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Read more →DigiPlus hits bump in Brazil venture
Digital entertainment company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has encountered another obstacle in its venture in Brazil.
Read more →Fiscal reforms to unlock GDP gains for Philippines – World Bank
The Philippines could generate fiscal gains equivalent to as much as 7.1 percent of gross domestic product by improving tax collection and making public spending more efficient, according to the World Bank.
Read more →Globe leans on GCash, data centers for value
Telco-to-tech giant Globe Telecom Inc. is betting on its digital units to pick up more investor interest as it moves to cushion its recent profit slowdown.
Read more →JKS buys P2.88 billion PhilWeb shares, ups stake to 14.2%
Technology firm JKS Tech Solutions Inc. is raising its stake in listed gaming service provider PhilWeb Corp. to 14.22 percent through the purchase of additional shares worth P2.88 billion.
Read more →MGEN advances S$1.2 billion gas plant in Singapore
Meralco PowerGen Corp. of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is now advancing its S$1.2-billion (about P58.7 billion) hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plant on Jurong Island, Singapore.
Read more →Mitsubishi charges ahead with plans to export hybrid
It is no secret that Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. plans to manufacture a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and position the country as an export hub for hybrid vehicles.
Read more →‘New auction rules put Semirara coal output at risk’
The Semirara coal mine in Antique could face zero output if the government awards the new contract solely to the highest bidder, regardless of mining expertise, its current operator warned.
Read more →SEDA Law honors Piki Lopez for RE transition, development
In its recent celebration of 25 years of leadership in the legal sector, SEDA Law awarded its prestigious Silver Coin Tribute to Federico “Piki” Lopez, chairman and CEO of the First Holdings Group, during a gala dinner attended by some 600 leaders from business, government and professional sectors.
Read more →Stocks tumble as Trump rejects Iran proposal
The local stock market started the week on a sour note amid renewed concerns over possible prolonged oil supply disruptions.
Read more →Taiwanese firm eyes $1 billion plant in Clark
A Taiwanese technology firm plans to invest $1 billion for a manufacturing facility in New Clark City, according to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority.
Read more →Pump prices to fall Sept. 29 after 3 straight weeks of hikes
Motorists will see lower pump prices starting September 29.
Read more →Retirement doesn't start at 65. It starts with the choices you make today.
It is often viewed as something to think about only after a long career or once the children have become independent.
Read more →Lalamove sets wheels in motion across Mindanao, more parts of Visayas
Mobility and delivery services will soon be available in key cities across Mindanao and the islands of Panay and Negros.
Read more →LPG prices to fall P3 per kilo before possible P10 hike
he tax-driven cut may be followed by a P10-to-P15 increase in October.
Read more →Learn and grow: Bayan Family of Foundations and Global Dominion Partner
The partnership will strengthen and enhance the creation of valuable content on finance education for individuals and businesses through the program Ka-partner Academy. The partnership enables both organizations to advance sustainable development goals for better education, economic growth and reduced inequalities.
Read more →Globe posts strongest 2026 network performance in August — DICT report
Globe posted its strongest network performance so far this year in August, recording its highest overall score and fastest average download speed in the latest Telco Report Card of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Read more →Aboitiz shines in Jakarta
With the Philippines’ power market liberalized, much of the responsibility for securing the energy future rests with the private sector.
Read more →ACEN gets ERC nod for La Union power deal
ACEN Corp. has secured approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to supply La Union Electric Co. Inc. ‘s (Lueco) power requirements for 10 years.
Read more →Bearish trades seen this week
The local stock market is expected to continue moving with a bearish bias this week amid concerns on inflation.
Read more →Businesses turn more optimistic
Businesses turned more optimistic about the months ahead as firms anticipated stronger consumer demand and increased activity during the holiday season, while households were less pessimistic about their prospects.
Read more →Controlling social media
There were two rather disturbing pieces of news last week.
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