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BOI project approvals nearly halved to P330 billion

By Louella Desiderio | June 2, 2025 - 12:00am

Investments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) fell by nearly 50 percent in the January to May period this year, reflecting...

Business

RRHI buys back stake from minority shareholder for P15.77 billion

By Richmond Mercurio | May 31, 2025 - 12:00am

Gokongwei-owned Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) has bought back shares held by GCH Investments Pte. Ltd. in the company...

Business

BOI-approved investments hit P3.54 trillion

By Louella Desiderio | May 31, 2025 - 12:00am

The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved over P3.5 trillion worth of investments under the Marcos administration.

Business

Investing in the long term

By Antonio Samson | May 26, 2025 - 12:00am

Investments are not meant for those looking for instant gratification. This “quick buck” mentality is discouraged by portfolio managers and investment advisers.

Business

Big railway, ports projects: What to know about the Luzon Economic Corridor

By Cristina Chi | May 5, 2025 - 4:59pm

The Philippines has received confirmation that the United States' support for the Biden-approved Luzon Economic Corridor...

Business

BCDA draws over P7.7 billion investments in New Clark City, Camp John Hay

By Louella Desiderio | May 5, 2025 - 12:00am

State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has attracted over P7.7 billion worth of investments in its growth...

Business

Metro Pacific aids Maasin City farmers

By Richmond Mercurio | April 23, 2025 - 12:00am

The corporate social responsibility arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. is supporting farmers in Leyte through sustainable...

Business

SMIC divests stake in Three Bears Group

By Richmond Mercurio | April 23, 2025 - 12:00am

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the parent company of the SM group, has divested its 35 percent stake in food retail company...

Business

BARMM gets P3.2 billion investments in three months

By John Unson | April 14, 2025 - 12:00am

Investors poured in P3.2 billion worth of capital for various business ventures in the Bangsamoro region from January to March,...

Nation

FDI inflow slows to $731 million in January

By Keisha Ta-Asan | April 12, 2025 - 12:00am

The inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI) contracted by 20 percent to $731 million in January from $914 million in the...

Business