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Think tank urges reforms based on PPP experience

By Ted P. Torres | November 1, 2014 - 12:00am

A high profile think tank has urged government to institutionalize reforms based on the four-year performance of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program.

Business

Phl urged to prepare now for Asean integration

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | March 11, 2014 - 12:00am

The Philippines should prepare early for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) set to take effect next year to be able to compete with its counterparts in the region, former Finance Secretary Roberto de Ocampo sai...

Business

Veterans Bank launches multi-functional ATM/ID card

September 9, 2013 - 12:00am

As part of its business expansion plan for the remainder of the year 2013, local commercial banking player Philippines Veterans Bank (PVB) offers a new innovative and value-added service to its clientele called the...

Business

Veterans Bank launches all-in-one ATM/ID card

By PR | September 3, 2013 - 12:00am

As part of its business expansion plan for the remainder of the year 2013, local commercial banking player Philippines Veterans Bank (PVB) offers a new innovative and value-added service to its clientele called the...

Freeman Cebu Business

PVB launches all-in-one ATM card

August 27, 2013 - 12:00am

Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) has installed several automated teller machines (ATMs) in the province of Batangas, and introduced its unique VeteranTeller All-in-One ATM-identification card.

Banking

For coveted upgrade sustainability is key, says Moody’s exec (First of two parts)

April 8, 2013 - 12:00am

Despite an upgrade from a rival agency, it may take a while before the Philippines could notch an investment grade status from Moody’s Investors Service.

Business As Usual

Phl needs to control smuggling to preserve economic gains, experts say

February 26, 2013 - 11:30pm

Business

San Miguel eyes SM stake in MRT-7

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | October 22, 2010 - 12:00am

Diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is pursuing the buyout of the SM Group and other minority investors in the $1.3-billion Metro Rail Transit Phase 7 (MRT-7) project, a top official of the project’s...

Business

Next Finance chief to inherit yawning budget deficit

By Iris Gonzales | June 16, 2010 - 12:00am

The Aquino administration will inherit a widening budget deficit and huge holes in the government’s revenue stream because of rampant corruption and smuggling but despite the challenging task, old names are...

Business

Listed call center to acquire majority stake in software firm

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | March 4, 2006 - 12:00am

Paxys Inc., the only call center listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange, plans to acquire a majority stake in Global Idealogy Corp. (GIC), a leading provider of corporate mobile software applications in the domestic...

Business