Rappler's latest stories on Manuel Pangilinan
PLDT not keen on joining Globe for independent cell tower firm
PLDT chief Manuel Pangilinan says his firm does not see the need to share any of its existing network elements, including cellular towers
PLDT unit seals partial sale of Rocket Internet stake
As a result of the sale, the Manuel Pangilinan-led telco's equity ownership in Rocket Internet is reduced from 6.1% to 2%
PLDT not in hurry to fully divest from Rocket Internet
PLDT's Manuel Pangilinan says his company is playing it by ear
Metro Pacific expands footprint in Vietnam water market
The listed infrastructure conglomerate led by Manuel Pangilinan acquires a stake in Tuan Loc Water Resources
Construction of NLEX-SLEX Connector Road to start by July
Back in July 2016, NLEX Corporation secured a P23.2-billion deal to build, operate, and maintain the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road
PLDT to give up Cure frequencies 'at no cost'
(UPDATED) This comes after President Rodrigo Duterte publicly threatened to send tax auditors to telecommunications companies demanding payment for returning radio frequencies to the government
PLDT unit to forge strategic partnerships in Q1 2018
Voyager Innovations chairman Manuel Pangilinan says the upcoming partnership deals 'will excite the market'
Conglomerates in talks for 'super consortium' to upgrade NAIA
Andrew Tan's Alliance Global and Lucio Tan's LT Group confirm there are talks with other business groups, though no formal agreements have been reached
PLDT open to Chinese strategic partners
'I think it's a rather novel idea and it's something we should consider, either at the PLDT level or at the Voyager level or both,' says PLDT chairman Manuel Pangilinan
Pangilinan still optimistic over oil hunt in West Philippine Sea
As ASEAN countries and China prepare to craft a Code of Conduct, Filipino tycoon Manuel Pangilinan is hopeful potential oil and gas reserves in the disputed waters can eventually be tapped
PLDT increases target recurring core income for 2017
PLDT chief Manuel Pangilinan says his group is confident it can raise recurring core income guidance by half a billion pesos to P22 billion this year
Metro Pacific eyes more toll roads, water projects in ASEAN countries
For Indonesia alone, Metro Pacific CEO Jose Maria Lim says his firm is exploring dozens of toll road concession deals
Metro Pacific tollways unit expands presence in Indonesia
For $132 million, the toll road arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation raises its stake in Indonesian infrastructure holding company PT Nusantara
Manny Pangilinan's group mulls buying out MRT3 owners
Metro Pacific has an option to acquire a 48 stake in MRTC after signing cooperation agreements with various groups that hold rights and interests The conglomerate has yet to exercise this option
More electronic toll collection options for Metro Pacific's roads soon
For now motorists traversing the NLEX can pay toll fees using their Easy Trip RFID Beep cards as well as Mastercard contactless debit prepaid and credit cards
Beacon divestment lifts PLDT's core income to over P12B
UPDATED PLDT s core income for the 2nd quarter of 2017 increases to P12 1 billion from P10 5 billion in the same period a year ago
Manny Pangilinan to eventually divest from Inquirer
The intention is to give 100 [ownership in Inquirer] to [Ramon Ang] says Manuel Pangilinan who holds a minority stake in Inquirer
PH gov't told to pay Maynilad over P3B for delayed tariff hike
An arbitral tribunal orders the Republic of the Philippines to reimburse the country s largest water concessionaire of its losses from unenforced tariff adjustments
PLDT opposes DOLE order on contractual workers' regularization
The Manuel Pangilinan led telco says there is no evidence proving that it violated the rules of the Department of Labor and Employment
MVP open to selling his entire Inquirer stake
This comes amid talks between Ramon Ang and the Rufino Prieto family for a majority stake in the Philippine Daily Inquirer
Metro Pacific sets sights on Clark airport upgrade
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority plans to start the auction for the airport s P12 5 billion expansion within the year
PLDT eyes gains from manpower reduction, asset sales but expects 'steep climb'
The telco is projecting savings of around P7 billion over several years from outsourcing its IT to IBM and is still eyeing selling the rest of its stake in Meralco
Groups of Ramon Ang, MVP set sights on MRT3 upgrade
It was in 1999 when MRT3 was opened to decongest EDSA Now EDSA remains congested
Metro Pacific, PH's largest infra firm, unfazed by unrest in Mindanao
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation MPIC – which holds power water rails toll roads logistics and hospitals in its portfolio – will soon announce a big investment in Mindanao
