The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) welcomed Atty. McJill Bryant T. Fernandez who has been appointed associate commissioner as Commissioner Ephyro Luis B. Amatong ended his eight years of service in the SEC. “We are excited to work with Commissioner Fernandez, whose extensive experience...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the registration and secured conviction of several illegal lending companies as part of its sustained crackdown against illegal and abusive lenders, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a statement, the DOF cited an SEC report that showed...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is calling on corporations to allow shareholders or members to participate in meetings virtually to encourage greater stakeholder involvement in their governance. The Commission reiterated the provisions of the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines...
Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos has been using vlogs to reach as wide an audience as possible ahead of the May 9, 2022 elections. With now over 200 of these vlogs posted on his YouTube channel, a scouring of noteworthy snippets in these videos is in order. (Screenshot from Bongbong Marcos's...
Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, March 8, revealed plans to revive the Aquino administration’s bottom-up budgeting (BUB) scheme to prioritize the projects of the local government units (LGUs) down to the barangay level if she wins in May 2022. Vice President Leni Robredo, the lone female...
(In celebration of International Women's Day and Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.) What was it like working under a strong woman leader? For women's month and our attention is on...
Kris Aquino (Screengrab/Instagram) Queen of All Media Kris Aquino has called the attention of one of her followers for using red heart emojis. In the comment section of her Instagram account recently, one of the followers of Kris wrote: "We continue to pray for your healing and recovery the...
Kris Aquino Queen of All Media Kris Aquino will be flying abroad any time soon. This she reiterated in her recent video. "Aalis na kami soon," she told her fans. "Ang tagal ko ng sinasabing aalis kami. Aalis na talaga. Na arrange na." According to her, she will be leaving the country in the coming...
Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio says that she proposed the use of nuclear energy 12 years prior to President Duterte’s signing of Executive Order (EO) No. 164 favoring a Philippine nuclear energy program. Vice presidential...
Kris Aquino took to social media to update fans recently about her health. At one point, she told fans: "In case magtatanong kayo, still just 85 pounds (38.5 kg)." But she made clear she is managing well. She related that her first Xolair injection was a "success." "Meaning kinaya ko the full...
Photo from FIBA Matthew Aquino was given longer minutes this time but Japan ended up falling short against Australia, 80-64, Sunday. Feb. 27 in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Okinawa Arena. Aquino played almost 12 minutes and registered one point and three rebounds while committing a...
Photo from FIBA Matthew Aquino played almost four minutes in his international debut as Japan defeated Taiwan, 76-71, in their FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match held Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Okinawa Arena. The son of PBA legend Marlou Aquino produced two points off a pair of foul shots and...
