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PNB books 10.4% growth in Q1 income

Philippine National Bank of tobacco and airline magnate Lucio Tan booked a 10.4-percent increase in earnings to P5.31 billion in the first quarter from a year-ago level of P4.81 billion, boosted by core business growth and lower credit provisions......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition

“The amendments are unnecessary, not urgent, and could worsen the situation of the Filipino people. The process is also alarming since adding the provision ‘unless provided by law’ gives Congress the power to revise or even reverse the constitutional provisions through ordinary legislation." The post ‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

PUP students protest privatization

Students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines said that they are not fully against the National Polytechnic University Bill but only against certain provisions that put the University in the pit of privatization and commercialization. The post PUP students protest privatization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

4th mode of Cha-cha

In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

First Gen income up 4 percent to P15.4 billion in 2023

Lopez-led power firm First Gen Corp. grew its income by four percent to P15.4 billion in 2023, from the previous year’s profit of P14.3 billion, mainly due to contributions from its geothermal subsidiary Energy Development Corp......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

First Lady leads DSWD payout for indigent seniors

First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the ceremonial payout by the Department of Social Welfare and Development of the increased social pension for indigent senior citizens yesterday at the DSWD’s central office in Batasan, Quezon City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

What books do you read and recommend?

I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I don’t read investing books......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Government borrowings down 31 percent to P89 billion in April

The government slashed its borrowings by a little over 30 percent to P89 billion in April, following declines in debt from both the domestic and foreign markets......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Envi group mulls Writ of Kalikasan on Samal-Davao bridge

An environmental coalition is considering legal action on the Samal Island-Davao City Bridge project (SIDC) after seeing little action from the city government on the environmental damages that the project may bring to both Davao and Samal Island......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

Filipinas spikers vow to put up a fight in AVC Challenge Cup

The Philippine women’s volleyball team will try to make do with what little preparation it had as it tries to reach for the stars and defy overwhelming odds in the AVC Challenge Cup slated May 22-29 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

A treat for the graduates awaits at SM Seaside Cebu

After several years of hard work, endless exams, and sleepless nights spent studying, the end is in sight. Graduation season is finally here! Let your beloved graduates know that you appreciate all the all-nighters they’ve pulled by giving them a little something to mark the occasion. Just in case you haven’t picked up on the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

GOCC dividends surge to P88.6B - The Manila Times

DIVIDEND remittances from state-owned firms have ballooned to almost P89 billion just a little over four months into 2024, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said on Monday. The government was said to have collected P88.6 billion from 47 government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) as of May 6, 11 times higher than the P8 billion recorded during the same period last year. "These dividends form a major source of n.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

‘A Philippine Social Science Award in graduate education’

My column today provides a little window for my readers on what might be possible in the encouragement of scholarly work by young Filipino scholars. (I apologize, in part, because to some extent, the material is partly related to my family history.).....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

China s Xi, former Taiwanese president push unification

Taipei, Taiwan - Chinese leader Xi Jinping met former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, wrapping up an 11-day "journey of peace" aimed at promoting unification between Taiwan and China.Although unification with authoritarian China has little support in democratic Taiwan, according to public opinion polls, Ma and Xi used the meeting to promote a vision they.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Declining public trust: Long list of problems in PCSO

FOR THOSE willing to play the odds, the small price of a lottery ticket holds up the magic power of possibility, the freedom from financial worries and deprivation, the dream of a different life come true. The little bit of chance enlivens with its promise of relief from the burdens of poverty or for those who are not poor, for more of the good life. Filipinos have embraced the Lotto. It is part of national life......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

EDITORIAL - ‘Horrifying’ gentleman’s agreement

In diplomacy, every word is carefully chosen to accurately convey even the most nuanced message and leave little room for misinterpretation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Where’s the law vs epal?

With a year to go before the midterm elections, public spaces are again being littered with billboards, posters and streamers of politicians, bearing messages to the public using any flimsy excuse, such as greetings on little known occasions, or even advising motorists to drive carefully......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

LITTLE BOY

A boy picks scraps from homes burned down by the fire last Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Muslim Village, Purok 7, Barangay 76-A. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com).....»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Marcos assures fair treatment for Quiboloy, rejects conditions on surrender

“It seems to me a little bit tail wagging the dog that he is the one setting conditions to the government on his case, when is the accused and the subject of a warrant of arrest,” Marcos said partly in Filipino......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos assures fair treatment for Quiboloy, rejects conditions on surrender

“It seems to me a little bit tail wagging the dog that he is the one setting conditions to the government on his case, when is the accused and the subject of a warrant of arrest,” Marcos said partly in Filipino......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024