UCPB gets P11b from govt

By Eileen A. Mencias
Government’s deposits with United Coconut Planters Bank have increased to P11 billion, sources said over the weekend.

Bronze Oak eyes Tarlac, Bukidnon ethanol plants

By Alena Mae S. Flores
Bronze Oak Philippines plans to construct two bio-ethanol plants with a combined capacity of 75 million liters annually in Bukidnon and Tarlac, the company said.

Sumitomo forms local electronics firm

By Jenniffer B. Austria
Sumitomo Corp. of Japan has formed a local unit, called Sumitomo Corp. of the Philippines, to engage in manufacturing electronics and semiconductors in the Philippines.

SEC slaps P1-m fine on Splash Holdings

The Securities and Exchange Commission has slapped Splash Holdings Inc., the parent company of personal care manufacturer Splash Corp., with a P1-million fine for failure to comply with regulatory requirements.

Barclays Capital sees growth slowing to 3%

By Lawrence Agcaoili
Barclays Capital, the investment bank of London-based Barclays Bank PLC, sees the growth of the Philippine economy slowing down further to 3 percent this year due to the global meltdown.

MVP-Ramon Ang’s ‘friendly’ overtures

By Victor C. Agustin
SAN MIGUEL president Ramon Ang and PLDT chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan met one-on-one last month, prior to the spectacular run-up in the share price of the Manila Electric Co.

 

Monday, March 9, 2009
MST HOME
Exchange Rate
Closing: March 6, 2009
Phisix
Closing: March 6, 2009