The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against a lending business operator who does not have the necessary registration and approval from the Commission. In an order issued last Feb. 18, 2025, the Commission en banc directed Fernando Joquico Santos,...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) kicked off the observance of National Women's Month this March by holding the 10th Purple Action Day celebration and raising awareness on the struggles of marginalized women and girls on Monday, March 3. This year’s theme of CHR's celebration is...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) raises awareness for Filipinos living with rare diseases and affirms their rights as it joined the nation in commemorating the 2025 National Rare Disease Week (NRDW) which is observed during the last week of February. NRDW in the Philippines was established...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that the Tuy-Dasmariñas transmission line, aimed at increasing generation capacity in the south, is nearing completion. In briefing, Redi Allan Remoroza, NGCP assistant vice president and head of transmission planning, stated that...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) honored the memory of Senator Jose “Ka Pepe” Diokno by remaining steadfast to its mandate of advocating for a society where human rights are fully enjoyed by every Filipino. The CHR joined in the commemoration of Diokno's birth and death anniversary...
To ensure that the Philippines stays out of the grey list of global financial crimes watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rolling out more reforms to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. In a press conference, SEC Chairperson...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded the 349,179 examinees for the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on Sunday, March 2, to arrive early and be fully prepared. Based on the CSC examination advisory, school assignments, and the examinee's guide can be accessed...
A petition for disqualification has been filed anew against leading senatorial candidate ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo. In the 22-page petition provided by Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia, petitioners Berteni Cataluña Causing, Graft-Free Philippines...
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) The National Amnesty Commission (NAC) announced Wednesday, Feb. 26, that it has received and processed 127 amnesty applications...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Megawide Construction Corporation’s planned public offering of up to ₱5.95 billion worth of preferred shares. In its meeting on Feb. 25, the Commission En Banc resolved to render effective Megawide’s registration statement covering a...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported that the emergency power supply agreement (EPSA), which secures backup electricity for potential supply interruptions, is set to conclude in 2026. In a briefing, Jose Ronald Valles, Meralco senior vice president and head of...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) continues its years of partnership with Robinsons Malls as 13 malls covering 152 precincts nationwide have been officially designated as Mall Voting Precinct (MVP) for the forthcoming Mid-Term National Elections on May 12, 2025. ROBINSONS MALLS IS...
