This was sharply higher than the CI of only minus 26.3 percent a quarter earlier, and betrays the grow- ing confidence of consumers on the country’s economic prospects…

By Cai U. Ordinario The Philippine gov-ernment is encourag-ing its counterparts in the Asean region to create a regional PPP Center based here, and ex- plore the possibility…

The petitions were filed by militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) and other concerned individuals, and for- mer Iloilo Rep. Augusto Syjuco. Petitioners are seeking…

See “BSP,” A2 www.businessmirror.com.ph n Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Vol. 10 No. 40 P25.00 nationwide | 7 sections 32 pages | 7 days a weekn wednesday, January 7, 2015…

By Catherine N. Pillas The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Finance (DOF) have found a common ground on the grant of tax breaks, finally agreeing…

Oil extended losses to trade near $45 a barrel amid speculation that US crude stockpiles will increase, exacerbat- ing a global supply glut that’s driven prices to the…

See “Traders,” A2 www.businessmirror.com.ph n Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Vol. 10 No. 40 P25.00 nationwide | 7 sections 32 pages | 7 DAYS A WEEKn Friday, January 16, 2015…

By Butch Fernandez & Cai Ordinario MALACAÑANG officials admitted over the week-end that they were “super- overwhelmed” by the outpouring of adoration accorded by…

Transportation Spokesman Michael Arthur C. Sagcal said no group bought bid documents for the maintenance deal, hence a failed auction was declared on Tuesday.  “The Bids…

By Genivi Factao The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is convinced that the government can achieve this year’s target 7-percent to 8-percent local output growth, measured…