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MPTC to sell stake in Vietnam firm
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) will sell its Vietnam operations for at least P4 billion to simplify its business structure in preparation for the possible merger with the toll road operations of San Miguel Corp. (SMC)......»»
‘Now is best time for PAL to sell’
This is the best time for flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) to sell a portion of the company, as investors are attracted to buy into it with travel and tourism picking up momentum, according to analysts......»»
PAL denies that it has started the groundwork to sell a minority stake to strategic investor
Philippine Airlines issued a clarification to a news article that claimed PAL was looking to sell a 20% to 25% minority stake to a strategic investor, and that PAL “recently formed a team to ‘receive some offers’”......»»
Filinvest cleared to sell P10 billion fixed bonds
Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corp. received yesterday its permit to sell up to P10 billion in fixed bonds consisting of a base offer of P7 billion and an oversubscription option of P3 billion......»»
DoF considering IPOs for LandBank, DBP
The Philippine News Agency reported that the Department of Finance, under new Secretary Ralph Recto, is “exploring amendments to the charters of the Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines”, which Mr. Recto said could include “their possible public listing, to broaden the local capital market.”.....»»
Landbank-DBP merger not pushing through – Recto
The planned legal merger of the Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines is no longer pushing through as Finance Secretary Ralph Recto deviates yet again from his predecessor......»»
Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023
The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Marcos denies family’s ill-gotten wealth anew, accuses critics of propaganda
Marcos sought to downplay well-documented evidence that the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had stripped government coffers of at least $5 billion and that his family acquired millions-worth of stolen loot that they even took with them to exile in Hawaii......»»
5 Kim Soo-hyun roles that stole our hearts
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun never fails to make our hearts flutter with his drama roles throughout the years and his ongoing drama, “Queen of Tears”, is not an exception. Kim Soo-hyun was first popularly known in the 2011 South Korean high school drama, “Dream High”, where he played the role of Song Sam Dong,.....»»
If you love “The Tortured Poets Department”, listen to these other Taylor Swift songs
Swifties worldwide collectively went on “Do Not Disturb” mode as American singer Taylor Swift dropped her newest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on Friday, April 19, 2024. Everyone prepared themselves to listen to a total of 15 new songs. Still, the singer-songwriter never fails to keep some tricks up her sleeves as she shocked the.....»»
NFA fails to meet palay procurement target in February
The National Food Authority continues to struggle in beefing up its rice buffer stock as its buying price remains uncompetitive against private traders, worsened by lesser harvest in February......»»
My Sexy Conversations with Fr Rene
Fr Rene Ocampo never fails to amaze me because I had the most intimate conversation with him on issues that the Roman Catholic Church was and has been sensitive about: sex and gender equality......»»
UN Security Council fails to pass US resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
In a recent session at the United Nations Security Council, Russia and China vetoed a US draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s ongoing.....»»
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......»»
Philippines central bank keeps key interest rates unchanged
MANILA, April 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Monday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate at 6.5 percent, and the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities at 6 percent and 7 percent respectively. In a press conference, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona said the latest inflation path has shifted slightly higher but still remains within targe.....»»
PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says
The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»
UnionDigital Bank revenue grows to over P5 billion
UnionDigital Bank, the digital banking arm of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines, saw its revenue grow to over P5 billion in 2023 mainly driven by higher deposits and loans......»»
Carcar rape: Bank employee claims 17-year-old girl flirted with him
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The two bank employees, who were accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in Carcar City, Cebu on Friday, had refuted the victim’s allegations against them. Bank account officer Chandie Canadalla alleged that the girl asked him to accompany her to the bathroom and went along with his flirting. From the bathroom,.....»»
Philippine central bank keeps interest rates unchanged
MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5 percent, and thus the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the Monetary Board noted that the inflation outlook "was broadly unchanged.".....»»
Philippine central bank keeps interest rates unchanged
MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5 percent, and thus the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the Monetary Board noted that the inflation outlook "was broadly unchanged.".....»»