Filipinos are up for a four-day long weekend after President Marcos moved the celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day from Aug. 21, Wednesday, to Aug. 23, Friday. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and the late senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. (File photos) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin...
Although there are no formal candidates yet, the opposition released a video teaser for the candidacy of human rights lawyer Chel Diokno and former senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino. Senator Risa Hontiveros, the lone candidate from former vice president Leni Robredo’s 2022 “Tropang...
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s contributions to the country’s economic transformation and growth was cited by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. who highlighted its efforts in promoting the ease of doing business. In the President’s Report to the People 2022 to 2024, President...
Two holidays, including one long weekend, await Filipinos this month of August. File photos Based on Proclamation No. 368 that Malacañang issued in October last year, the two holidays for August are: August 21 (Wednesday): Ninoy Aquino Day August 26 (Monday): National Heroes Day Early this year,...
Passengers line up at the counters of NAIA Terminal 3 on July 26, 2024 as several airlines announced return to normal operations following the exit of Typhoon "Carina". (Photo via Ariel Fernandez) Local and foreign airlines at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) returned to normal...
George Aquino, president and CEO of Ayala Land Hospitality Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) continues to signal its commitment to the hospitality industry by appointing George Aquino as the president and CEO of Ayala Land Hospitality. Aquino, a seasoned hotelier, brings a wealth of experience to the role,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received the Level 3 Philippine Quality Award (PQA) from the Office of the President for mastery in quality management and performance excellence. In a statement, the SEC said the PQA is the highest national recognition for exemplary organizational...
The Securities and Exchange Commission is still pursuing the development of the crowdfunding sector despite recent setbacks experienced by the first companies that entered the local market. Crowdfunding is a fundraising activity typically conducted by startups and small and medium enterprises...
NAIA Terminal 3 (File photo) The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) fielded additional personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to address the needs of passengers whose flights were affected by a global information technology (IT) system outage on Friday, July 19. In an...
Yesterday, I had the privilege of participating in Sustainability Week at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) main office in Makati City, where I shared my experiences in environmental conservation. Initially, I was surprised by the invitation, as financial institutions had not previously...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched the third wave of its digital initiatives consisting of five new services that will make company registration more efficient and promote data sharing for enhanced tax administration. The Commission on July 17,...
The sons of Kris Aquino visited the International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage on Sunday, July 14 and prayed in front of the miraculous image of the Virgin of Antipolo. Joshua “Josh” Aquino and his brother James “Bimby” Aquino were able to pray in front of the Virgin of...
