SEC says planned fee hike still a go
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) said the proposed hike in its fees would push through after clearing the regulatory impact assessment of the...
POGO ban to curb money laundering activities in Philippines, says AMLC
MONEY LAUNDERING activities are seen to decline after the implementation of a total ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO), the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said.
Construction issues to push back operations of Bulacan airport to 2028
THE START of the Bulacan airport’s operations has been pushed back to 2028 due to delays in construction, San Miguel Corp. (SMC) President and...
Ayala Land expected to start Taguig terminal project this year — DoTr
REAL ESTATE firm Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI), a subsidiary of Ayala Corp., will likely start the construction of the Taguig City Integrated Terminal Exchange ...
Supply chain, red tape drive up PHL cosmetic costs — group
PHILIPPINE COSMETIC products remain costly due to supply chain constraints, including high logistics and energy costs, and the need for improved business processes, the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines, Inc. (CCIP) said.
We Play Here brings live music to schools
LOCAL and international Warner Music Group artists have had their fair share of concerts throughout the Philippines. This year, the We Play Here series...
Treasury bill, bond yields may drop on easing bets
RATES of the Treasury bills (T-bills) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds) on offer this week are expected to go down after the US Federal Reserve...
How much is my pechay?
By Chit U. Juan
For those of us who are vegetable eaters, we may be conscious about the price of upland vegetables, like chop suey ingredients (carrots, sayote,...
BSP’s Remolona ranks among top central bankers in global report card
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) governor’s “A-” rating in a report card for global central bankers places him among the “top-performing” officials in...
First Gen expects boost from geothermal assets
LOPEZ-LED First Gen Corp. expects its investments in geothermal assets to enhance its generation portfolio and potentially boost its earnings next year, its president...
Macklemore cancels Dubai show to protest UAE role in Sudan war
AMERICAN rapper Macklemore said he has canceled his October show in Dubai in protest over the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) support for Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support...
The Philippine justice system is malfunctioning
By Oscar P. Lagman, Jr.
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. remains firm in his stand that he will not allow the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the “war on...