By Elaine Ramos Alanguilan
The Board of Investments is drawing the framework for the 2009 Investment Priorities Plan that will focus in generating new investments and saving jobs amid the harsh business environment.
Bangko Sentral sees slight rise in bad loans this year
By Eileen A. Mencias
The Bangko Sentral warned of a slight rise in bad loans this year but they will not be near the levels hit after the Asian financial crisis of 1997.
AgriNurture seeks listing in 1st quarter
By Jenniffer B. Austria
AgriNuRture Inc., a leading exporter of fresh, frozen and processed fruits, plans to list its shares in the Philippine Stock Exchange by the first quarter of the year.
Moody’s officials arrive to review economy
By Lawrence Agcaoili
Representatives from New York-based Moody’s Investors Service are in the country to take a close look at how the Philippines is coping with the global financial crisis.
6 projects worth $935m reviewed by Millennium
By Roderick T. dela Cruz
Six major projects in the Philippines with a total cost of $935.4 million are most likely to be financed under the Millennium Challenge Account foreign assistance program of the United States, but its final approval now depends on the new Obama administration.
By Victor C. Agustin
FORMER Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson has just won another battle, this time over at the Supreme Court.