The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that its attached agencies have turned over a total of P15.29 billion in dividends to the national treasury, funds that will be used for priority projects aimed at improving the lives of Filipinos.
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has fully acquired São Paulo-based logistics firm Companhia Regional de Armazéns Gerais e Entreposto Aduaneira (CRAGEA) through its wholly owned unit IRB Holding Ltda., after securing all regulatory approvals.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has thrown its support behind the Energy Regulatory Commission's (ERC) latest reforms, saying the measures could improve the country's investment climate by lowering electricity costs, expanding consumer choice, and speeding up regulatory approvals.
The Department of Finance (DOF) has assured local government units (LGUs) that the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) will not automatically increase property taxes, seeking to dispel concerns that the landmark reform could burden taxpayers and undermine local fiscal autonomy.
Listed PhilWeb Corp. is expanding beyond its traditional role as a gaming operator, striking an exclusive partnership with global gaming content provider Pragmatic Play to strengthen its position as a technology partner for the Philippines' regulated online gaming industry.
The various banks accelerated their lending activity in August, driven by a steady demand for credit from key business sectors. Big banks expanded their loan portfolios by 11 percent year-on-year, picking up speed from the 10.4 percent growth recorded in July.