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NFA ordered to submit documents on P93 million rice sale

Ombudsman Samuel Martires on Thursday went to the National Food Authority main office in Quezon City to personally serve a subpoena that would compel the agency to submit several documents in connection with the alleged anomalous sale of P93.75 million worth of NFA rice to two traders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

‘NFA lost P112 million after rice sale to traders’

The National Food Authority has incurred losses of at least P112 million after the sale of 150,000 bags of rice at only P25 per kilo to some traders, according to a farmers’ group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

House probe on irregular sale of NFA rice set on March 7

The House agri committee will investigate on Thursday the disadvantageous sale of 75,000 sacks of deteriorating or aging rice by the NFA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

PLDT, ABS-CBN call-off P6.75-B SkyCable deal

PLDT and ABS-CBN “mutually decided not to proceed with the sale of Sky Cable to PLDT under the sale and purchase agreement signed by and among the parties in March 2023.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

‘Stop sale of highly toxic mercury-added skin lightening products’

‘Stop sale of highly toxic mercury-added skin lightening products’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

AbaCore raises P200 million from asset sale

Listed holding company AbaCore Capital Holdings Inc. has raised P200 million from the sale of another Batangas property......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Vista Land $2-B bond sale withdrawn due to lack of interest

Bilyonaryo reported that Manny Villar’s Vista Land and Lifescapes is walking away from its bond sale due to lack of investor demand......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

A Brown targets P1.5 billion from preferred share sale

A Brown Co. Inc. is targeting to raise up to P1.5 billion from the sale of preferred shares......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

ABS-CBN clarified PCC has not completed its review of broadband business sale to PLDT

ABS-CBN clarified that the Philippine Competition Commission has not completed its review of the proposed P6.8 billion sale of Sky Cable’s broadband business to PLDT......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Davao Light pushes for paperless billing

The Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) is advocating for paperless billing, citing its positive impact on the environment. Fermin Edillon, the head of the Reputation Enhancement Department at Davao Light, emphasized the company's large customer base and the significant paper consumption associated with traditional billing. He highlighted the environmental benefits of opting for paperless bills, urging Dabawenyos to consider this eco-friendly alternative. Despite the availability of paperless billing options, Edillon acknowledged that some still prefer traditional paper bills. However, Davao Light has enhanced its paperless bill services, offering options such as the MobileAP app for internet users and the Ebill text option for those without internet access. While promoting paperless billing, Edillon clarified that traditional paper bills will still be available. Residents expressed support for paperless billing, citing its convenience, but also emphasized the need for considerations, especially for those less proficient with technology. The push for paperless billing aligns with efforts to reduce environmental impact and enhance customer convenience......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Crowd elevates Ed Sheeran concert in Philippine return after 6 years

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran was back in the Philippines for the first time in six years, and his Filipino fans made sure his Manila 2024 concert was one for the books......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Cebu Pacific books P8 billion profit in 2023

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific found itself landing on solid ground in 2023, as it booked a profit of nearly P8 billion on the back of a resurgent demand for air travel......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Books, greens & unfinished business

I recently had lunch with very busy insurance executives and since the topic was about insurance, I raised the question on how prepared were they for retirement or even semi-retirement. Of course, NO ONE, not a single one, had really entertained the thought or been working on the inevitable......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

A century of Philippine accountancy

In my long life as a professional writer – aside from being a fictionist, journalist and academic – I’ve occasionally been asked to write books for both private and public institutions and individuals, usually to commemorate an important milestone. My clients have included banks, power and energy companies, accounting firms, NGOs, business tycoons, politicians and thinkers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Sy-led Dominion Holdings books higher income in 1st quarter

Earnings of Dominion Holdings Inc. (formerly BDO Leasing & Finance Inc.) jumped by 30 percent to P75.9 million in the first quarter from P58.3 million in the same period last year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Birthday girl Toring throws block party as NU books UAAP finals return

She may have been the birthday girl, but it was Sheena Toring who wrapped up a gift for the National University Lady Bulldogs by pulling off a clutch performance in their finals-berth clinching victory over the FEU Lady Tamaraws on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Really sad : Daniel Radcliffe at odds with JK Rowling over transgender stance

Radcliffe, who played boy wizard Potter in the wildly successful film adaptations of Rowling's best-selling books, has found himself at odds with Rowling on the thorny issue of gender identity......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Bibliomania, a passion for books

People have been collecting written materials ever since the invention of printing......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

PNB books 10.4% growth in Q1 income

Philippine National Bank of tobacco and airline magnate Lucio Tan booked a 10.4-percent increase in earnings to P5.31 billion in the first quarter from a year-ago level of P4.81 billion, boosted by core business growth and lower credit provisions......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Trump historic trial: Takeaways from 1st day of hush-money court case

Donald Trump entered the history books on Monday, becoming the first former US president to stand trial on criminal charges. Here are key takeaways from the opening day of “The People of the State of New York vs Donald J. Trump,” in which he faces charges of falsifying business records to conceal “hush money” payments.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024