natural gas industry
Developing the country’s natural gas industry is critical to driving investments that will enhance national energy security, reduce electricity costs and create more jobs for Filipinos, according to the Senate committee on energy technical working group......»»
Inflation quickens to 3.4 percent in February
Inflation quickened to a two-month high of 3.4 percent in February from 2.8 percent in January, snapping four straight months of decline amid faster upticks in food prices such as rice and meat and transport costs......»»
Inflation rises 3.4% in February, ending 4-month decline
The country's inflation rate gained momentum in February 2024 as the costs of food and non-alcoholic beverages surged, ending a four-month decline......»»
Traveling on Peak Times or Off-Peak Times? The Pros and Cons
Ever wondered if it’s smarter to travel when everyone else is or pick a quieter time? When you decide to hit the road can really shake up your travel experience, costs, and how easy things go. Think beyond the logistics – it’s also about what you personally like and how much you can deal with […].....»»
Lower output cuts Philex profit
Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp. saw its 2023 core net income decline to P963 million year-on-year due to lower output and elevated operating costs and expenses......»»
Is the proposed wage hike good or bad for SM?
SM executives are monitoring developments over the proposed legislated wage hike, as it could push up operating costs.....»»