James Ryan Jonas

Property company Pro-Friends to IPO in 2014

Another low-cost housing developer is set to issue shares to the public for the first time, following the announcement of Property Company of Friends (Pro-Friends) that they will conduct an initial public offering before the end of the year.

Pro-Friends is a property development company that started in 1999 and has completed 15 projects so far. They focus on the low-cost housing market segment building affordable subdivisions, townhouses and mid-rise condominiums in Cavite, Iloilo and Metro Manila.

Jollibee #Chickensad: Expired Chinese meat, port congestion or IT problem?

What’s the real reason behind the temporary closure of several Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) stores and the unavailability of chicken and other products in their menu?

Free PDF ebook: ‘Retire Young, Retire Rich’ by Robert Kiyosaki

In the past years, personal finance advocate Robert Kiyosaki has been giving away free copies of his books.

It may be his way of creating more buzz for his “Rich Dad” line of books and board games or another marketing tactic to promote his more premium coaching sessions. Still, we appreciate getting a copy of a popular personal finance book at no cost.

Analysis of URC’s acquisition of New Zealand’s no. 1 snack company

On Monday last week, Universal Robina Corp. (URC) announced it is acquiring a New Zealand-based company as part of URC’s bid to become an international snack food player.

URC said it is spending NZ $700 million, roughly equivalent to P26.4 billion, in exchange for a 100% stake in the holding company of Griffin’s Foods Ltd., the number one snack food company in New Zealand.

Interest Rates and Fees Table: Metrobank Credit Cards

We continue our Credit Cards series here in PinoyMoneyTalk with a listing of fees and charges for all Metrobank credit cards.

We know that it is expensive to maintain a credit card, so so make sure you manage your finances properly!

(2015) Dates of Philippine holidays, 10 long weekends

It’s here! The official list of Regular Holidays, Special non-working days, and Special Holidays for the year 2015 has been announced.
(Click here if you’re looking for the list of Philippine holidays in 2016!)
Start planning your vacations because you’ve got ten (10) long weekends next year!

Calamity loan for SSS, GSIS members

Eligible members of the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) who were affected by typhoon Glenda may now avail of a calamity relief package from these institutions.

How to apply for a PAGIBIG calamity loan

Those recently affected by typhoon Glenda or other calamities and natural disasters may now avail of PAGIBIG Fund’s Calamity Loan.
Here are important details related to this loan program.