Headwinds greet debut of Chelsea

By Arra B. Francia GENERAL OPTIMISM over the country’s logistics sector failed to sustain Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp.’s (CLC) early gains during its debut on...

Philippines’ LNG imports seen rising as maritime dispute thwarts exploration

THE PHILIPPINES’ reliance on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) will rise in the coming decade as its sole source in the Malampaya gas field...

Duterte: Funding free tuition is now his problem

PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte said on Monday his government has yet to find source of funds for a new law he signed last week...

Duterte backs China’s RCEP

PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday called on Southeast Asia to fight protectionism as he endorsed a China-backed free trade agreement widely viewed as...

Supreme Court rules Marcos to stay at cemetery for heroes

By Kristine Joy V. Patag Reporter THE SUPREME COURT (SC) on Tuesday ruled with finality on the petitions challenging its earlier decision that allowed the burial...

Gov’t plans to import more rice next year

THE NATIONAL Food Authority (NFA) plans to import in 2018 double the rice it is bringing in this year, according to a presentation in...

BMI: Coal to remain primary power source

By Victor V. Saulon Sub-Editor COAL-FIRED power plants will be the primary driver of growth in the country’s power infrastructure segment in the next 10 years,...

ASEAN calls for non-militarization, self-restraint in disputed sea

SOUTHEAST ASIAN foreign ministers ended an impasse on Sunday over how to address disputes with China in the South China Sea, issuing a communique...

Ayala Land net income jumps 18% in 2nd quarter

By Arra B. Francia
SALES from Ayala Land, Inc.’s top three residential brands drove its earnings 18% higher for the second quarter of 2017. The property arm of the...

DoF backs private sector perks to attract more BIR personnel

THE Department of Finance (DoF) said that improvements in non-salary incentives should also be looked into to make government service more attractive, with the...

URC Q2 profit falls amid challenges in PHL, Vietnam

UNIVERSAL ROBINA Corp. (URC) on Monday reported a 23% drop in net income attributable to the parent in the second quarter, amid continued challenges...

Metrobank earnings climb in 2nd quarter

By Melissa Luz T. Lopez,
Senior Reporter
METROPOLITAN BANK & Trust Co. (Metrobank) saw its net income climb during the second quarter, driven by double-digit increases in both commercial and retail...