SEC affirms P2M fine vs NOW Corp., CEO
The case concerns the alleged misleading disclosures of NOW Corp. on the supposed P2.6 billion unpaid obligation to the Philippine government......»»
Sandigan affirms Benguet ex-cashier’s 89-year sentence
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of a former cashier of the Benguet provincial government for multiple counts of malversation of public funds over a cash shortage amounting to P4.08 million......»»
SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles
The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a ruling of the Sandiganbayan that allowed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate congresswoman Rizalina Seachone-Laneta to post bail in the plunder charges filed against them in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork scam......»»
Sandigan affirms dismissal of forfeiture vs 3 coco levy firms
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the finality of the dismissal of a forfeiture case against three of the firms created out of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund, also known as the coco levy funds, during martial law......»»
PSAC affirms commitment to public-private collaboration
The Private Sector Advisory Council is ramping up efforts to foster economic growth and poverty reduction through collaboration between governments and the private sector......»»
CA affirms doctor’s conviction for rape
The Court of Appeals has affirmed celebrity doctor Joel Mendez’s conviction in January 2020 for attempted rape and two counts of rape through sexual assault......»»
SC affirms conviction of man caught with fake bills
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man arrested for possession and use of counterfeit Philippine peso bills......»»
Ombudsman affirms decision to indict ex-SRA chief
The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier decision indicting former Sugar Regulatory Administration chief Hermenegildo Serafica for the delay in the procurement of farming tools worth P5.7 million......»»
SC affirms lawyer’s dismissal for hiding murder case folder
The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal from government service of a lawyer for hiding the records of the Ruby Rose Barrameda murder case in his file cabinet at Malacañang......»»
Belle Corp sets PLC tender offer price at P0.85/share
Belle Corp and Premium Leisure Corp were both voluntarily suspended for the day yesterday after BEL disclosed details of its proposed tender offer to acquire PLC’s public float and eventually delist PLC from the exchange......»»
Belle to start P5.3 billion tender for PLC shares
Belle Corp., one of the portfolio investments of the Sy family’s SM Investments Corp., will start tomorrow its P5.3 billion tender offer to buy out the minority shareholders of subsidiary Premium Leisure Corp. , which will result in the latter’s delisting from the Philippine Stock Exchange......»»
Premium Leisure Corp to be voluntarily delisted
The PSE suspended trading in Premium Leisure Corp yesterday after PLC’s parent company, Belle Corp., announced that it would conduct a tender offer for all of PLC’s outstanding common shares “for the purpose of eventually causing the filing of an application for the voluntary delisting of PLC.”.....»»
Landmark power joint venture to cost $3.3 billion
Energy powerhouses Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), Aboitiz Power Corp. and San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) have forged a $3.3-billion deal to help boost the country’s energy security and make affordable power accessible to more consumers......»»
Metro Pacific exploring purchase of Ayala Corp.’s LRT-1 stake
Back in mid-January, news broke that Ayala Corp. was looking to sell its 35% stake in Light Rail Manila Corp. to the Villar Group, but that AC’s co-investor, Metro Pacific Investments, had the right of first refusal under its shareholders agreement......»»
Japanese firm to double stake in REDC
Japanese conglomerate Tokai Corp. will double its equity exposure in Repower Energy Development Corp., a subsidiary of Pure Energy Holdings Corp......»»
MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards
It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»
Ayala Corp. is interested in selling LRT-1 stake to Villar Group
Bilyonaryo is reporting from a source that Ayala Corp. is interested in selling its 35% stake in Light Rail Manila Corp. to Manny Villar, but that Metro Pacific Investments, AC’s co-investor in LRMC, has a right of first refusal......»»
Ayala Corp. impacted by Mitsubishi’s discount stake sale
Ayala Corp shares were down as much as 5.7% yesterday on news that Mitsubishi Corp. has started a process to sell 8.6 million AC common shares at a 7% to 9% discount to Wednesday’s P696/share close......»»
SEC issues CDO vs bogus Ayala group
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a cease and desist order versus groups using the name of Ayala Corp. to illegally solicit investments......»»
OceanaGold Philippines files for P7.9-B IPO
OceanaGold Corp. a Canadian gold mining company [link], has filed an application to the SEC to conduct an IPO for its Philippines-based subsidiary, OceanaGold Philippines......»»
SEC OKs Citicore Renewable IPO
The Securities and Exchange Commission has given its green light to the P11.252-billion initial public offering of Citicore Renewable Energy Corp......»»