Inflation seen easing some more in November
Inflation, which averaged sharply lower to only 4.9 percent in October, is projected to ease further in November, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Japan supports ASEF Stockpile Project for COVID-19 and other emerging infectious diseases
Japan has formally announced its support funding of USD10 million grant for the Asia-Europe Foundation’s (ASEF) Stockpile Project for Strengthening Preparedness and Response to COVID-19 and Other Emerging Diseases.
Ramon Ang on the list of Forbes Asia’s philanthropists
Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. president Ramon S. Ang made it to Forbes Magazine’s list of Asia Pacific’s 15 billionaire philanthropists who have demonstrated a commitment and extended generous donations to causes close to their hearts.
14-year freeze in legislated biodiesel blend seen soon ended
Chemical manufacturer D and L Industries Inc. appreciates the potential for growth in volume and margin for subsidiary Chemrez Technologies Inc. should government raise the mandated coco-biodiesel blend to 3 percent next year.
NGCP interconnection projects suffer from binding restraints, hopefully temporary
An injunction issued by the Supreme Court has hobbled efforts by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to connect the island of Guimaras to Panay via a 138-kilovolt (kV) interconnection line.
