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By Riza Lozada The Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI) is urging legislators to craft a law regulating rental rates in mall spaces.

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) recently took delivery of the very first ATR 72-600 high-capacity aircraft at an event in Toulouse, France.

Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) plans to put up a power plant and feed mills in Sulu before the year ends, Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol said on Friday.

The first local telecommunications company to adopt the TV white space frequency for broadband use, Globe Telecom has successfully completed a TV white space trial for wireless backhaul.

The Department of Energy (DoE) will require gasoline stations with underground storage tanks to be located a safe distance away from residences.

Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has alloted a total of P3.43 billion this year out of the sale of its shares to finance its investments on infrastructure.

Committed investments in seven major investment promotion agencies (IPAs) has reached P227.4 billion in the first half, a 48.8-percent increase from a year ago, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.

By Riza Lozada A British trade mission will visit the country next month to explore business opportunities and to establish local networks for possible investments.

Listed Roxas Holdings Inc. unit Roxol Bioenergy Corp. (RBC), had started maintenance repairs in its La Carlota City plant following a 30-day suspension by the city government due to foul odor the plant emits.

E-commerce advocates like the Ureka Forum and its consortium members hope the newly formed Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) can provide lasting solutions and empower the entire business value chain to go beyond their growth potential.