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Wanted: Mary Grace Piattos

For a woman whose signature appears on acknowledgment receipts covering tens of millions in public funds used by the Office of the Vice President, no one in the OVP seems to know who Mary Grace Piattos is. Or is it Mary Grace Piatty?

Villar Family Honors Contributions of OFWs at 13th OFW and Family Summit

The Villar family paid tribute to the invaluable contributions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) at the 13th OFW and Family Summit on Friday, November 8, held at The Tent in Las Piñas City.

'POGOs now using resorts, restaurants as fronts'

Resorts and restaurants are becoming the \"biggest disguise\" of some Philippine offshore gaming operators as these establishments are used by POGOs as fronts for crime, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday.

Sara's chief of staff detained for contempt

Vice President Sara Duterte's chief of staff was cited in contempt last night when she finally faced the House of Representatives, and will be detained in the chamber until Nov. 25.

EU 'Pathways to Excellence' starts at EHEF 2024

Robinsons Galleria is the official venue of the forthcoming European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2024 which is presented in conjunction with the European Union to the Philippines and the European Union Member States' Embassies.

Wells Fargo Phl marks 13 years as key global hub

As Wells Fargo Philippines celebrates its 13th year, the organization continues to evolve as a vital strategic hub for Wells Fargo's global operations.

BSP to complete GCash probe next month

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects to complete its investigation over unauthorized deductions on digital payments provider GCash by midDecember.

Pru Life maintains lead in annualized premiums

Pru Life UK continued to lead the insurance industry in terms of new business annualized premium equivalent (NBAPE) in the third quarter amid strong market presence.

More incentives for local auto makers sought

The government is pushing for the passage of a bill that seeks to strengthen local vehicle manufacturing by providing increased support.

PEZA investment approvals hit P186 B

Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) reached over P186 billion from January to November, surpassing last year's total and keeping the investment promotion agency on track to hit its P200 billion investment approvals target for the year.

'Rice tariff may revert to 35% if peso strengthens vs dollar'

The government may consider reverting rice tariffs to its previous rate of 35 percent if the peso strengthens below the 57 to $1 level, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said.

SEC intensifies efforts to boost financial literacy

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying efforts to address gaps in understanding of financial management among Filipinos.

First Gen completes new LNG cargo delivery

Lopez-led First Gen Corp. has received its fifth shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Singapore-based Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd.

Vivant unit secures supply deal from PALECO

Vivant Corp., a listed energy and water conglomerate, has secured a multiyear supply contract with Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) to meet the rising power demand on the island province.

Customer satisfaction is PLDT Group's top priority - MVP

The PLDT Group has reaffirmed its commitment to raising the bar when it comes to customer service.

EastWest looking to sustain growth momentum in 2025

East West Banking Corp. is looking to sustain its current growth momentum in the fourth quarter and next year, focusing on long-term consistency, loan expansion and operational efficiency.

Cebu's AppleOne is Phl's top 7th developer

Cebu's homegrown developer, AppleOne Properties Inc., was named the country's 7th leading developer by pipeline keys in the recent Philippine Property Market Report of Leechiu Property Consultants.

FILRT targets to boost occupancy rate to 95%

(FILRT), the listed real estate investment trust of the Filinvest Group, targets to beef up significantly the occupancy rate of its office leasing assets next year.

Alsons income sizzles in Jan-Sept

The prudent cost management of Alcantara-led Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. (ACR) has been paying off so far, seeing stronger earnings as of end-September.

EEI to raise P2 B via private placement

Listed construction giant EEI Corp. is raising P2 billion via the issuance of preferred shares to bolster the company's balance sheet and fund future projects.

Globe's Asticom teams up with global pioneer in voice AI technology

The Globe Group's Asticom Technology Inc., a digitalfirst shared services and outsourcing provider, has teamed up with a global pioneer in voice artificial intelligence (AI) technology to transform customer experiences in the Philippines.

MVP targets higher Meralco capex for 2025

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan expects Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to increase its capital spending for 2025, seeing another banner year amid a robust economic outlook.

PSEI extends winning streak, peso hits 2-year low

Share prices sustained its rally, extending the market's climb to a fourth consecutive session yesterday behind continued investor optimism on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' potential rate cut.

BOI fast-tracks P4.46 T investments via green lane

The Board of Investments (BOI) has certified 167 projects worth P4.46 trillion for green lane processing as of November.

'Inflation pressures may prompt BSP to pause'

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas could hold rates steady next month if inflation pressures intensify, but it could also further lower borrowing costs to support sluggish growth, according to BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr.

BOP reverts to deficit

The country's balance of payments (BOP) position swung to a deficit of $724 million in October, ending three straight months of surplus, as the national government settled more foreign currency debt obligations, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Suzara named FIVB executive vice president

Ramon \"Tats\" Suzara was elected president of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) only last September and just over the weekend was named executive vice president (EVP) of the sport's world governing body, the International Volleyball Federation or FIVB.

Rich prizes at stake in Orchard Founders Cup

A bonanza of prizes worth at least P10 million are up for grabs in the 26th edition of the Founders Cup Invitational member-guest tournament presented by Sta. Lucia Land, Inc. which gets going tomorrow at the Palmer and Player courses of the Orchard Golf and Country Club in Dasmariñas, Cavite.