The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed optimism that local economic growth in 2023 could hit between 6.5 to 7.5 percent despite gloomy forecasts by analysts about world economic recession next year. At the same time, FFCCCII members expect...
Through the collaboration of the University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Foundation Inc. (UPMAFI) and the Henry Sy Foundation Inc. (HSFI), the country’s premier higher learning institution recently opened the doors of the UP College of Medicine (UPCM) Henry Sy Sr Hall. Herbert Sy (first from...
Misamis Occidental 2nd district Rep. Ando Oaminal helped kicked off the political clan's "expanded" gift-giving tradition for local folk ahead of Christmas. Misamis Occidental 2nd district Rep. Ando Oaminal (2nd from left) leads the distribution of gift packs to local residents at the City Gym on...
Henry Cavill just announced via social media that he will no longer be playing Superman. Cavill wrote, “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone.” He continued, “I will, after all, not be returning as Superman.” “After being told by the...
The Filipino-Chinese business community has thrown strong support behind Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual, who is facing opposition on his confirmation at the Commission on Appointments. In a statement, the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc....
Monde Nissin Corporation reported a 21 percent drop in attributable core net income to P5.6 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to increased logistical costs, investments in organizational resources, and investments. In a statement, the firm said its attributable core net income fell by a...
Food manufacturer Monde Nissin Corporation reported that its net income dipped 0.9 percent to P2.3 billion in the first quarter of 2022 while core attributable net income dropped 13.5 percent to P2.1 billion. In a media briefing, the firm said its earnings benefited from lower interest expense due...
Food manufacturer Monde Nissin Corporation reported that its unaudited net income fell 60.5 percent to P3.2 billion in 2021 primarily due to one-off items related to its Arran convertible note and initial public offering. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said attributable...
Synergy Grid and Development Philippines, Inc. has declared its first quarterly cash dividend amounting to P1.6 billion or P0.22 per share, 10 percent higher than the P0.20 per share dividend distributed and paid out last Jan. 10, 2022. The firm said its Board of Directors approved the P.022 cash...
Angel Thoughts Meet three youthful techies with grand dreams and plans for the country’s computer technology industry! They are childhood friends Ian Bangayan, 40, Henry Chua Jr., 32, and Darlon Sayarot, 30. Ian Bangayan So convinced are they about digital technology’s contribution to the...
SMDC is among those at the forefront of turning us into a nation of homeowners, bringing the "shelter" dream of every Filipino closer to reality. At the center of its development strategy is convenience—that Filipinos are given the opportunity to own quality homes in good, premium areas, such as...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is now investigating the reported hacking and data breach on servers of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB In a statement on Wednesday, Jan. 12, NPC Commissioner John Henry D. Naga said the poll body was ordered to appear for a "clarificatory...
