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The tycoon was lauded for “remaking the Philippines.”
Billionaire tycoon Ramon Ang is the only Filipino to land on The Bloomberg 50, a list of the most influential people of 2019 by business network Bloomberg. The president of San Miguel Corporation was lauded by Bloomberg for “remaking the Philippines” as ...
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A list to be proud of.
Forbes just released its list, Asia’s 2019 Heroes Of Philanthropy, which honors 30 of the most generous philanthropists in the Asia-Pacific region who use their power and money to solve issues affecting their countries. These philanthropic heroes include billionaires, entrepreneurs, and celebrities, ...
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We can’t live out of rented condos forever.
Suck at money? Congrats. You’re part of the 99 percent of people in their 20s floundering when it comes to finance. Adulting is hard, and money is harder—especially when it’s your own and not your parents. My Two Cents is here to break down ...
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Growing your wealth fast will take a few risks, says a financial expert
There are people who would say that following your passion is bad advice, but a study featured on CNBC Make It says otherwise.The "Rich Habit" study spearheaded by accountant, financial planner, and author Tom Corley, notes that the fastest way to becoming rich is to ...
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It’s a long-term investment for the Filipino youth.
Financial literacy has been a topic of concern in the Philippines for quite some time, a fact that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is well aware of. In 2015, a World Bank study reported that Filipino adults could only correctly answer ...
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RDAK Transport was one of the 16 companies recognized for Corporate Excellence in the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2019.
Behind every great corporation is a reliable logistics company. One of the many logistics companies that helps ensure the success of others is RDAK Transport Equipment Inc. The Cebu-based transport and logistics company was recently awarded the Corporate Excellence award at the ...
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Go shares the secret of his corporation's success.
Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) president and CEO Frederick Go was recently named Enterprise Asia’s Entrepreneur of the Year during the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 2019. He’s one of the two Filipino CEOs to be awarded the prestigious prize by Enterprise Asia, ...
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The group violated a number of provisions in the SEC regulatory code.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has penalized Viva Healthcare Limited, Viva Holdings Pre. Ltd., Felicitas Antoinette, Inc., and Fountel Corporation for the covert takeover of Professional Services Inc. (PSI), the operator of The Medical City.The issue was brought to light when ...
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APEA is one of the oldest business awards programs in Asia.
Twenty Philippine entrepreneurs and organizations were awarded at the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 2019 held at the Shangri-La Fort on November 22, 2019. In its 13th year, the Philippine leg of APEA gathered 300 entrepreneurs from over 15 industries. The Philippines is currently the ...
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If you're always stuck in traffic commuting to and from the office, working remotely can immensely improve your life.
If you live in a major city—especially if you're right smack in the middle of work-from-home jobs are becoming everyone's ideal, even if it means that it may cost a household more when it comes to electricity. Earlier this year, the Republict Act ...
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New year, new (financially responsible) me.
Suck at money? Congrats. You’re part of the 99 percent of people in their 20s floundering when it comes to finance. Adulting is hard, and money is harder—especially when it’s your own and not your parents. My Two Cents is here to ...
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Philippines Climbs 6 Places in World Talent Ranking 2019, Third Most Improved Workforce in the World
The World Talent Ranking measures the quality of a country’s workforce, as well as a country’s ability to develop homegrown talent.
The Philippines jumped six notches in the World Talent Ranking 2019, an annual survey by Swiss business school International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The Philippine workforce landed at 49th place on the list of most skilled workforce economies in the world. ...
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Track the latest maiden offerings from your phone.
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has just launched the mobile application companion to its PSE Electronic Allocation System (PSE EASy), its initial public offering subscription platform that was launched earlier this year.The mobile app, like the platform, is targeted at local small ...
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The ride-hailing app company has been given 60 days to refund riders.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has ordered Grab to refund P5.05 million to riders due to a breach of price commitments.The PCC refers to the period between February and May 2019 when it says the ride-hailing app company "overcharged" riders after it merged with Uber. In ...
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Credit cards let you spend money you don't have, but make sure you know the basics before you land yourself in debt.
Suck at money? Congrats. You’re part of the 99 percent of people in their 20s floundering when it comes to finance. Adulting is hard, and money is harder—especially when it’s your own and not your parents. My Two Cents is here to break down ...
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The updated forecast is 0.3 points higher than its initial forecast of 5.7 percent growth.
Market intelligence group Fitch Solutions has raised its previous Philippine economic GDP growth outlook in 2019 from an initial 5.7 percent to 6.0 percent, which will achieve the lower end of the government’s 6 to 7 percent target range.According to Fitch Solutions, the ...
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The fast food giant is investing $7.8 million in the China franchise venture.
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) has entered into a joint venture to run the Tim Ho Wan franchise in China.In a disclosure released November 13, the two parties involved in the deal are Jollibee’s wholly owned subsidiary Golden Plate Pte. Ltd. (GPPL) and Dim ...
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The Malampaya gas field is a vital part of the Philippine gas industry.
Tycoon Dennis Uy of Udenna Corporation has purchased 100 percent of Chevron Malampaya’s 45 percent stake in the Malampaya gas field located northwest of Palawan. Uy now replaces Chevron as the third partner in the three-part venture into the Malampaya gas field. The other ...
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It's the dating app of franchising.
EasyFranchise is the latest addition to the increasingly democratized business scene. It’s a one-stop destination for everything you need to know about franchising a business, with a platform that matches you with the franchise that best suits you. Think of it like the ...
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No wonder it bills itself as the country’s “best digital bank."
Compared to last year, the Philippines had a slightly more sizable presence at the 2019 Singapore Fintech Festival. For the first time, members of the Fintech Association of the Philippines had a booth showcasing some of the more well-known homegrown financial technology ...