Metro Pacific on the lookout for at least 2 logistics acquisitions
Metro Pacific s president and chief executive officer wants logistics to be a major contributor to the conglomerate s operations
PLDT holds on to declining Rocket Internet
Rocket Internet almost quadruples its losses in 2016 to €741 million 807 441 million PLDT owns a 6 1 stake in the German tech firm
Philex Mining suspends Silangan mine project
This comes after Environment Secretary Gina Lopez banned the open pit method of mining for copper gold silver and complex ores in the Philippines
Maynilad pours P13B into water services expansion, infrastructure
The water company expects to generate around 40 549 jobs from its capital spending budget program this year despite delays in the implementation of its arbitral award
Philex clears hurdle in Silangan mine in Mindanao
The Silangan project is seen to start production in 2018 and become a key revenue generator for Philex after its Padcal mine closes in 2022
Lucio Tan group acquires more shares in VMC
The deal will boost Lucio Tan s LT Group’s stake in VMC by 4 5 to 28 1
PLDT, PCCW Global sign interconnection deal for PH-HK route
The deal enables PCCW Global and the telco to expand their relationship in new market segments while improving their existing portfolios for fixed mobile and international subscribers
MPIC borrows P16.5B to fund project
Its bank loans will be used for investments in several projects and other corporate purposes
PLDT president and CEO Nazareno to retire end-2015
UPDATED PLDT announces a 2nd organizational shakeup with chairman Pangilinan becoming PLDT and Smart president and CEO
Metro Pacific officially takes over SCTEX
The tollways group of Manuel V Pangilinan officially takes over the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway SCTEX for an upfront payment of P3 5 billion 74 60 million for the contract
Globe CEO on Telstra: I'm not scared of ghosts
Anyone who comes in is a threat; but I m not going to react to a threat that s not real Sign the contract and we’ll play Globe s Ernest Cu on possible Telstra San Miguel entry
Meralco: Competitive Selection Process will hurt consumers
The policy is illogical and not in consumers interest as it gives gencos the power to dictate prices says the head of the distribution utility Manuel Pangilinan
Globe to sustain momentum, PLDT to climb back after H1 earnings
How Globe and PLDT adapted to the digital shift influence their first half earnings results an analyst says
Meralco looking to acquire more distribution utilities
The firm is looking to expand its presence beyond its franchise area and its interests could extend to Visayas and Mindanao
Globe to court GMA again?
The Ayala led telco firm was one of the many suitors that courted the majority shareholders of the broadcast giant
Why GMA-Ramon Ang talks collapsed
Many analysts say the network could be fishing for a higher offer There s a lot of speculation at this point
GMA-Ramon Ang talks collapse
I was surprised I did not expect this businessman Ramon S Ang says of the latest development in his planned acquisition of at least a 30 interest in GMA
Metro Pacific eyes 3 more PPP deals
After the Cavite Laguna Expressway Manuel Pangilinan led infrastructure conglomerate sets its sights on the LRT 2 operations and maintenance North South railway project and regional airports
Is Ramon Ang buying GMA? Network chief now uncertain
GMA chief Felipe Gozon says the network s majority shareholders have already presented their cards on the table It s now up to Ang he adds
PLDT to invest over $30 million in 'Big Data' services
In the long run these Big Data solutions will help improve PLDT s bottom line and increase the subscriber base of the group PLDT chief strategy officer Winston Damarillo says
Don't cut the cord just yet: 4 telco services into one
Customer experience is what s guiding PLDT to stay ahead in an industry where customers expect all of their devices to interact with each other
Hundreds of PLDT staff to be laid off by yearend
The Philippines second most valuable listed company targets to lay off around 450 employees to cut operational costs and align the skill set of its workforce
Marikina Polytechnic College execs dismissed, face graft raps
The Ombudsman says officials of the state run college entered into irregular deals with favored but unqualified suppliers from 2005 to 2006
GMA shareholders, Ang to sign share deal by Sept
UPDATED GMA says Ang’s entry will help improve the performance of the network which posted a decline in earnings in the first half of the year
GMA-7 management, union ink new CBA
The new CBA is signed a month after the network announced the entry of Ramon S Ang as investor
PH dismisses new China protest over drilling in Recto Bank
Within our capability we will be able to extend all the necessary protection for them says Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin
