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Publicly listed ISM Communications, a holding company controlled by former Trade Minister Roberto "Bobby" Ongpin, is preparing to further increase its stake in Eastern Telecommunications Phils. Inc. (ETPI) from 57.7 percent to 77.7 percent with the acquisition of the stakes of Smart Communications and the government in ETPI.


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                    [Summary] => ISM Communications Corp. has completed the acquisition of an additional 40-percent stake in Eastern Telecommunications Phils. Inc.  (ETPI) from Australian Gigahertz Network International Pty Ltd. (AGNI) for $8.21 million (roughly P419.4 million).


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 ISM directors Roberto Ongpin, Gregorio Araneta, Craig Ehrlich, Scott Sproule and Eric Recto, represent the investors in the three companies.


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 ISM directors Roberto Ongpin, Gregorio Araneta, Craig Ehrlich, Scott Sproule and Eric Recto, represent the investors in the three companies.


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Ongpin-led ISM to raise its stake in ETPI to 77.7%

July 24, 2006 - 12:00am

Publicly listed ISM Communications, a holding company controlled by former Trade Minister Roberto "Bobby" Ongpin, is preparing to further increase its stake in Eastern Telecommunications Phils....

Business

Ongpin group takes control of ETPI

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | March 17, 2006 - 12:00am

ISM Communications Corp. has completed the acquisition of an additional 40-percent stake in Eastern Telecommunications Phils. Inc. (ETPI) from Australian Gigahertz Network International Pty Ltd. (AGNI) for $8.21...

Business

ISM Communications OKs $8.2-M private placement

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | September 7, 2005 - 12:00am

Shareholders of ISM Communications Corp. have approved the $8.2-million private placement of Ashmore Investment Management Ltd., Boerstar Corp. and Araza Resources Inc. to jointly subscribe to approximately 45.92...

Business