In response to the request of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has initiated the blocking of websites and apps offering investment opportunities without the necessary license. Last February 21, the NTC issued a memorandum to all internet...
TORONTO – The Philippine government is exploring collaboration or cooperation deal with the Canadian government and its industry players on reinforcing research and development (R&D) initiatives that will aid the country on its nuclear rebirth by the turn of the decade. That intent has been...
Northern Samar 1st district Rep. Paul Daza (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Senior Deputy Minority Leader Northern Samar 1st district Rep. Paul Daza wants an audit of the P10.3-billion fund earmarked for the free tuition and living allowance of thousands...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has aired concerns over the inability of Pinagkaisa Realty Corporation (PRC), a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC), to generate income. In the 2023 annual audit report on PRC released on Feb. 27, the COA said “the PRC has been operating without a...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has approved the ad interim appointments of Brig. General Ramon P. Zagala, former chief of the Presidential Security Group (PSG), and 45 other flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Zagala, former Commander of the PSG, was...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Tuesday, March 5, that the release of the Dental Technologists Licensure Examination (DTLE) results has been rescheduled. PRC / Manila Bulletin In a statement, PRC said the new target date for the results will be on March 7. Photo from PRC...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Tuesday, March 5 assured the Department of Education (DepEd) that the basic education would be closed to foreign investment as it is important to preserve the country’s values and instill nationalism among the youth. Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara,...
Photo from Pixabay National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Chairperson Franklin Quijano said the P10,000 cash gift under the expanded coverage of the Centenarians Act will soon be available to those turning 80, 85, 90, or 95 years old between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024. Republic Act (RA) 11982...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has adopted taxonomy guidelines on sustainable finance as part of efforts to promote environmentally and socially sustainable economic activities. The Commission issued on Feb. 23 its SEC Memorandum Circular No. 5, Series of 2024,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signed data sharing agreements (DSAs) with nine law enforcement agencies and competent authorities, granting them access to beneficial ownership information of corporations registered with the Commission. The SEC said this will boost its efforts to...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Friday, March 1 urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to regulate their commissioners’ expenses during their visits to state colleges and universities (SUCs) and out-of-town meetings. Escudero made the call amid criticisms hurled at CHED...
President Marcos has moved Senior Deputy Executive Secretary (ES) Hubert Guevara from the Office of the President (OP) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as one of its commissioners. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hubert Guevara (MPC Pool/File photo) The...
