Jollibee launches US, Canada delivery business
Jollibee’s debut in Manhattan back in 2018 —Contributed photo Fast-food giant Jollibee has launched its food delivery business in the US and Canada via tech platform DoorDash, timely catering to…
Private sector’s support ‘not sustainable’
While the private sector wants to help government survive the health crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, overdependence on it could only result in “false hopes,” especially since many…
Wave of loan restructurings seen
Philippine banks are seen mostly willing to restructure, but not condone, debt incurred by businesses that are now under distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During a recent Management Association…
PSEi nears 6,000, but fresh virus attack may cause retreat
The local stock barometer extended its gains for the third session on Wednesday, moving closer to the 6,000 barrier in line with the overnight equities rally in the United States.…
BOP swings to $839-M surplus in February
The Philippine balance of payments (BOP) was back in the black in February as the amount it earned from its transactions with the rest of the world outpaced the amount…
Landbank offers loan package to help small firms recover
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), cooperatives and microfinance institutions may avail themselves of loans being offered by the state-owned Land Bank of the Philippines to finance their recovery initiatives following…
Free Wi-Fi in quarantine centers
Newly renovated coronavirus quarantine centers will get free Wi-Fi, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said. The DICT said it had rolled out Wi-Fi in Rizal Memorial Coliseum…
Postquarantine relief for electricity consumers pushed
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) needs to come up with a “staggered payment” scheme for electricity bills as consumers’ payables pile up with the extension of due dates because of…
Bukidnon urged: Let sugar firms operate
Despite national directives allowing agricultural-related operations to continue during the quarantine, two major mills in Bukidnon province that produce 82 percent of Mindanao’s total sugar output were forced to shut…
Cebu Landmasters nets P2.01B | Inquirer Business
Property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) grew its attributable net profit by 21 percent to P2.01 billion last year as all businesses contributed to a double-digit expansion in revenues. CLI,…