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PH rice imports up as lean season approaches

by  Rene Pastor  on  May 06, 2013

The imports were forced in part by the fact that rice inventories in the Philippines dropped to a 6-month low at the...

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BPI earns P8.4-B in Q1, up 43%

by  Christian Bautista  on  May 03, 2013

The company attributed its higher profits to a 21% jump in total revenues, largely attributed to securities trading...

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S&P upgrades PLDT's credit rating

by  Rappler.com  on  May 03, 2013

Just like Fitch, debt watcher S&P also upgrades not just the sovereign rating but also telco giant PLDT's credit rating

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Chinabank Q1 earnings jump 63% to P1.8-B

by  Christian Bautista  on  May 03, 2013

The Sy-led China Bank attributed the earnings growth to the expansion of its consumer loan portfolio and higher...

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Aboitiz Equity Q1 income up 17% to P6.8-B

by  Rappler.com  on  May 03, 2013

One-time gains, like the P1.3-B proceeds from sale of City Savings Bank, lifted Aboitiz Equity Holdings' 17% first...

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PSEi hits new record after credit upgrade

by  Rappler.com  on  May 03, 2013

(UPDATED) For the first time, the Philippine Stock Exchange index breaches 7,200 benchmark after debt watcher Standard...

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Intel names insider Krzanich as new CEO

by  Agence France-Presse  on  May 03, 2013

Intel Corp. names Brian Krzanich as chief executive as the struggling chipmaker grapples with a rapid shift from...

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Lopez-led EDC in joint venture for Peru projects

by  Christian Bautista  on  May 02, 2013

EDC unit EDC Geotermica SAC and Australian firm Hot Rock Ltd. (HRL) partner for a Peru geothermal project

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Minority shareholders snub Mariwasa tender offer

by  Christian Bautista  on  May 02, 2013

Minority shareholders of Mariwasa SIAM Holdings snub a heavily discounted tender offer from the group of Puregold owner...

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What makes PH better casino investment in Asia?

by  Aya Lowe  on  May 02, 2013

Credit Suisse expects the Philippine gaming industry to be sustained by a robust domestic economy, as well as foreign...

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