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3 Sep 2010 at 4:08pm
CEB keeps lead, posts 13% traffic growth
Cebu Pacific (CEB) maintains its significant lead over other airlines with a 13 percent growth in passenger traffic in the first half of 2010. Data from the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) showed that ...
BSP gives nod to $1-B peso bond sale
The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved-in-principle the National Government’s intention to sell P45-billion (equivalent to $1 billion) worth of Global Peso Bond... 3 Sep 2010 at 4:08pm
GREPALIFE posts P3.3-B 7-month sales
A strong surge in life insurance first year premium income and impressive sales in its mutual fund operations have pushed GREPALIFE Financial's total sales to P3.3 billion in the first seven months of... 3 Sep 2010 at 4:08pm
Philex Mining interested in Tampakan mine project
Philex Mining Corp., controlled by Manuel Pangilinan, is studying an investment into the $5-billion Tampakan project in the Philippines two months after a Chinese proposal was pulled. Philex is &ldqu... 3 Sep 2010 at 4:08pm
BSP reports revaluation losses of $334 million from gold reserves
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), for the first time this year, incurred $334 million revaluation losses in its gold holdings in July due to a decline in the prices of international gold. The BS... 3 Sep 2010 at 4:08pm
Tampakan mayor bullish on SMI, other mining investors
The mayor of Tampakan, South Cotabato, expressed high optimism his town will turn into an urban center in two years time "and may even become a city," citing the entry of big-time investors ...
Entertainment news.
Krista, Niño: Out together
Krista Ranillo shows up in a black mini, looking sexy on three-inch heels.
The fabulous Dayrit sisters
In the ‘70s, there were the beautiful Revilla sisters.
3 Sep 2010 at 4:00pmBlind Side on video
Based on the extraordinary true story, The Blind Side arrives on VCD, DVD and Blu-ray. Sandra Bullock, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the movie, stars in the heart-warming real life account of All-American football star...
Arnel Pineda show at Metro Bar
Even before he realized that he is meant for rock stardom, Arnel Pineda has always thought of performing and instilling his love for rock ‘n roll to the Filipino people.
3 Sep 2010 at 4:00pmThe Switch in Party Pilipinas
GMA 7’s Party Pilipinas will provide another fun-filled Sunday afternoon as the hippest party on TV turns special performances to something extraordinary with its theme The Switch!
Business news.
3 Sep 2010 at 4:00pm
Economy seen to grow 6% this year
The economy is expected to hit the six-percent growth projected for the year following the stronger-than-expected economic performance of 7.9 percent in the second quarter of the year, according to think-tank Global Source.
3 Sep 2010 at 4:00pmAbad asks lawmakers to respect Noy's budget reduction program
Budget Secretary Florencio Abad appealed to lawmakers to respect President Aquino’s budget priorities and his austerity and deficit-reduction program.
3 Sep 2010 at 4:00pmERC approves NGCP's P5-billion transmission projects
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has given the go-signal for National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the operator of the country’s power transmission highway, to implement P5 billion worth of new projects.
3 Sep 2010 at 4:00pm2 franchising groups oppose government plan for franchisor guidelines
Two franchise organizations are opposing government plans to set guidelines for franchisors.
3 Sep 2010 at 4:00pmBanks, fund managers more bullish on RP
Banks and fund managers – key players in the financial markets – are increasingly turning bullish on the country’s strong economic prospects this year.
3 Sep 2010 at 4:00pmRP back on fiscal consolidation - Deutsche Bank
Investment bank Deutsche Bank AG of Germany is confident that the Philippines would get back to its fiscal consolidation path next year as long as the administration of President Aquino is able to address several tax policy issues.
