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SMPC declares regular, special cash dividends; eligible shareholders to receive P3.50/share

In a special meeting held today, the board of directors of Semirara Mining and Power Corporation approved a regular cash dividend of P1.50 per share and a special cash dividend of P2.00 per share, which amounts to P3.50 per share.

Finance chief wants lower GDP growth target, expects BSP rates to stay “higher for longer”

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said late Thursday he will recommend a downgrade of the economic growth targets to the interagency Development Budget Coordination Committee, seeking to ease pressure on government finances amid geopolitical concerns and inflationary pressure that would keep interests rates "higher for longer.”

GT Capital earnings in 2023 driven by bank, car sales, property units

GT Capital Holdings, Inc., the listed investment holding company of the Ty Group,  said Friday it consolidated net income last year surged 57 percent to P28.7 billion, driven mainly by its banking, car sales and property units.

China-funded Kaliwa Dam now 30 percent complete

The construction of the Kaliwa Dam in the provinces of Rizal and Quezon is now 30 percent complete, according to the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS).

DA orders transfer of suspended warehousemen’s authority

The Department of Agriculture has ordered the transfer of authority of suspended NFA warehousemen to their deputies to facilitate the reopening of closed NFA warehouses. 

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PCC imposes record ₱1.76-B fine on onion cartel

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a record P1.76-billion fine on six onion trading businesses and their responsible officers for alleged anti-competitive conduct, with possible criminal prosecution to follow subject to evaluation by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Taway wins new term to advance ₱30-B APECO investments

Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) chief executive Gil G. Taway IV has secured another three-year term, with the agency under pressure to turn its P30-billion investment pipeline into operating projects, new jobs and infrastructure in Aurora province.

UPS opens $80-M Clark air hub, creates 600 jobs

United Parcel Service (UPS) opened its USD80-million international air hub at Clark International Airport in Pampanga on Thursday, October 15, boosting the Philippines’ cargo capacity as the government seeks to reduce logistics costs and attract more investment.

DA seeks wider toll operator support as MPTC reinstates agri transport rebate program

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is calling on more tollway operators to join its agricultural transport rebate program, building on the early participation of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) as the government moves to cushion farmers and consumers from rising fuel costs and help stabilize food prices.
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