<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Every employee can relate to the struggle and anxiety of meeting project deadlines and work activity timelines. There was even a time when most of us wondered if we could track our work activities. Thankfully, the introduction of time tracker apps has greatly improved the organization of […]
Debunking common digital gambling myths
DigiPlus’ gaming apps such as BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and PeryaGames all strictly follow the regulations and guidelines put forth by PAGCOR. As with any popular form of entertainment, myths amd misconceptions about gambling abound, some of which are spun by gambling patrons themselves. After all, gambling mainly involves games of chance, […]
Gross borrowings up 22% in Feb.
BW FILE PHOTO By Luisa Maria Jacinta C Jocson, Reporter THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) gross borrowings rose by 22% in February as domestic debt surged, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported. Data from the BTr showed that total gross borrowings jumped to P419.973 billion in February from P343.625 billion […]
Investors ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Philippines amid headwinds
FOREIGN INVESTORS are “cautiously optimistic” about the Philippine economy, which is expected to grow by 6-7% this year. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ WALTER BOLLOZOS By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter INVESTORS are “cautiously optimistic” on the Philippines amid geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds, Bank of America’s (BofA) top executive in the […]
ADB urges Philippine gov’t to broaden online tax take
Figures are seen in front of displayed social media logos in this illustration taken on May 25, 2021. — REUTERS THE PHILIPPINE government must consider expanding taxes for digital services and enhance revenue collection efforts, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) official said. “We know with just from the COVID [pandemic,] […]
US private sector ready to invest more in PHL
United States dollar banknotes and an American flag are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo. — JAKUB PORZYCKI/NURPHOTO VIA REUTERS CONNECT A MAJOR American business group is vowing to help boost trade between the United States and the Philippines, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. called on Washington to […]
PSE OKs initial listing of OceanaGold IPO shares
THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has approved OceanaGold Philippines, Inc.’s listing of 2.8 billion shares for its P7.9-billion initial public offering (IPO) under the bourse’s main board. In a notice posted on its website dated April 12, the PSE said it had approved the initial listing of the stocks with […]
Conti’s, Wendy’s eye 12% growth in sales with new provincial stores
CONTIS.PH CONTI’S and Wendy’s operator Eight-8-Ate Holdings, Inc. is banking on new stores in the provinces to boost system-wide revenue by 12% this year, according to its chief executive. “This year, we’re slowing it down,” Joey R. Garcia, president and chief executive officer at Eight-8-Ate, told reporters on Friday. “We’re […]
Monde Nissin allots P7.2-B capex this year to support growth plans
MONDE Nissin Corp. has allotted P7.2 billion for its capital expenditure (capex) budget this year to support the company’s growth plans, according to its chief financial officer (CFO). The capex budget will come from the company’s operating cash flow and will be used on facilities and to increase production, Monde […]
AC Health eyes Cebu, Davao for potential M&As
AYALA Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) is looking at the cities of Cebu and Davao for possible mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and investments as the company tries to expand its presence, its top official said. “Our M&A and investment pipeline is still very strong,” AC Health President Paolo Maximo F. […]