INVESTMENT pledges in the year to date hit P153.97 billion as of April 25, exceeding by 31% the P117.26 billion logged in the first four months of 2016, the Board of Investments (BoI) said on Tuesday.
Apr 252017
Apr 252017
INFLATION is expected to stabilize at around 3.5% until the third quarter, which, coupled with strong economic growth, will allow the central bank to keep policy rates on hold and provide some comfort for local investors.
Apr 252017
THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it exceeded its first quarter revenue target, with 10 out of 17 ports hitting their collection goals.
Apr 252017
Daiwa Securities Group has acquired a 14.9% stake in COL Financial Group, the leading online brokerage company in the Philippines. The Japanese brokerage firm announced to media the acquisition of shares valued at 3 billion yen (USD 27.4 million, PhP 1.32 billion). In a media release Daiwa said the investment in COL Financial provides Daiwa with an opportunity to participate in the fast-growing Philippine economy and further allows Daiwa to have a platform for further expansion in other Asian countries. “The securities market in the Philippines is currently significantly under-penetrated with less than one percent of population owning a brokerage account, which to our view, is an extremely good opportunity to work together with COL to help grow the retail brokerage industry in the country,” said Daiwa. “With this investment, we aim to build a stronger relationship with COL Financial and leverage the resources and networks of each other in future business development.” Daiwa brings its investment to the Philippine online brokerage firm reputed to be the fastest growing online stockbroker with over 200,000 customers and PhP 61 billion in customer assets. The post Top Japan brokerage invests P1.3B in COL Financial appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Alibaba’s Jack Ma invests in Globe’s digital financial services Japan’s Sogo Sosha to invest almost P 200B in PH economy Coca-Cola to pour in 1.2 billion dollars in PHL expansion Filipinos win top prizes in Japan soy sauce cook fest
Apr 252017
Filipino taekwondo jins won 16 medals in the 6-country 13th ASEAN Taekwondo Championship held in Malaysia. The Pinoy jins finished second overall carrying the colors of the Smart/MVP Sports Foundation. The Filipino gold winners in the Senior division were: Jenar Torillos Christian Al Dela Cruz Kristopher Robert Uy Leila Delo In the Junior Division, Romelle Pablo Jr. won the gold. Silver medalists in the senior division: Karen Cells Rheza Aragon Rhezie Aragon Noelyn Campos Ma. Kaye Shannelle Romuar Joaquin Mendoza Jr. Reign Charisse Ragutana received the silver in the Junior division. Bronze medalists (Seniors): Eldridge Justin Langit Abram Lance Cuvinar Bronze Medalists (Juniors): Sturdy Jay Gilbuena Catryn Janiella Gilbuena With reports from Katherine Anne M. Baltar The post Pinoy Jins win 4 golds in ASEAN Taekwondo Tilt appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: PH team wins 5 World Taekwondo Golds Pinoy fencers win 3 golds, 10 medals in SEA tilt PH hosts Rio Olympics Taekwondo qualifiers Pinoys bag 3 golds at Dragon Boat Worlds in Russia
Apr 252017
The Reading Club 2000 is offering to loan books to anyone – for free, without a library card or payment. The informal library right at the doorstep of an ancestral house in Balagtas St. in La Paz Village, Makati City was built in 2000 by Hernando Guanlao also known as Mang Nanie as a tribute to his parents who were both booklovers when they were alive. Mang Nanie hoped to encourage the local community to share his joy of reading. "I saw my old textbooks upstairs and decided to come up with the concept of having the public use them," Nanie, a former tax accountant, says in the club’s website. So he put the books – a collection of fewer than 100 – outside the door of his house to see if anyone wanted to borrow them. They did, and they brought the books back with others to add to the collection – and the library was born. The Reading Club 2000 is open twenty-four seven, seven days a week and is rules-free – no membership, no borrower’s card, and no identification card needed. Visitors have also no limit on the quantity of books they can take. One may even choose to keep the books or return them. "I encourage sharing with their neighbors when they are done," Nanie explains. When asked if the rules-free library would be taken advantage of by anyone who would take all the books, Nanie shakes his head and says: "The books have multiplied." Guanlao Read More …
Apr 252017
Armando Bartolome Power dressing can help you make a good first impression. You should always be clean and neat but not too flashy. Some people think power dressing means having to dress up in designer clothes. If you happen to see someone in designer clothes from head to toe, what would be your first impression? Others may be in awe at how much the whole ensemble costs. But as a professional or a businessman, it may be speaking too loud that the real person is ignored. Simply put, power dressing should not be measured by the cost of the clothes, but by its ability to evoke authority, competence, and confidence. People can judge others based on their clothes. How can you trust or respect a boss who comes to work like he just came from a basketball game? Dressing appropriately invites respect. TIPS ON HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS Choose formal wear especially when attending business meetings. Nothing much can go wrong when a man in business suit comes in. It spells power and authority. Women can dress themselves in more ways compared to men. But they also need to tone down their style, no deep v-necks, or too sheer blouses. Feel comfortable in what you wear. You may be tempted to wear something fashionable. But if you really are not into the kind of style, it might make you feel uneasy. It can affect your confidence, thus it can resonate inside the room. When we speak of power dressing, Read More …
Apr 242017
Many people are looking for a sidehustle and yes it makes sense to generate a little extra income whenever you have some time. It doesn’t have to be a lot but even if it makes up for a car payment, that could be enough. The problem is everyone cannot be an Uber driver so what else is out there..
Apr 242017
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed the five-year coffee roadmap that aims to boost bean yields and self-sufficiency levels.
Apr 242017
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a program to stock fingerlings of indigenous and non-invasive fish species in major river basins and lakes over the next five years.