Chevron ‘open’ to talks but DoF wants gov’t control of leased lot
CHEVRON Philippines Inc. said on Wednesday that its lease contract with a subsidiary of state-led National Development Co. (NDC) had been beneficial for both the government and the company, with the deal entered into “in compliance with all Philippine laws and regulations.”
AMLC, PAGCOR ink deal on money laundering risks
THE ANTI-MONEY Laundering Council (AMLC) inked deal with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) to tighten their cooperation for its feedback mechanism amid money laundering and terrorism financing risks that come amid the rise in internet-based casinos, casino junkets, as well as Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
The Proof is in the Patty: MOS Burger opens soon in PHL
MOS burger, one of the largest brands in Japan, will open in February in the Philippines.
SMIC in gender-inclusive index
TWO Filipino companies have been acknowledged by Bloomberg for its commitment to provide a gender-inclusive work environment.
Facebook spurred central banks to study use of digital currencies
TOKYO — The challenge posed by Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency likely prodded major central banks to set up a new group to study the potential for issuing their own digital currencies, a former Bank of Japan executive said on Wednesday.
What are you doing to mark Chinese New Year?
WE DON’T think there’s such a thing as too much luck, so collect good fortune and extra calories for this Lunar New Year by attending these events, all set around the city, the Lunar New Year, celebrating the Lunar New Year this weekend.
Intermittent fasting: Safe and sustainable—or fad diet?
IT’S THE hottest two words on every dieter’s lips these days — intermittent fasting (IF). Celebrities are obsessed with it: in Hollywood, A-listers Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, and Chris Pratt all swear by IF, while local showbiz hunk Carlos Agassi and actors Christopher Roxas (husband of Gladys Reyes) and Marco Alcaraz (Precious Lara Quigaman’s better half) have attributed their slimmer figures to it.
ASEAN research office revises 2020 PHL inflation forecast to 3%
THE ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) maintained its growth forecast for the Philippine economy at 6.4% this year but revised its inflation rate projection upwards.
DPWH promising 20-30% cut in EDSA congestion in 2020
TWO road projects are expected to relieve Metro Manila’s main circumferential road, known as EDSA, of at least 20% of its vehicle load this year, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said.
House committee approves fiscal regime bill for mining
THE House Committee on Appropriations approved Wednesday an unnumbered substitute bill seeking to establish a fiscal regime for the mining industry.
Ceres basking in another spirited run in AFC CL ’20
CERES-NEGROS Football Club hurdled another test in the preliminary phase of the AFC Champions League 2020 after defeating Port FC of Thailand, 1-0, in an away match in Bangkok on Tuesday to advance to the qualification playoff match next week.
Djokovic swats aside Ito to reach third round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE -- Defending champion Novak Djokovic dispatched Japanese wildcard Tatsuma Ito 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.