FOREIGN INVESTORS are “cautiously optimistic” about the Philippine economy, which is expected to grow by 6-7% this year. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ WALTER BOLLOZOSBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterINVESTORS are “cautiously optimistic” on the Philippines amid geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds, Bank of America’s (BofA) top

Figures are seen in front of displayed social media logos in this illustration taken on May 25, 2021. — REUTERSTHE PHILIPPINE government must consider expanding taxes for digital services and enhance revenue collection efforts, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) official said.“We know with just from

United States dollar banknotes and an American flag are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo. — JAKUB PORZYCKI/NURPHOTO VIA REUTERS CONNECTA MAJOR American business group is vowing to help boost trade between the United States and the Philippines, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.

THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has approved OceanaGold Philippines, Inc.’s listing of 2.8 billion shares for its P7.9-billion initial public offering (IPO) under the bourse’s main board.In a notice posted on its website dated April 12, the PSE said it had approved the initial listing

CONTIS.PHCONTI’S and Wendy’s operator Eight-8-Ate Holdings, Inc. is banking on new stores in the provinces to boost system-wide revenue by 12% this year, according to its chief executive.“This year, we’re slowing it down,” Joey R. Garcia, president and chief executive officer at Eight-8-Ate, told reporters

MONDE Nissin Corp. has allotted P7.2 billion for its capital expenditure (capex) budget this year to support the company’s growth plans, according to its chief financial officer (CFO).The capex budget will come from the company’s operating cash flow and will be used on facilities and

AYALA Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) is looking at the cities of Cebu and Davao for possible mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and investments as the company tries to expand its presence, its top official said.“Our M&A and investment pipeline is still very strong,” AC Health

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BW FILE PHOTOPag-IBIG has come a long way from its origin on June 11, 1978 via PD 1530 to address two mandates that it continues to uphold: a national savings program and affordable housing finance for workers.From a fragmented set up of two separate funds

NINJA VAN PHILIPPINES FACEBOOK PAGELogistics company Ninja Van Philippines seeks to boost its presence in provincial areas to help address retail challenges, according to its country head.“Our logistics infrastructure has already expanded to second- and third-tier cities,” Jose Alvin Perez, country head of Ninja Van