The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is on the last day today, July 18, of its caravan in the Bicol Region to appraise residents of their human rights and how to defend them in case of violations. The caravan, called "Lakbay Karapatan Tungo sa Kamalayan or 'LaKarAn' is also aimed at informing the...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) partnered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create an interagency data-sharing system to expedite the verification of registered businesses in the country. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. and SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino signed a...
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 Commission on Higher Education (CHED) reiterated its commitment to ensuring that “no Filipino is left behind” when it comes to education. (Photo courtesy of CHED) This statement came after six persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from Davao Prison and Penal Farm (DPPF) earned their...
By MYRNA M. VELASCO End-users shifting to the net metering scheme on gaining electricity service had grown by more than double last year and has been sustaining its escalated pace, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission. In a presentation to the media, ERC Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta...
By CZARINA NICOLE ONG KI The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has pressed for the passage into law of various bills in Congress that seek to establish a National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) that would address the conditions of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in detention facilities nationwide....
By CZARINA NICOLE ONG KI The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the death of Vince Andrew Delos Reyes, a 19-year-old cadet of a merchant marine school in Laguna, due to alleged severe physical exercise imposed on him by his upperclassmen. In a statement, CHR Chairperson Richard P....
By JAMES A. LOYOLA The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is steering corporations and members of both the public and private sectors towards a more sustainable capital market and business sector as it envisions a greener, low-carbon, and sustainable economy. The Commission launched on...
Former rebels, law enforcers, and local government officials attend a summit for rebel-returnees in Davao City on July 11, 2024. (Photo: National Amnesty Commission) By MARTIN SADONGDONG More than 500 amnesty applications for members of rebel and insurgent groups have been received by the National...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is integrating all its digital services under one platform to enhance the security of online transactions as part of its continued shift to automated processes. On July 10, the Commission issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2024, providing...
It can be "tricky" and "complicated" for the Senate to look into the Commission on Elections (Comelec) official's alleged offshore accounts, a matter earlier disclosed by SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta. "The allegations came from a member of the House and will most likely be looked into by...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has published its Guidelines on Merger Remedies which outlines how it assesses the merging parties’ proposals to address competition concerns arising from merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. The Guidelines contain guidance on the design,...
