The Philippines has made significant progress in implementing beneficial ownership policies that prevent the misuse of corporate vehicles for illegal activities.
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. on Tuesday said its plan to sell non-performing and non-core assets is meant to streamline operations and not a prelude to a divestment by its major shareholder, Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy.
Manila Water Co. Inc., one of two water concessionaires in Metro Manila, said Monday it secured the approval of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System for a foreign currency adjustment that will increase water tariff by 2 percent starting 1 October.As a result, Manila Water said, customers of the water concessionaire controlled by billionaire Enrique Razon Jr. will see an increase in their water bills due to a Foreign Currency Differential Adjustment.