Lawyer of slain sugarcane workers shot dead in Kabankalan City
November 7, 2018
A lawyer who assisted the National Federation of Sugar Workers in the killing of nine workers last October 20 in Sagay City was shot dead in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday night. Police said they got a report at
Three firms submit their bids to be country’s third major telco player
November 7, 2018
Three companies on Wednesday submitted their bidding documents in the hopes of being the Philippines’ third telco player. These are Udenna Corporation, Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corp. and Sear Telecom. Udenna’s partners are China Telecom and Chelsea Logistics. Sear Telecom
Trade deficit rises to $3.93 billion in September
November 7, 2018
The Philippines’ trade deficit in September rose $3.93 billion from $3.51 billion in the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Wednesday. Imports reached $9.75 billion while exports amounted to $5.83 billion. Total trade grew by 13.5 percent in September, reaching
JAL, ANA Urged to Probe Pilot Drinking Cases
November 7, 2018
Tokyo–Japan’s transport ministry has instructed Japan Airlines <9201> and ANA Holdings Inc. <9202> to conduct detailed probes on recent cases of pilots’ drinking before boarding, take preventive measures and submit reports. Transport minister Keiichi Ishii unveiled the instructions at a
Only 10 Pct of Firms in Japan to Hire Foreign Students
November 7, 2018
Tokyo–Only 11.7 pct of businesses in Japan plan to hire foreign students graduating in the spring of 2019, a survey by job information provider Mynavi Corp. showed Tuesday. The survey was conducted in September through early October, with valid responses
650 Customs personnel to be replaced: DOF chief
November 7, 2018
At least 650 personnel of corruption-ridden Bureau of Customs have to be replaced, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said on Tuesday. The Department of Finance chief said this was the initial estimate he and new Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero
Peso closes P53.025:$1, but PSE index down slightly
November 7, 2018
The peso improved against the US dollar but the Philippine Stock Exchange index finished lower on Tuesday. The peso ended at P53.025 from Monday’s P53.22 on heavy volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines.
Globe nine-month income up 13% to P14.6b
November 7, 2018
Globe Telecom said its net income rose by 13 percent from January to September due to broadband revenues. Globe reported a net income of P14.6 billion in the period from P13 billion during the same period last year. “Overall, I
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