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The future NAIA

A world-class Ninoy Aquino International Airport is soon to become a reality following the takeover of the airport by the San Miguel Corp.-led consortium by Sept. 14 this year, according to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

UnionBank income plummets in Q1

Union Bank of the Philippines booked a net income of P2 billion in the first quarter, down by 41.2 percent from the same period a year ago, as the bank continued to allocate resources toward its takeover of the retail banking business of global banking giant Citi in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

NAIA deal signing set in Malacañang on Monday

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. will get the blessing of no less than President Marcos in its takeover of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as the Chief Executive is expected to witness the signing of the concession on Monday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Haiti: Urgent Action Needed amid Growing Lawlessness

(Washington, DC) - Haiti is on the brink of a total collapse or takeover of the state as violent criminal groups seeking to overthrow the government have attacked police officers and state institutions, including prisons, Human Rights Watch said today. The groups' actions have brought economic activity, the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance, and nearly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

The best is yet to come

With the situation turning from bad to worse at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), it’s not surprising that there is growing anticipation for the takeover by the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) group of NAIA’s rehabilitation and operation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Aboitiz Equity Ventures closed transaction to acquire 40% interest in Coca-Cola PH

The takeover of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc.  by Aboitiz Equity Ventures and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has closed upon completion of “all conditions precedent” to the transaction......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

A glance at government s windfall from SMC’s NAIA takeover

The winning bid of the San Miguel Corp.-led consortium for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport translates to a government revenue share of P911.1 billion over a 25-year period, significantly higher than the other bidders’ revenue share offer of between P342.1 billion and P416.9 billion over the same period......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

‘Hostile takeover 101’

Never come between a sabungero and his chickens or there will be hell to pay!.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

The deal of the century

That is how San Miguel Corporation’s takeover of the operations and management of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the next 25 years turns out to be......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

‘Higher NAIA passenger fees loom upon private takeover’

Filipinos should brace for higher passenger service charges of as much as 95 percent at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport when its management goes to the hands of a private group......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

UnionBank profit down 28 percent to P9.2 billion in 2023

The earnings of Union Bank of the Philippines dropped by 27.8 percent to P9.2 billion in 2023 from P12.74 billion in 2022, as the listed bank booked higher provisioning and integration costs from the takeover of the retail banking business of global banking giant Citi in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

MGen completes takeover of SPNEC

MGen Renewable Energy Inc., a subsidiary of Manila Electric Co., has completed its P15.9- billion investment in SP New Energy Corp.......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

NFA head, 138 others suspended

National Food Authority administrator Roderico Bioco and 138 other officials and employees involved in an alleged anomalous sale of NFA rice to two traders were placed yesterday on preventive suspension for six months......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Ombudsman suspends NFA execs amid cheap rice sale probe

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel said that the Department of Agriculture has implemented the Ombudsman's preventive suspension order for the officials allegedly involved in the “improper” sale of rice buffer stocks......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Local execs reaffirm support for activities of Army engineering unit

Local officials reassured support for the development initiatives of the 549th Engineering Combat Battalion on Saturday, a day after its new commander assumed leadership of the unit, involved in rehabilitation projects in conflict-stricken Moro-dominated towns......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

DOJ: We still have a strong case

Department of Justice officials believe they still have a strong case against six former Manila Arena guards allegedly involved in the disappearance of six sabungeros or cockfighting aficionados, Assistant DOJ Secretary Mico Clavano said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Anti-Kaliwa Dam priest challenges Ombudsman case dismissal

A convener of the Stop Kaliwa Dam Network filed a petition for certiorari before the Court of Appeals on Thursday, challenging the dismissal of an Ombudsman case against officials involved in the construction of the project's access road......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam

The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Iran s Navy Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Iran's navy seized an oil tanker on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman that once was at the center of a major crisis between Tehran and Washington, officials said. The seizure further escalates tensions in the Mideast waterways.The vessel was once known as the Suez Rajan and was involved in a yearlong dispute that ultimately saw the U.S. Justice Department seize 1 million barrels of Irani.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

‘Mayo Uno 6’ protesters released from detention

Each activist was handed bail with an amount of P6000 for illegal assembly and P36,000 for a direct assault for a total of P42,000......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024