The Philippines may become a $2 trillion economy in the next decade should reforms on education, infrastructure, renewable energy, among others, are sustained, the head of the World Economic Forum (WEF) said. In a briefing on Tuesday, March 19, Børge Brende, WEF president, said that they are...
Maynilad Water Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), in partnership with DMCI Holdings and Marubeni Corporation, is planning to issue bonds worth up to P15 billion. Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) said it has assigned the highest Issue...
SMIC expansion to focus more outside NCR By James A. Loyola The Sy family’s flagship SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) is increasing its focus on the countryside as it continues to see potential for regional development and targeted high growth sectors. In a statement, the firm said...
Countryside Investments Holdings Corporation (Countryside), a company wholly owned by Leandro Leviste, is investing over P5 billion to help propel the development of rural Batangas. In a statement, Leviste said this will be done in partnership with his renewable energy firm Solar Philippines Power...
Despite a strong 29.9 percent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in December 2023, the country’s full-year 2023 FDI net inflows reached only $8.9 billion, a 6.6 percent decline, from the $9.5 billion net inflows recorded in 2022, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN)) President Marcos has proven himself to be "best salesman" of the Philippines based on the investment pledges he has collected from his trips abroad. Thus, said Senior...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker’s office) President Marcos' relentless efforts to woo foreign investors are beginning to bear fruit, House Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Sunday,...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers. There are bigger and better things in the pipeline under the Marcos administration, according to Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers. This, as Barbers...
Recently-delisted conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corporation expects to continue posting double digit growth this year after it reported a 90 percent surge in consolidated net income to a record P19.9 billion last year from P10.5 billion in 2022. MPIC Chairman, President, and CEO Manuel V....
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Tuesday, March 5 assured the Department of Education (DepEd) that the basic education would be closed to foreign investment as it is important to preserve the country’s values and instill nationalism among the youth. Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara,...
While its core banking, retail, and real estate businesses continue to generate huge profits, SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) is relying on its portfolio investments for future growth and to steadily increase its share in total earnings in the coming years. SMIC President and CEO Frederic C....
The Sy family’s flagship SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) reported a 25 percent growth in consolidated net income to P77 billion in 2023 from the P61.7 billion earned in 2022 as the company continues to address needs of customers amid uncertain economic conditions. In a disclosure to the...
