Vires, AG&P step up plans for LNG vessel, says DoE
THE Energy department has identified Vires Energy Corp. and Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Co. (AG&P) as potential investors in a floating facility for imported gas, as the country prepares for the depletion of its sole supplier of the energy resource.
Duterte’s Israel trip seen to boost economic ties
THE PHILIPPINE government is expected to ink up to 15 private sector agreements during President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s official visit to Israel this week, Philippine Ambassador to Israel Nathaniel G. Imperial said.
DMW: Over 150,000 OFWs to benefit from Taiwan, HK pay hikes
WAGE HIKES being implemented by Taiwan and Hong Kong (HK) are expected to benefit more than 150,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) working there starting the end of this year, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Wednesday.
Oscar nominations packed with firsts, but no clear best picture favorite
LOS ANGELES — Netflix’s 1930s Hollywood drama Mank led a diverse field of Oscar nominations on Monday packed with historic firsts but with no clear front-runner for the highest honors in the movie industry.
Greenergy ends partnership with RYM, landowners
ANTONIO L. Tiu-led Greenergy Holdings, Inc. on Tuesday announced that it had discontinued its partnership with RYM Business Management Corp. and some landowners after the termination of a memorandum of agreement (MoA).
8990 Holdings files for P27-billion follow-on offering
8990 Holdings Inc. on Friday said it filed documents for its P26.59 billion follow-on offering (FOO), which it described as a "re-IPO (initial public...
Sacrificed at the altar of law and politics
By Marvin A. Tort
Almost every day, I pass by the unfinished structure of what should have been the second building of Ospital ng Makati. This Malugay Street...
External trade continues slump in June as coronavirus pandemic drags on
THE COUNTRY’S exports and imports continued to plunge, albeit at a slower pace in June, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday.
Jackie Buntan feels proud to represent PHL in ONE Championship’s US debut
JACKIE Buntan may have been born and raised in the United States, but she is proud to represent her Filipino heritage on the global...
GT Capital seeking partners to develop property in Cavite
GT Capital Holdings, Inc. is looking for local or foreign partners to help develop portions of the P20 billion worth of land it received after its divestment from Property Company of Friends, Inc. (Pro-Friends), a top official said last week.
World Bank raises Philippine growth outlook
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is likely to grow by 6% this year amid strong domestic demand and despite elevated inflation, the World Bank said, raising its forecast from 5.4% in January.
BSP to inspect institutions’ cybersecurity defenses
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will soon require financial institutions to demonstrate the robustness of their cybersecurity systems.
"Now prior to offering electronic payments...