TMP says auto parts exports may rise 5% next year
IN 2023, the Toyota group accounted for 30% or $1.26 billion of the total Philippine auto parts exports. — YUMMIE DINGDING / PPA POOLTOYOTA Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) is projecting a potential 5% growth in auto parts exports next
ERC clears NGCP’s P38.09-B transmission projects
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved three capital expenditure (capex) transmission projects for the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), amounting to P38.09 billion.In separate resolutions, the regulator approved the development of the P17.09-billion Bolo-Balaoan
SPNEC taps Energy China for Terra Solar construction
TERRA SOLAR awards engineering, procurement, and construction contract to Energy China for world’s largest solar power plant.TERRA SOLAR Philippines, Inc. (TSPI), a subsidiary of SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), has tapped China Energy Engineering Group Co. Ltd. (Energy China) to
Ballet Philippines reimagines Peter Pan
BALLET Philippines (BP) is revisiting a beloved childhood classic to greet the Christmas season this year.For Peter Pan, the dance company will interpret J.M. Barrie’s children’s tale in a manner Filipinos will appreciate, according to BP artistic director Mikhail “Misha”
First Gen says LNG cargo from Shell received in October
REUTERSFIRST GEN Corp. received its latest liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd. last month, possibly the last for the year, the Lopez-led company said on Tuesday.“We had the delivery in October,” First Gen Senior Vice-President
Megawide Foundation paves the way for tomorrow’s industry leaders, welcomes latest cohort of college scholars
Megawide Corporate Foundation, Inc. (“MCFI” or “the Foundation”), the corporate social responsibility arm of Megawide Construction Corporation (“Megawide”), formally welcomed its new batch of college scholars for the 2024–2025 academic year in a jacket-handing ceremony held on Wednesday, Nov. 6
Unraveling a fascinating, convoluted history
By Jonathan BestBook ReviewOld Jolo and Zamboanga 1268 – 1945By Mark Francis FranciscoVibal Foundation, Inc.’s Filipiniana Clásica series, 2024MARK FRANCIS FRANCISCO must be congratulated for researching, organizing and documenting the extremely complex and oft times obscure and neglected history of
DoubleDragon ends P10-B bond offer early
BW FILE PHOTOLISTED DoubleDragon Corp. (DD) said it ended the offer period for its P10-billion fixed-rate peso retail bond issuance two days earlier than planned due to high investor demand.The bond issuance was “more than fully subscribed” as of Nov.
CloudCFO uses AI to simplify accounting for small firms
CLOUDCFO.PHCLOUDCFO, INC., a Manila-based outsourcing firm, is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its accounting products to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) gain valuable insights into their financial performance.CloudCFO Chief Executive Officer Mickael Cardoso, who has worked with several multinational
Fruitas expands portfolio with Mang Bok’s asset purchase
FRUITASHOLDINGS.COMLISTED Fruitas Holdings, Inc. is venturing into the roasted chicken segment after its subsidiary acquired the assets of Mang Bok’s brand.Fruitas subsidiary Negril Trading, Inc. became a 60% shareholder of Bigboks Enterprises, Inc., which served as the acquisition vehicle for