<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> There are still many improvements that could be made, however, which is why the UK government is committing hundreds of millions of pounds to boost digital performance as part of its 2022-25 Roadmap for Digital and Data. This plan has a particular emphasis on improving access and […]
FDI inflows drop to 3-year low in Sept.
A US dollar note is seen in this June 22, 2017, illustration photo. — REUTERS By Keisha B. Ta-asan, Reporter NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) slumped to the lowest level in over three years in […]
Congress ratifies P5.77-T national budget
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter PHILIPPINE LAWMAKERS on Monday ratified the Bicameral Conference Committee report on the P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024, with the education, infrastructure, and defense agencies receiving the biggest increases. […]
Meralco customers to see lower bills in December
Residential customers of Manila Electric Co. will face lower electricity bills in December. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS in areas served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see lower electricity bills […]
Gov’t still has room to hike sin taxes — experts
A man arranges bottles inside a liquor store in Quezon City, March 15, 2021. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCAS SIN TAX REFORMS have helped generate much-needed revenues to support healthcare programs and curb consumption, but the government still […]
Okada listing, Uy relief seen in PH Resorts deal
By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter THE partnership of listed gaming and tourism holding company PH Resorts Group Holdings, Inc. with Okada Manila’s operator could become a possible mode of backdoor listing, according to analysts. BDO Capital […]
SEC clears Angeles Electric’s direct public offering
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light for the direct public offering of Pampanga-based electricity provider Angeles Electric Corp. amounting to P708.01 million to fund the company’s projects. In a statement on Monday, […]
ALI unveils Arillo eco-tourism estate in Nasugbu
AN ARTIST’S RENDITION of Ayala Land, Inc.’s new eco-tourism estate Arillo. — COMPANY HANDOUT By Miguel Hanz L. Antivola, Reporter AYALA LAND, Inc. (ALI) broke ground on Thursday for its new 62-hectare eco-tourism estate called Arillo in […]
D.M. Wenceslao takes majority stake in Bay Resources for P232M
LISTED D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Inc. (DMW) subscribed to P232.17-million worth of shares in Bay Resources and Development Corp., providing fresh capital and securing a majority stake in the latter. In a stock exchange disclosure on Monday, […]
Damosa Land eyes new project in Davao City next year
DAVAO CITY — Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI) is planning to launch an exclusive community project in Puan, Davao City next year. DLI President Ricardo “Cary” F. Lagdameo told BusinessWorld that the company will develop a high-end horizontal […]