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Govt mulls addt'l borrowings for PPPs

by  Rappler.com  on  May 16, 2013

The borrowings will be used to finance a P30 billion-worth contingent liability fund for PPP projects

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6 firms still below minimum public float

by  Rappler.com  on  May 16, 2013

These firms have until end-June to meet the 10% minimum public ownership rule

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BIR files P415-M tax evasion cases

by  Rappler.com  on  May 16, 2013

BIR sues a trading company and a resident of the posh Ayala Alabang village

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Japan economy grows again, points to recovery

by  Agence France-Presse  on  May 16, 2013

Japan's economy grows 3.5% in the first quarter of 2013

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New high: PSEi breaches 7,400

by  Cai Ordinario  on  May 15, 2013

The PSEi continues its post-election rally as it nears the 7,400 mark

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Growth of remittances slows to 3.7% in March

by  Rappler.com  on  May 15, 2013

The rate of growth of personal remittances sent by Filipinos working and living abroad has slowed to 3.7% in March,...

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PH newest council member in UN Statistical Institute

by  Rappler.com  on  May 13, 2013

The NSCB considers the election of the Philippines an important achievement for the Philippine Statistical System

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G7 tackles growth, debt balance

by  Agence France-Presse  on  May 11, 2013

The Group of Seven top world economies wraps up talks aimed at striking a balance between supporting fragile economic...

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Holy Week, Labor Day are busiest travel seasons in PH

by  Cai Ordinario  on  May 10, 2013

Holy Week and Labor Day are Filipino's favorite time to travel

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FDI up by 127% in February

by  Ramon Calzado  on  May 10, 2013

Job-generating FDIs more than doubled in February, a month before the Philippines won its first investment grade credit...

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