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URC gets SEC green light to enter power business

By Iris Gonzales | March 26, 2013 - 12:00am

The Gokongweis’ venture in the power business has received the green light from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the group said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

Business

EDITORIAL - No dynasty where democracy is for everyone

November 6, 2012 - 12:00am

Political dynasties are found only in countries with absolute rulers.

Freeman Opinion

The Smart conquered the Sun

By Valentino Sy | October 31, 2011 - 12:00am

It is indeed better late than never.

Business

All's well that ends well

April 3, 2011 - 12:00am

What was otherwise a “boring” time for the Philippine corporate scene turned into an exciting week.

Business

MVP adopts Inasal strategy on Digitel

By Boo Chanco | March 30, 2011 - 12:00am

Apparently MVP isn’t running out of guts even if outright cash is no longer on the table.

Business

US-based investors abandon plan to buy into Bankwise

By Des Ferriols | September 29, 2003 - 12:00am

A group of US-based investors has reportedly backed out of its intention to buy into Bankwise Inc. but the bank officials are still aggressively looking for foreign investors to infuse fresh capital into the bank....

Business

First Pacific keeps 24.4% PLDT stake

November 27, 2002 - 12:00am

Hong Kong-based First Pacific Co. Ltd. (FPC) is no longer selling its 24.4-percent controlling stake in Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) until the latter’s value improves to a point that will allow...

Business

Gokongwei still keen on FPC’s PLDT stake

October 15, 2002 - 12:00am

The Gokongwei group remains interested in acquiring part of First Pacific Co. Ltd.’s 24.4-percent controlling stake in the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), it was learned yesterday. Highly placed...

Business

A tale of two friends

October 13, 2002 - 12:00am

The PLDT-First Pacific battle for control will go down in history books as one of the most colorful corporate struggles in this country. I was privileged to have a ringside seat to writing and reporting the blow-...

Business

Tonyboy, Manny prepare final offer to First Pacific

October 7, 2002 - 12:00am

Businessman Antonio O. Cojuangco and Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman and president of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), respectively...

Business