Economic managers plan China infra roadshow in late Sept.

CABINET OFFICIALS will visit China on Sept. 27-29 in a bid to attract more potential infrastructure investors as well as to review the progress...

Philippine bond market size up 10.2% at end-June despite rising yields – ADB

LOCAL currency bond issuances in the Philippines rose by an annual 10.2% at end-June, driven by the government’s retail bond offering together with strong...

Sta. Lucia Land builds Luzon, Davao land bank

HOMEBUILDER and mall owner Sta. Lucia Land, Inc. (SLI) is growing its land bank with the acquisition of over 50 hectares (503,488 square meters)...

Pag-IBIG increases Mindanao loan takeout target to P8.6 billion

DAVAO CITY – Home Development Mutual Fund, also known as Pag-IBIG Fund, is increasing its loan takeout target in Mindanao to P8.6 billion this...

Bourse ends in another record high

LOCAL EQUITIES turned around at the last minute to finish at a fresh historic high after trading much of the day with losses, with...

Peso unchanged in choppy trade amid N. Korea tension

THE peso held steady against the dollar even as the greenback surged against the yen as currency traders brushed off the latest missile fired...

Tender offer for chemicals trader LMG’s 34% stake withdrawn

By Arra B. Francia PRIVATE holding firm Newmanholdings, Inc. has withdrawn its tender offer to acquire the remaining 34% of listed chemical trader LMG Chemicals...

PSEi finishes with new record high

By Arra B. Francia Reporter INVESTOR CONFIDENCE grounded on looming tax reform and end to the Aug. 22-Sept. 19 Chinese “ghost month” propelled the Philippine Stock...

Court orders Maynilad rate increase

By Victor V. Saulon Sub-Editor A QUEZON CITY COURT has granted the petition of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. for enforcement of an arbitral award granting a...

Foreign chambers pitch reforms to Duterte gov’t

By Elijah Joseph C. Tubayan Reporter FOREIGN BUSINESS chambers in the country yesterday set the tone for engagement with the over one-year-old government of President Rodrigo...

Aquino to be charged over Mamasapano operation

OMBUDSMAN Conchita Carpio-Morales has affirmed the finding of probable cause to charge former president Benigno S.C. Aquino III before the Sandiganbayan for the Mamasapano...

JRU notches 7th win after beating Letran

By Michael Angelo S. Murillo Reporter THE Jose Rizal University (NCAA) Heavy Bombers strengthened their hold of solo third place in the standings of Season 93...