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THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said on Friday it will take a «wait-and-see» approach for now on the planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) deal between The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), Aboitiz Power Corp., and San Miguel Corp. (SMC).
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working closely with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to make some essential medicines more affordable for senior citizens.
DFNN [DFNN 3.00, down 4.8%] [link] said that its board has approved a plan to raise P450 million through private placements. The company plans to use the proceeds to settle debts, venture into cybersecurity and AI, and buy or develop new gaming platforms.
DAVAO – After a setback at the Apo Golf Classic, Mafy Singson is poised to bounce back stronger in the ICTSI Palos Verdes Championship, which begins Tuesday, March 19, at the Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club here.
Universal Robina [URC 41.40 unch] [link], the Gokongwei Family’s consumer foods manufacturer, posted an FY23 net income of P12.8 billion, which was down 12% from FY22’s P13.6 billion which URC said was a “high base” due to the gains recognized on the sale of land. Full-year sales were P158.4 billion (up 6%), operating income was P17.4 billion (up 14%), and core net income was P12.6 billion (up 6%). URC said that its core net income was boosted by “operating income growth”, but “tempered” by the drag of “higher interest rates”.
MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Thursday called on the House of Representatives to reallocate the budget earmarked for the proposed Charter change plebiscite toward constructing more classrooms amid the learning crisis.
MANILA, Philippines — Facing the loss of a loved one is a deeply emotional experience, and the last thing families should worry about during this period are financial burdens. Singlife Philippines understands this, which is why their new Cash for Funeral Costs plan empowers Filipinos to plan for end-of-life expenses with peace of mind.
MANILA, Philippines — A teachers’ group has called on the government to prioritize increasing teachers’ wages and building new classrooms instead of allowing foreign ownership of schools through amendments to the Charter.