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Higher output lifts Atlas Mining profit

The improved production of copper and gold more than doubled the bottomline of Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. to P563 million in the first quarter......»»

Category: financeSource: philstar philstarApr 22nd, 2024

SM Prime builds up profit to P10.5 billion

Sy-led integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. booked higher profit in the first quarter on the back of robust revenues, particularly from its malls......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

PAL profit tumbles on price pressures

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines felt the shock of ballooning prices of fuel and services in the first quarter of the year, suffering a 13- percent drop in profit due to higher spending......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Banks reap P92 billion profit in 3 months

Philippine banks turned more profitable in the first quarter, reaping almost three percent higher earnings to P92 billion due to higher net interest income. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Tobacco output seen surpassing 42 million kg this year

The country’s tobacco production this year could expand to a three-year high of over 42 million kilograms on the back of higher demand and better prices, the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Bumper harvest of palay seen in Q1

Despite threats of El Niño, the country’s palay output in the first quarter likely inched up year-on-year to over 4.8 million metric tons on the back of higher yield......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Mining firms prioritizes environmental protection and community empowerment

Representatives from various mining organizations recently convened to launch “Living with a Brighter Future,” a documentary aimed at raising awareness about responsible mining practices. The initiative, part of the Better Mining, Brighter Future campaign, is a collaborative effort involving multiple industry associations. These include the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, the Philippine Nickel Industry.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Appeal to stop mining firm’s activities in Sibuyan junked

The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed a plea filed by residents of Romblon to stop the operation of a mining company on Sibuyan Island......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Developed economies pledge support to Philippines mining sector

Wealthy economies have pledged to ramp up their support for the Philippines’ efforts to revitalize its mining industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Mining groups launch video documentary

Various mining groups have launched an award-potential documentary to reinforce public awareness of responsible mining practices in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Kapitolyo mipahunong sa dolomite mining sa Alcoy

Kapitolyo mipahunong sa dolomite mining sa Alcoy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Central Visayas mining companies collect 3,000 kilos of trash on Earth Day

Central Visayas mining companies collect 3,000 kilos of trash on Earth Day.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Indigenous people criticize business as usual mining practices

BRASILIA, Brazil - Indigenous representatives from 35 countries issued a declaration Thursday criticizing the fact that they are too rarely consulted about mining that takes place on or near their lands, an issue that has become more acute with increased demand for minerals needed in the transition to a cleaner energy system.'We recognize and support the need to end fossil fuel reliance and shift to renewable en.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Philippines rescuers find girl alive 60 hours after landslide - Philippines

Three-year-old has given fresh hope of finding more survivors in a gold-mining village where death toll has climbed to 27 The rescue of a child nearly 60 hours after a landslide hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has been hailed as a miracle after searchers had given up hope of finding more survivors. The girl, who the Philippine Red Cross said was three years old, had been among scores of people missin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

DENR: Review of mining rules underway

The DENR said it welcomes the calls of Sen. Risa Hontiveros to conduct an investigation into the environmental and social impacts of mining and quarrying, and to address the shortcomings in policies related to extraction of natural resources. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

3 dead, 7 missing in Toledo City mining pit collapse

TOLEDO CITY, Cebu — Three individuals were confirmed dead while seven others have remained missing following a landslide at the mining pit of the Carmen Copper Corporation in Toledo City in midwestern Cebu on Monday afternoon. Personnel of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) have been conducting search and rescue operations since […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  balitaRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Government to issue guidelines for faster mining permits

The government is expected to issue the guidelines for streamlining the processing of mining permits within the year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

DENR, mining firm ink accord to rehabilitate Agusan Sur riverbank

BUNAWAN, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 8 March) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philsaga Mining Corp. (PMC) have agreed to rehabilitate a riverbank to provide easier access to the globally acclaimed Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary (AMWS) located in Lake Panlabuhan, Loreto town in Agusan del Sur. They signed on […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024