PPP schools project attracts 15 firms »
The government’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for School Infrastructure Project has attracted an initial pool of 15 companies, according to an official of the Department of Education (DepEd). The three-phase project is estimated to cost P10.5 billion initially and the government intends to pay for the infrastructure construction over 10 years…
Feb 22 2012 / 9 Comments / Read More »Surging crude oil prices worry BSP »
The latest spike in oil price resulting from the standoff between Europe and oil-producer Iran has caught the attention of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which acknowledged that the Dubai crude price has breached its assumption for the year.…
Feb 22 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »Philippines to contribute $500M to IMF facility »
The Philippines has pledged to contribute $500 million to the International Monetary Fund’s latest lending facility aimed at addressing crises such as volatility in the eurozone. …
Feb 22 2012 / 3 Comments / Read More »Oil prices lower on weak Europe, China data »
Oil prices were lower in Asian trade Thursday, weighed by weak economic data from Europe and China, as well…
Feb 23 2012 / No Comment / Read More »No change in PSE index »
The Philippine Stock Exchange has kept the same roster of 30 companies comprising the main local stock market benchmark…
Feb 23 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Again, oil firms up prices »
Oil companies raised fuel prices anew Wednesday to reflect the continued uptrend of oil prices in the global market…
Feb 23 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Peso rises on news of improving US economy, 2nd bailout for Greece »
The peso inched up slightly on Wednesday amid a market that has been weighing the impact of latest oil…
Feb 22 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Asian shares higher after Greek bailout deal »
Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors focused on domestic issues despite US and European markets giving…
Feb 22 2012 / No Comment / Read More »AirAsia’s 2011 net profit falls by almost half »
Southeast Asia's largest budget carrier AirAsia on Wednesday reported a fall in net profit by almost half in 2011…
Feb 22 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Honda recalling 46,000 vans to fix rear doors »
Honda is recalling nearly 46,000 Odyssey minivans in the US because the rear doors can fall on people unexpectedly,…
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