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Phl economy soars but no jobs created

October 21, 2013 - 12:00am

The Philippines will continue to see robust growth in 2013 and 2014 based on strong domestic consumption and an increase in...

Business

Electronic exports starting to recover

July 28, 2013 - 12:00am

The electronics industry is witnessing a recovery, boosting hopes for a five-percent growth in 2013 after suffering a slump last year.

Business

Genting HK, AGI to invest another $1.2 billion in Phl

October 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Genting Hong Kong and its local partner Alliance Global Group (AGI) will invest another $1.2 billion in the Philippines in the next three years, encouraged by favorable macroeconomic fundamentals, government’s...

Business

PCCI claims open access will push up power rates

May 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Open access, or the freedom of end users to buy their electricity from power plant owners, will push up the already excessive power rates in the country.

Business

Plastic sales to drop

May 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Local plastic manufacturers expect a continuous drop in sales to both domestic and export markets this year resulting from moves toward banning or regulating the use of plastic bags.

Business

Japanese firms coming back to Phl

March 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Big ticket investors from Japan have found new interest in putting stakes in the Philippines.

Business

EDC, NCC push for lower domestic shipping cost

March 4, 2012 - 12:00am

The Export Development Council (EDC) has decided to relaunch its advocacy to bring down domestic shipping cost, including port charges.

Business

Better logistics infrastructure needed to boost trade, says PIDS

February 12, 2012 - 12:00am

Exporting countries like the Philippines need to continue improving its transport and logistics infrastructure to seize new opportunities in the global markets.

Business

Mindanao power utilities nix sale of hydro plants

February 12, 2012 - 12:00am

If the national government cannot come out with a privatization plan for at least five hydro-electric plants in Mindanao that assures consumers that electric rates will not go up to levels in Luzon and the Visayas,...

Business

DA lowers export fee this month

January 29, 2012 - 12:00am

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started implementing the 0.2 percent export fee for all species caught in Philippine waters that are processed and then sold abroad.

Business