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Alfred Chan, PPIA executive secretary, said that the three petrochemical companies may be  losing money because of their interest payments and over-investment in their productive capacity.


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Mrs. Arroyo also ceremonially pinned additional "stars" on five newly promoted officers of the Armed Forces, namely Maj. Gen. Pedro Atienza, Brigadier Generals Celso Castro and Neon Ebuen, both of the Air Force, and Cesar Gopilan and Mateo Mayuga, both of the Army.


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Change in SDA rate may affect bank costs

February 21, 2013 - 12:00am

Banks could suffer higher costs should the central bank push through with a plan to shift to an interest rate corridor mechanism, but hopefully this would be offset by stronger loan demand, debt watchers said. ...

Business

Fitch affirm ratings for BDO, BPI

By Ted P. Torres | May 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Fitch Ratings has affirmed BDO Unibank Inc.’s (BDO) ratings, including its ‘BB’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR).

Business

Lower trading gains likely to dampen banks' earnings - Fitch

By Lawrence Agcaoili | February 3, 2012 - 12:00am

London-based Fitch Ratings said Philippine banks are not likely to sustain historic profitability over the past two years due to lower trading gains this year.

Business

Fitch says Phl banks to remain stable despite global slowdown

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 7, 2011 - 12:00am

London-based Fitch Ratings believes that Philippine banks still have the ability to withstand the global economic slowdown but warned of a possible weakening of asset quality and profitability due to the debt crisis...

Business

No. 4 most wanted kidnapper timbog

December 1, 2005 - 12:00am

Bumagsak sa mga elemento ng National Anti-Kidnapping Task Force (NAKTAF) ang No. 4 most wanted kidnapper na sangkot sa pagdukot at pagpaslang noong 2003 kay Coca-Cola Executive Betty Chua Sy sa isinagawang operasyon...

PSN Metro

Plastic makers challenge petrochem firms to prove their losses

June 28, 2002 - 12:00am

The Philippine Plastic Industry Association (PPIA) dared yesterday the three petrochemical firms to present their audited financial statements to prove that they are losing money and, thus, deserve tariff protection. Alfred...

Business

Plastic firms oppose higher tariff on resins

By Marianne V. Go | June 25, 2002 - 12:00am

Local plastic products manufacturers are opposing a call from local petrochemical companies of a further increase in tariff rates on resins, from 15 percent to 30 percent. Resins are vital raw materials used by...

Business

New Palace appointees take oaths of office

September 22, 2001 - 12:00am

President Arroyo swore into office yesterday her latest batch of appointees led by Elberto Emphasis as presidential political liaison officer for Central Visayas. Mrs. Arroyo also ceremonially pinned additional...

Nation