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EDITORIAL — Stopping ‘POGO politics’

There’s narco-politics, so it isn’t farfetched that Philippine offshore gaming operator firms have financed election campaigns and other political activities in this country. The specter of “POGO politics” is being raised as one of the arguments for the abolition in this country of all forms of offshore gaming, where funds are difficult to trace......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Oil price rollback expected on June 11

Oil firms are expected to implement a rollback on pump prices on Tuesday, June 11......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Smart supports government push vs scams

Telco giant Smart Communications has supported the government’s push to partner with telecommunications firms and connectivity providers to stop online and text-based scams and unsolicited text promotions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

3 NPA members surrender in Sultan Kudarat

Three members of the New People’s Army, from a group that extorted money from construction firms involved in infrastructure projects in Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato provinces, surrendered on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Oil price hike set on June’s first Tuesday

Oil firms will implement a price hike in pump products on the first week of June......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Manufacturing growth slows in May

The Philippine manufacturing sector expanded at a slower pace in May despite improved demand conditions as firms saw declining workforce numbers, according to S&P Global......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Mixed adjustments expected in early June

Oil firms are expected to implement mixed adjustments to pump prices on June 3......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 31st, 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

Web threats on Philippine firms triple; Smart warns vs fake cell towers

The Philippines sustained the third highest volume of online threats against businesses across six economies in Southeast Asia in 2023, prodding enterprises to improve their digital defenses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Contact centers post slowing attrition rate

Contact center firms in the country are registering declining attrition rates amid flexible work arrangements and expansions being undertaken in the countryside, according to the Contact Center Association of the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Gasoline, diesel prices up 40 centavos per liter starting May 28

MANILA, Philippines — Oil companies are raising local pump prices by up to 40 centavos per liter effective Tuesday, May 28. In separate advisories, the oil firms announced a 40-centavo increase in the prices of diesel and gasoline per liter while kerosene would go up by 30 centavos. Shell Pilipinas and Petro Gazz will adjust.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

BSP to propose law vs illegal money service firms

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is set to propose legislation against illegally operating money service businesses (MSBs) and nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs) who are not registered with the central bank......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Oil price hike expected on last week of May

Oil firms are expected to implement an increase on pump prices on May 28......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Gasoline prices down, diesel up today

Local oil firms implemented mixed adjustments in petroleum prices today, with the prices of diesel and kerosene increasing, while that of gasoline declined......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

EDITORIAL — From POGO to IGL

It looks like the government is finally preparing to phase out Philippine offshore gaming operator or POGO firms – by transforming them into so-called IGLs, or internet gaming licensees......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Gasoline prices to drop for third consecutive week

Oil firms might implement mixed adjustments in pump prices during the third week of May following the two-consecutive weeks of oil price rollback......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Coal plants named primary culprits for power supply shortage — report

Energy consumer advocacy group Power4People (P4P) coalition condemned coal plants run by different firms in the country, named by a study as the “primary culprits” for the continuous predicaments of the country’s power grids......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

State subsidies drop by 8 percent to P20 billion in Q1

The government cut down its budgetary support to state-run firms by eight percent to almost P20 billion in the first quarter, with the bulk of the subsidies meant to support the agriculture sector......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Fuel price rollback set in 2nd week of May

Oil firms are set to implement a rollback in pump prices on Tuesday, May 14. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024