Women-owned businesses getting more loans; non-performing assets less than 2.5 pc: Smriti Irani at WEF
Davos [Switzerland], January 17 (ANI): Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said her government in New Delhi is working with a mantra of women-led development, and it has helped in empowering them. She said the PM Awas housing scheme, where a majority of the beneficiaries are women, and the Ujjwala gas connection for poor women have helped empower them. The total number of gas connections in India rose.....»»
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.....»»
Nearly 50,000 UK businesses on verge of collapse - report
Construction and real estate are among the hardest hit sectors, researchers say The number of UK businesses on the brink of bankruptcy skyrocketed by more than a quarter at the end of last year amid a "debt storm" triggered by a series of interest rate hikes, a report from a group of insolvency specialists re.....»»
Women s Month: Oldest Filipina runner, women from all walks of life join Women s Run
Brave and bold women participated at the Women’s Run in SM Mall of Asia Complex last Sunday, celebrating women who have paved the way and have broken barriers in their careers and daily lives by being strong and fearless......»»
AMLC freezes assets of 8 terrorist groups
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has issued orders to freeze the assets of eight groups and a person designated as terrorists by the Anti-Terrorism Council......»»
Recto revives plan to sell NAIA assets
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has revived plans to sell the assets of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and turn it into a new business district to generate additional revenues for state coffers......»»
Bank assets grow 10 percent to P24.8 trillion
Philippine banks’ assets grew by 10.3 percent to P24.81 trillion in January from the P22.49 trillion recorded a year ago, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas,.....»»
West divided over seizing Russian assets - Bloomberg
France and Germany have warned that outright confiscation would reflect badly on the West's financial system A rift is growing between Western allies over confiscating frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine as they continue to argue over legal ways to use the immobilized funds, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. &n.....»»
Resilient facilities, adequate rescue assets, among priorities in DRRM, says OCD chief
Resilient facilities, adequate rescue assets, among priorities in DRRM, says OCD chief.....»»
Converge ICT Solutions, Dito Telecommunity sign Master Facilities Provisioning DEAL to share assets
Converge ICT Solutions, Dito Telecommunity sign Master Facilities Provisioning DEAL to share assets.....»»
Converge, Dito agree to share cable assets
Connectivity firms Converge ICT Solutions Inc. and Dito Telecommunity Corp. have decided to work together and have signed an agreement to share their cable assets to expand their coverage and improve services......»»
Philippine Company Earns Lead Safe PaintCertification
1 March 2024, Quezon City, Philippines. Architectural, marine, automotive, traffic, textile, and industrial paints produced by a 100% Filipino-owned paint company were declared Lead Safe Paint (LSP) following a third-party certification that verifies paints contain less than 90 parts per million (ppm) total lead, the most stringent regulatory limit for lead content in pain.....»»
Philippine Company Earns Lead Safe PaintCertification
1 March 2024, Quezon City, Philippines. Architectural, marine, automotive, traffic, textile, and industrial paints produced by a 100% Filipino-owned paint company were declared Lead Safe Paint (LSP) following a third-party certification that verifies paints contain less than 90 parts per million (ppm) total lead, the most stringent regulatory limit for lead content in pain.....»»
Navigating Unsecured Debt Relief: A Comprehensive Guide
In the realm of financial management, unsecured debt stands out as a common challenge for many. Unlike secured debts, which are tied to assets like homes or cars, unsecured debts include credit card balances, personal loans, and medical bills. These can accumulate quickly, often overwhelming individuals. This article aims to explore debt relief options specifically […] The post Navigating Unsecured Debt Relief: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Kagay An......»»
DTI: More businesses registered in 2023
DTI: More businesses registered in 2023.....»»
ICT FY23 net income down 17% to US $511-M
International Container Terminal Services, the multi-national port operator owned by Enrique Razon, posted FY23 net income of $511 million, which was down 17% from FY22’s $618 million due to a “non-recurring and non-cash impairment of goodwill” related to ICT’s acquisition of Pakistan International Container Terminal, and to various other increases in expenses and liabilities......»»
AEV seeks to grow non-power businesses
Conglomerate Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) aims to significantly expand the contribution of its non-power business in the coming years as part of the group’s diversification strategy......»»
Comelec registration hits 1 million new voters in less than a month
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said there are more than a million registration applicants, barely a month after the registration period started on Feb. 12. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia said on Saturday as of March 6, a total of 1,027,572 applications were processed nationwide in Comelec offices, satellite centers and “Register Anywhere Program” (RAP).....»»
PSC turns to Marcos on compliance issue with world anti-doping body
The Philippine Sports Commission will seek no less than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. help when it contests the non-compliance accusation of the World Anti-Doping Agency that has now been elevated to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for resolution......»»
Plugging loopholes and leakages
Less than two years after it took effect, Republic Act 11900, or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, may already need a thorough review in order for our legislators to find out whether indeed there are serious flaws and loopholes in the law and in its implementation and enforcement......»»
Pag-IBIG releases P28 billion in home loans
The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG, released a record P28 billion in housing loans in the first quarter for nearly 20,000 members......»»