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ERC, NGCP end disputes over permit, regulatory fees
The Energy Regulatory Commission and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines have reached a compromise deal to resolve their longstanding disputes over permit and regulatory fees.
Philippines Resorts closes Donatela Resort in Bohol
PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. of Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy has permanently closed its Donatela Resort and Sanctuary in Bohol after losing the property to Land Bank of the Philippines.
Government eyes retail dollar bond offer by year-end
The Bureau of the Treasury is considering a retail dollar bond offering before year-end as the government looks to tap domestic investors for its financing needs.
World University Rankings 2027
In my previous column, I asked the question “Are we losing our edge?”
Tubig Pilipinas eyes P1.8 billion from follow-on share offer
Listed water infrastructure and utility company Tubig Pilipinas Holdings Inc. is planning a fundraising initiative next year to finance its projects.
Digital sovereignty
It is hardly surprising that the DICT is struggling to get foreign-based social media platforms to comply with local regulations. Perhaps, this should be a prime topic in the ASEAN summit this month to produce a…
Meat importers oppose pork tariff hike
Meat importers have warned that pork prices could rise if the government imposes higher tariff on pork meat.
GSIS solar loans now available to pensioners
The Government Service Insurance System opens its solar energy loan to qualified pensioners, allowing them to borrow up to P500,000 for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems.
Philippines carbon emissions keep rising – CCC
Even as Filipino businesses become more operationally efficient, the country’s carbon emissions continue to rise, according to the Climate Change Commission.
Pryce exits pharma, focuses on gas business
Pryce Corp. is exiting the pharmaceutical business to sharpen its focus on core operations, including the importation and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas.