AGI’s nine-month profit hits P19.3B; Q3 earnings up 10%

ALLIANCE Global Group, Inc. (AGI), the investment holding company of tycoon Dr. Andrew Tan, reported a net income of P19.3 billion in the first nine months of...
SUCCESSFUL RAFFLE DRAW. Wilcon Depot holds the electronic raffle draw for “Wilcon Loyalty Rewards Promo” on Nov. 12. Present during the event were (from left) Wilcon marketing supervisor Kristine Joy Benedicto, Wilcon AVP for Sales and Operations Rowell Suarez, Department of Trade and Industry representative Rosila Egmilan, Wilcon marketing manager Dheza Paras, Wilcon VP for Product Development Eden Godino, Wilcon AVPs for Sales and Operations Francis Lazaro, Desiree Cuerdo, Ruel Godino, and Catherine Guingab.

Wilcon announces winners of Wilcon Loyalty Rewards Promo

WILCON Depot, the country’s leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, held the electronic raffle draw for the “Wilcon Loyalty Rewards Promo” on Nov. 12. The promotion...
The Department of Trade and Industry assured the public on Saturday that there would be no price increases of prime and basic commodities as well as noche buena items until next year. PNA

No price hike for noche buena products, basic commodities until next year – DTI

MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assured the public on Saturday that there would be no price increases of prime and basic commodities...
Men work on the new Main Canopy that will serve as the main entrance and drop off area of the Philippine Sports Institute Complex in Pasig on Nov. 6. President Rodrigo Duterte will start all 100 flagship infrastructure projects within his term and will complete around 38, says Presidential Adviser on Flagship Projects Vince Dizon. ABS-CBN News

All flagship infra projects to start within Duterte term, adviser says

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will start all 100 flagship infrastructure projects within his term and will complete “around 38,” an economic adviser said Friday. Duterte’s “Build,...
Increased government spending, particularly for infrastructure, is pump-priming the economy, paving the way for the Philippines to become a high-income country, government officials say. REUTERS

Closing infra gap key to achieve high-income status – PCOO exec

MANILA – Increased government spending, particularly for infrastructure, is pump-priming the economy, paving the way for the Philippines to become a high-income country, government officials said. In a Palace...
By sponsoring the children’s surgeries for cleft lip and palate, Suntrust Properties, Inc. helps fight bullying and discrimination, improve a child’s physical features, food intake and speech thus making them better performing members of society now and in the future.

Suntrust illuminates on its 22nd year

SUNTRUST Properties, Inc. (SPI) continuously intensifies its efforts in turning dreams into reality not only by providing a home for every Filipino but also...
The National Food Authority (NFA) is extending its distribution of government rice in markets around Negros Occidental until October this year. ABS-CBN NEWS

Rice prices to continue decline – Lopez

TRADE and Industry secretary Ramon Lopez on Saturday said the prices of rice are expected to still go down due to Rice Tarrification Law. “Maganda po ang presyuhan...
The logo for Twitter is displayed above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. In a policy published Friday, Twitter said it is banning ads that contain references to political content, including appeals for votes, solicitations of financial support and advocacy for or against political content. The ban also includes any ads by candidates, political parties, elected or appointed government officials. RICHARD DREW/AP

Twitter details political ad ban, admits it’s imperfect

TWITTER’S new ban on political ads will cover appeals for votes, solicitations for campaign contributions and any political content, but the company quickly acknowledged Friday that...
The Philippine stock exchange ended the week last week near the 8,000 level, but on Wednesday, it briefly touched the 8,200 point region – a major psychological region. According to local stock broker and technical analyst, last week’s volatility was caused by the Morgan Stanley Composite Index when it downgraded its outlook for two major Philippine companies, Ayala Global and DMCI. REUTERS

Peso stays firm against US dollar, stock index falls

MANILA – The Philippine peso ended the week little changed against the United States (US) dollar but the main equities index lost again on investors’...