Iris Gonzales
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SC halts move to tax POGOs
The controversial Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators industry scored a major victory yesterday after the Supreme Court halted the government’s move to tax POGOs. → Read More
RSA apologizes for Skyway mishap
Tycoon Ramon Ang, president and chief operating officer of San Miguel Corp, apologized yesterday to the victims of the freak accident at the Skyway Extension project site in Cupang, Muntinlupa. → Read More
MVP Group to help government distribute, store COVID-19 vaccine
The MVP Group of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is in talks with the government for possible participation in the logistics and warehousing requirements of a COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
Index ends week higher on portfolio adjustments
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied yesterday, surging 133.47 points to close at 7,970.02. → Read More
SM Prime expands office leasing portfolio in Iloilo
SM Prime Holdings Inc. has expanded its office leasing footprint in Iloilo. → Read More
Sideways trading seen this week
The Philippine stock exchange is expected to trade sideways this week. → Read More
Stock weakness persists as market waits for news
The stock market index was still unable to gain strength yesterday. → Read More
Stocks open week ahead of earnings results
The stock market opened the week on a weak note, ending flat ahead of the expected release of corporate earnings results this week. → Read More
PAL to do follow-on offering this year
PAL Holdings Inc. (PAL), tycoon Lucio Tan’s listed flagship airline company, may push through with its planned follow-on offering (FOO) this year following the entry of Japan’s ANA Holdings Inc. → Read More
Trade chief backs Razon takeover of Hanjin business
Ports tycoon Enrique Razon sees a huge potential in Hanjin’s facilities in Subic Bay and such interest is very much welcome, the country’s trade chief said. → Read More
Lack of trading impetus keeps stocks in red zone
It was an uneventful day at the Philippine stock market again yesterday with the index ending in red zone. → Read More
Stocks flat as blue chips take break
After flirting with the bull market on Wednesday, the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended flat yesterday and was up by just 41.85 points, or 0.51 percent, to end at 8,100.30. → Read More
Stocks taper off ahead of Chinese New Year
The stock market declined yesterday ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday break. → Read More
Tiger Asia acquires 66.67% of Okada Manila
Tiger Resort Asia Limited, the parent company of Tiger Leisure and Entertainment Inc., has completed the acquisition of 66.67 percent of Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG), paving the way for the backdoor listing of Tiger Resort, operator of Okada Manila integrated casino resort in Parañaque City. → Read More
Market may trade sideways this week
The stock market this week may be characterised by follow through buying on Chinese New Year ahead of the release of the January inflation numbers, according to First Metro Investment Corp. vice president Cristina Ulang. → Read More
Vista Land bags award
Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., the Villar family-owned integrated property developers and the country’s largest homebuilder, has been recognized recently in the 6th International Finance Awards 2018. → Read More
Ayala, Yuchengco seal merger of school units
The Ayala and Yuchengco Groups have executed their plan to merge their education units after obtaining the approval of the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC). → Read More
Index makes huge gains as foreign funds return
The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index rallied yesterday, opening the month of February on a strong note. → Read More
Stocks fall anew, global jitters spook investors
The stock market declined anew yesterday as global jitters spooked most investors. → Read More
Megaworld sets aside P65 billion for project spending in 2019
Megaworld Corp., the Andrew Tan-owned property developer, is setting aside P65 billion for capital spending this year as it continues to expand on the back of steady demand for residential, office and mall spaces. → Read More