The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business
Property developer Megaworld Corp. is spending P20 billion to complete 12 new office buildings in Fort Bonifacio within three years that will more than double its office space inventory in the area and create over 100,000 jobs.
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July, 2015
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26 July
AC Energy optimistic of hitting power goal
AC Energy Holdings Inc. (ACE) is optimistic of meeting its 1,000-megawatt (MW) target capacity by 2016, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) John Francia said.
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26 July
Meralco sees energy sales to grow by 4%
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expects a 3- to 4-percent hike in its energy sales for the first half of this year.
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26 July
A legacy of rewards and patronage
At this stage in the presidency of Barack Obama, a legacy is being established that shows not just the importance of security for the American people, but also the security of the global universe, of which we all belong. We see in Obama’s penultimate acts to secure global peace hope for a future characterized by cooperation even among adversaries. Of the legacies he leaves, one of the most important is the recently inked Iran nuclear deal.
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26 July
Today in Philippine history and my own
Still exhilarated, a feeling innate in being freed from foreign rule, Spain and then the United States, in this case, Filipinos 69 years ago today, welcomed back with mourning, the “mortal remains” of Manuel Luis Quezon, who fought for and won the Philippines’ independence with sheer stature and brilliance.
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26 July
Will INC retain powerful political clout?
The week prior to the celebration of its 101st anniversary, the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) was able to remind the public that it wields vast political influence while going through what could be a major test of unity among its members.
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26 July
Despite sea feud, Beijing says ties with Manila can flourish
By Jim Gomez / The Associated Press The Chinese ambassador in Manila has said trade between China and the Philippines grew last year despite their protracted territorial conflicts, providing hope their relations could flourish even as tensions remain.
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26 July
Big banks seek foothold in MSMEs financial service
After the complete buyout by Banco de Oro Unibank (BDO) of one of the country’s biggest rural banks (RBs), One Network Bank (ONB), the stage is set for the country’s biggest banks to enter micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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26 July
US home sales surged in June to fastest in 8 years
Washington—Americans bought homes in June at the fastest rate in over eight years, pushing prices to record highs as buyer demand has eclipsed the availability of houses on the market.
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26 July
Greece clears final reform hurdle before new talks
Athens, Greece—Greece’s radical left-led government emerged bloodied but alive last Thursday from a key vote in parliament, which overwhelmingly approved new creditor-demanded reforms, despite a revolt among hardliners in the main coalition partner.
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