Pagcor gets ball rolling

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 15, 2023 Pagcor gets ball rolling on casino privatization  The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. is bent on pursuing plans to kick off by third quarter of 2025 the privatization of 45 casinos that it operates, expecting proceeds ranging from P60 billion to P80 billion, according to Pagcor chair and chief executive Alejandro Tengco told lawmakers on Monday. By Ronnel W. Domingo PH household spending to strengthen, says think tank Household spending in the Philippines is expected to grow by "a strong 5.5 percent " in 2023 thanks to easing inflation, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research. However, the Fitch group subsidiary also said that if inflation remained relatively high compared with the government's target range of 2 percent to 4 percent, household spending power may be undermined. By Ronnel W. Domingo 91-day T-bill rate declines The average rate on the benchmark 91-day Treasury bills decreased by 10.6 basis points (bps) amid mixed results from the latest weekly auction held on Monday.  By Ronnel W. Domingo Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. BIZ BUZZ SMC river cleanup goes north​ It's not his responsibility, but he will take on the challenge anyway. We're talking about San Miguel Corp. president and CEO Ramon Ang who addressed the flooding issue in Pampanga that happened late last month due to the incessant rains. By Daxim L. Lucas INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE PH bans Dutch poultry due to bird blue outbreak The Department of Agriculture (DA) temporarily banned the entry of poultry products from the Netherlands as the European country reported a bird flu or avian influenza outbreak. In a memorandum order, the DA prohibited the importation of Dutch wild birds and their products, including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs and semen effective immediately. By Jordeene B. Lagare Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the digital version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Register for a 30-day trial for free to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, app-exclusive stories, and archives. REGISTER NOW Hi Edward. Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions newsletter@inquirer.com.ph © 2023 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay Tejeros, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime