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SSS prepares to resume foreign investment plan interrupted by pandemic

The state-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) may finally push through with its planned offshore investments next year once it’s no longer pressured to disburse more benefits to members and pensioners badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Right now, we are trying to study the environment. Definitely, we’re looking at global bonds, global equities,…

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Century Pacific, RFM make it to Forbes’ ‘Best under a Billion’ list

Philippine food and beverage makers Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) and RFM Corp. landed on Forbes Asia magazine’s “2021 Best Under A Billion” list of 200 top-performing publicly listed small and mid-sized companies in the Asia-Pacific region. The roster highlights companies with less than $1 billion in revenues and consistent in terms of top- and…

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Rivals-turned-partners Pacific Online and PGMC win P5.8-B lotto deal

The joint venture of Pacific Online Systems Corp. and Philippine Gaming Management Corp. (PGMC) bagged a much-coveted nationwide lottery equipment lease deal with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) valued at P5.8 billion. Pacific Online disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Monday that its joint venture with PGMC has formally received the notice of…

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Davao heading to economic development despite pandemic

DUMAGUETE CITY—Despite the gloom brought about by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, investors remained optimistic about Davao region’s path towards development. Local businessmen recently launched , which seeks to showcase the region’s innovations in learning, real estate, tourism, and agri-business, positioning it as an investment partner for industry leaders in and outside the country. During the…

Onwards to recovery

The extent of this pandemic and its harrowing impact might have been underestimated when it first hit the country. Most of us likely thought that it won’t be a big deal and we’ll just continue on with our weekend dinners and vacation plans. At Globe, we made the right decision not to take it lightly—we…