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Medical Doctors, Inc. to conduct virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 16
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Philex Mining Corp. to hold Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on July 9 at Grand Hyatt Manila
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Peso weakness ‘temporary’ — BSP
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THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees the recent peso weakness as temporary amid the expected delay in the US Federal Reserve’s policy easing.
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Meralco rates to go down by almost P2 per kWh in June
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RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see a nearly P2 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduction in their electricity bills this month, instead of the previously announced rate hike. Meralco made the announcement after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered all distribution utilities and electric cooperatives to implement a…
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External debt hits $128.7B as of end-March
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THE PHILIPPINES’ outstanding external debt stood at a record $128.7 billion as of end-March, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. Data from the central bank showed that external debt rose by 8.3% from $118.8 billion in the same period a year ago. It was also higher by 2.6% from…
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PHL gov’t should consider raising taxes, analysts say
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THE GOVERNMENT should consider raising taxes in order to ramp up revenues and meet its fiscal consolidation targets, analysts said.
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Impact Pioneers Network awards grants to climate startups
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By Angela Kiara S. Brillantes, Special Features and Content Writer As the planet continues to deal with environmental problems, impact investing has become a tool to support and bring about significant change on a larger scale. For instance, investments in climate startups are building more resilient and sustainable communities. To…
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IBPAP honors IT-BPM companies at Solaia 2024
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Various Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) companies received recognition last Friday in Solaia: The IT-BPM Awards 2024 held during the 20th year celebration of the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). “This inaugural awards event highlights their innovative initiatives, resilience, and contributions to industry…
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GCash launches new partnership with Meridian, allowing transfers from over 12,000 US banks to GCash accounts
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From US to Dubai, GCash and Filipino Communities come together to celebrate PHL Independence Day GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, brought the spirit of Filipino independence to overseas Filipino communities this June. From the vibrant streets of New York City to the sun-kissed shores of…
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The Philippines looks up to Estonia’s best practices as first foray into online voting for OFWs set in 2025
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The Philippines is eyeing to duplicate the success of online voting in the European country of Estonia in line with the goal of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to make it easier for Filipinos living and working abroad to cast their votes in next year’s midterm election. In a recent…