Senator-elect Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV said on Wednesday, June 25 he hopes to get the chairmanship of the Senate education committee when the 20th Congress formally opens on July 28. “Para sa akin mahalaga yung committee on education (For me, the committee on education is so important). So...
Senator-elect Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV on Wednesday, June 25 expressed belief senator-judges should make decisions and rule based on the evidence to be presented before the Senate impeachment court. Aquino said this is the common stand he has with fellow opposition lawmakers Senator-elect...
New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is set to reorganize the terminal assignments of foreign and domestic carriers following the completion of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 5 to improve efficiency. Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Eric Ines said the...
Government agencies overseeing Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have agreed to enhance the passenger experience, including the deployment of immigration personnel during peak hours at the country’s main gateway. On Wednesday, June 11, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Bureau...
New Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Francis Ed. Lim President aims to transform the commission into “a no-nonsense regulator—firm when necessary, but always fair, efficient, reliable, and professional.” Lim officially took over on June 10, 2025, from Emilio B. Aquino after...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of ₱1.3 billion to support the ongoing implementation of the Electronic Gates (E-gates) Project in major international gateways across the country. “The DBM already released the budget allocation for the E-gates Project for...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) credited outgoing Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino for championing reforms that paved the way toward a more business-friendly and innovative corporate sector and efficient capital market. “When I started my term, I envisioned an SEC that empowers...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) boasts of a seven-year streak in receiving a good housekeeping mark from the Commission on Audit (COA), with unmodified opinions for its financial statements, under the leadership of Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino. The Commission on June 2 received...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital platform that will assist and answer public queries related to the Commission 's rules and regulations in real time. The Commission on June 2 officially rolled out SEC AInnovation, a...
Malacañang has announced the appointment of former Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) President Francis Ed Lim as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following the expiration of the term of current chairperson Emilio B. Aquino. Currently a senior legal counsel...
Regulators and stock market players are welcoming the enactment of the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), as it is key to attracting more investors and boosting trading activity on the local bourse. "The passage of CMEPA sends a clear message to both domestic and global investors...
International airlines are expected to submit proposals to collect terminal enhancement fees, aiming to shoulder the rising costs of using the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). CAB Executive Director Carmelo Arcilla said these...
