Cash cow turns cash call
This conglomerate acts as a holding company and a collector of dividends in good times, but it is, at the moment, an insurer of last resort.
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This conglomerate acts as a holding company and a collector of dividends in good times, but it is, at the moment, an insurer of last resort.
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The medium-term picture depends on one critical variable: how long the Middle East conflict will sustain elevated energy prices.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects headline inflation to exceed its 2 to 4 percent target range this year and in 2027, as spillover effects from the…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) extended its decline on Friday, closing at 5,943.49, down 0.67 percent, as investors reacted to the Bangko Sentral…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped further on Thursday, closing at 5,983.81 (-0.10 percent), extending its cautious drift as investors stayed…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s Monetary Board has raised interest rates by 25 basis points in response to mounting economic pressures from the ongoing…
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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has secured a Grand Stevie Award along with 11 additional distinctions at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards,…
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Two patriarchs once stood shoulder to shoulder atop a major Philippine bank in the practical style of old Manila capitalism. One served as chairman, the other…
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The Philippine banking system continued to expand in early 2026, with total assets rising 8.3 percent year-on-year to P29.19 trillion in February, according to…
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Seiko Epson Corporation is doubling down on its push for sustainability, with plans to highlight its latest technologies at its upcoming Fusion 17 event in…
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Apple Inc. announced that chief executive officer Tim Cook will step down and transition to executive chairman of the board, with senior vice president of…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) held steady on Tuesday, closing at 6,018.70, up a modest 0.04 percent, as investors awaited the upcoming monetary…
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In an increasingly complex business environment, good corporate governance has become a cornerstone of sustainable growth, accountability and long-term value…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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‘For MSMEs, this is a game-changer,’ said Winsley Bangit, GCash group head for new businesses. ‘It provides visibility into their environmental and social…
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Ayala-backed Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has outlined potential relief measures the bank is exploring for its roughly 18 million customers as the…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened in March, reflecting sustained external pressures, although the country’s foreign exchange reserves…
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