Over $1 billion investment to Philippines from US, says Raimondo
MANILA, The Philippines: During an official visit to Manila, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has said that U.S. companies have announced investments totaling more than US$1 billion in the Philippines.In a first of its kind for the Philippines, Raimondo headed a two-day trade and investment mission that included executives from 22 companies, such as United Airlines, Alphabet's Google, Visa, KKR Asia Pacific.....»»
MacroAsia FY23 profit: P1.1-B (up 132%)
MacroAsia posted an FY23 net income of P1.07 billion, up 132% from its FY22 net income of P0.46 billion, lifted by a 74% increase in in-flight catering revenues to P3.98 billion and a 53% increase in ground handling and aviation services to P3.14 billion......»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
Jollibee FY23 profit: P8.8-B (up 16%)
Jollibee posted an FY23 net income attributable of P8.8 billion, up 16% from its FY22 net income of P7.6 billion. Systemwide sales were up 16.3% to P345 billion, with the biggest growth coming from China (+21.9%), the Philippines (+17.6%) and EMEA (+16.0%)......»»
Philippines, Vietnam to expand trade ties to $10 billion
The Philippines and Vietnam will explore untapped areas for cooperation to expand their bilateral trade from $7 billion to $10 billion in the coming years, according to President Marcos......»»
Foreign investment pledges plummet in Q1
Investment pledges from foreign firms approved by investment promotion agencies plunged by nearly 64 percent from January to March compared to last year’s level amid a stubbornly high inflation and steep borrowing costs......»»
NEDA touts Philippines as ideal investment destination
The National Economic and Development Authority is urging investors to consider the Philippines for their expansion plans, given reforms to improve the country’s investment climate and available opportunities......»»
Marcos confident meeting with US, Japan will not affect China’s investment to PH
Marcos confident meeting with US, Japan will not affect China’s investment to PH.....»»
Cosco ventures into RE with P552 million investment
Cosco Capital Inc. of retail tycoon Lucio Co has formalized its renewable energy venture with a P552-million investment for a majority stake in a company that operates a hydropower plant in Oriental Mindoro......»»
KATRIBU on the impact of Maharlika Investment Fund on the Moro and Indigenous Peoples
A speech delivered by Beverly Longid, KATRIBU National Convenor, during the Maharlika Investment Fund forum organized by the First Quarter Storm (FQS) Movement......»»
Praise for PH energy investment climate
Praise for PH energy investment climate.....»»
Yexel Sebastian ‘biktima’ rin sa investment scam: Naipit lang po tayo
PINALAGAN ng social media personality at toy collector na si Yexel Sebastian ang inilabas na ulat ng GMA News kung saan inireklamo siya sa Department of Justice (DOJ) kaugnay ng umano’y “junket investment scam” na umabot ng P50B. Matatandaang base sa report ng “24 Oras”, umabot daw sa 30 katao ang nagreklamo sa National Bureau.....»»
Dutch investment to boost Bulacan airport development
Dutch investment to boost Bulacan airport development.....»»
NTC blocking unlicensed investment apps
The National Telecommunications Commission has ordered the blocking of access to the website and app of foreign exchange platform MiTrade, accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of offering investment opportunities without the necessary license......»»
[ANALYSIS] A soft and range-bound stock market that has not lost its luster
Whatever your investment intentions are, stick to companies within the investment areas that both have short-term and long-term potential.....»»
Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’
IBON Foundation notes that the logic behind the push for economic Cha-cha is “fundamentally flawed.” “More foreign investment does not mean development,” IBON states, adding that despite the increase in annual foreign investment inflows since the 1980s, this did not translate to growth and development for the Philippine economy. The post Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
‘Investment spending rebounds in 2023 4Q, driving GDP growth’
‘Investment spending rebounds in 2023 4Q, driving GDP growth’.....»»
Baron Geisler proud sa 1st investment sa showbiz: ‘Dapat mapunta talaga sa tama’
NGAYON pa lang nag-uumpisang mag-invest ang batikang aktor na si Baron Geisler sa kabila ng mahabang panahon niya sa showbiz industry. Ito ang ibinunyag mismo ni Baron matapos makapanayam ng PopLife.ph kamakailan lang. Proud pa ngang chinika ng aktor na ang first-ever investment niya ay ang ipinapatayong bahay sa Cebu na para sa kanyang pamilya......»»
PRO-Western Visayas boosts safety with P2.6M investment in whistles, raincoats
PRO-Western Visayas boosts safety with P2.6M investment in whistles, raincoats.....»»
LGUs, 6th ID unite to ensure security of investment hubs
The Army’s 6th Infantry Division and local government units are to expand cooperation in securing the surrender of more local terrorists to sustain the peace spreading around now in potential investment destinations in provinces under its jurisdiction......»»
Jayda proud na ibinandera ang 1st investment ngayong 2024: ‘My own condo unit!’
SUPER proud ang Kapamilya singer-actress na si Jayda Avanzado sa kanyang milestone ngayong nagsisimula pa lang ang taong 2024. Sa Instagram, masaya niyang ibinandera ang ibinili niyang condominium unit kalakip ang ilang selfies habang hawak-hawak ang susi ng kanyang bagong titirhan. “Starting the year with some fulfillment: my first big girl purchase & investment of.....»»