JG Summit profit soars to P3.87 billion in 1st half Zinnia B. Dela Pena The Philippine Star August 17, 2009
MANILA, Philippines - JG Summit Holdings Inc., the listed holding firm of the family of taipan John Gokongwei Jr., reported a five-fold jump in its first half net earnings, fueled by record-breaking results in the second quarter on remarkably strong growth of its food, air transportation and telecommunications businesses, as well as mark-to-market gains. [More Details...]
Local air travel jumps 30% in 1st half - CAB Daily Tribune August 11, 2009
Manila - Domestic air travel grew by a third in the first half, boosted by airlines' promotional offerings to stimulate growth amid the economic difficulties, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said. [More Details...]
Robinsons set to open 4 more malls soon By James A. Loyola July 27, 2009
Cebu Pacific passengers seen to rise by more than half in four years GMA News.TV Ruby Ann Rubio July 22, 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air Inc. expects to increase passengers by more than half by 2013, hoping that its low fares will encourage more ticket sales, the company said in a statement. [More Details...]
Highland hideaway - SUMMIT RIDGE HOTEL By Maripet L. Poso, Staff Writer July 09, 2009
As
if lifted straight off a page from Stephen King's The Mist, the fog
that envelops the Tagaytay horizon is so thick it's barely a cliche to
say "You can almost slice it." The chill bite s through whatever piece
of clothing you are wearing. But before the scene gives you a different
kind of shiver, a breeze comes, clearing the view. At last, you see the
Taal volcano and the lake that surrounds it. You reach out for the
glass of wine near you, nibble on cheese and snuggle closer to the
person beside you.
JG Summit plans P28B in capital expenditure By Doris Dumlao Philippine Daily Inquirer June 26, 2009
Manila, Philippines - The Gokongweis' JG Summit Holdings plans to spend P28 billion for capital outlays this year, the bulk of which will go to the telecommunication and airline businesses. [More Details...]
Business units buoy JG Summit's profits GMA News May 15, 2009
Manila, Philippines - The Gokongwei group on Friday announced that its earnings in the first three months of the year improved [More Details...]
Gokongwei firm to open Tagaytay hotel By Doris Dumlao Philippine Daily Inquirer April 19, 2009