45-day experimental traffic scheme urged
BACOLOD City Councilor Wilson Gamboa has filed a resolution authorizing the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) and the Traffic Management Unit (TMU) to conduct a 45-day temporary traffic experime
Registration still open for chessfest
MALE and female chess players from Negros island as well as guest players from other neighboring provinces can still register for the 1st George S. Aguirre/Atty.
Sinophil eyes P1 billion from sale of assets
Sinophil Corp., an investment holding firm 45 percent owned by Belle Corp., expects to generate P1 billion from the sale of some assets as it moves to streamline its operating structure and get into businesses with high-growth potential.
NTC plans new rules for cheaper, better cellphone services
Amidst calls from the Senate for an improvement in the current mobile phone service regime, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) plans to issue at least five new circulars hopefully by next week aimed at reducing the cost of and improving the quality of cellular phone services in the country.
Seminar on asset foreclosures set
The Center for Global Best Practices will hold a one-day seminar titled “Defensive & offensive strategies against asset foreclosures” on July 31 at the Edsa Shangri-la, Mandaluyong City.
Jollibee to open 2 outlets in Qatar
Local fastfood giant Jollibee Foods Corp. is further expanding its presence in the Middle East region with plans to put up two stores in Qatar – one Jollibee and one Chowking.
Airport project seen to generate up to P10 billion in new investments
Investments worth up to P10 billion are expected to enter Boracay after the private sector builds its new international airport, Caticlan International Airport Development Corp. (CIADC) Financial adviser Joey Valdes said.
Dollar edges up in Asia ahead of economic reports
TOKYO – The dollar edged up against the euro and the yen in Asian trade Monday as investors waited on the sidelines ahead of a series of key economic reports and a central bank meeting in Europe.
Crisis caused local SMEs save up on transport: survey
MANILA – The global economic crisis has led small and medium enterprises (SME) in the Philippines to rethink transportation costs, according to the latest UPS Asia Business Monitor.
RP shares close 0.38% lower
MANILA – Philippine share prices closed 0.38 percent lower in listless trade Monday as investors searched for fresh leads, dealers said.