Sixteen (16) countries have expressed support to the Philippines' bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the term 2027 to 2028, a position the country appealed for during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in September. Senate President Juan Miguel...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Thursday, November 23 said the 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) is a perfect platform for the Philippines to delve into the political, security and socio-economic issues facing the region. Legarda...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, November 23 said he expects strengthened cooperation among Asia Pacific economies for the development of critical infrastructures in the face of global risks such as cyberattacks, natural disasters, and other disruptive events during the 31st annual...
The Senate wants diplomatic discussions on the various issues hounding the South China Sea (SCS) during the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF), Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said. According to Zubiri, he has already instructed his colleagues to “tone down the rhetoric” and...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been recognized again for championing sustainability, as it continues to promote sustainable practices toward achieving long-term growth in the corporate sector. The SEC was named as one of the Circle of Excellence awardees in the Sustainability...
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING SIGNING ON THE OPERATIONALIZATION OF US-FUNDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PHILIPPINES MINERALS SECTOR – Shown in photo (L-R) DILG-CAR Assistant Regional Director Maribbay Jr, UPPAF President Dr. Maria Mendoza, PNIA Chairman Antonio L. Co, ARTA Secretary Ernesto V....
Santé’s Chief Executive Officer, Joey Marcelo, was named the Entrepreneur of the Year at the prestigious 14 th Asia CEO Awards last October 24, 2023, at the Manila Marriott. This celebrated event, known as the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, recognized business excellence in various...
Asia United Bank (AUB) posted a P6.1 billion consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2023, which is 32 percent higher than last year’s income of P4.6 billion due to sustained business volume and margin growth, along with higher non-interest income. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC), the country’s top nickel producer, saw a 47 percent fall in its attributable net income to P3.6 billion in the first nine months of 2023 from the P6.9 billion reported in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm...
Low-cost airline AirAsia Philippines will be recruiting new cabin crew members on Oct. 11 to augment its workforce and meet the demands of domestic and international travel in 2024. The recruitment program will be conducted at the third floor of the MIAA Function Hall of the Ninoy Aquino...
The Po and Gokongwei families have beefed up their stakes in Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (PIZZA), one of the leading food service groups in the Philippines, by buying out the stake of Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC for P2.69 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
The Department of Science and Technology’s television program (DOSTv) partner, EdukSine Production Corporation, was recognized as the technology company of the year at the 2023 Asia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Awards. Photo credit to Asia CEO Awards “We won because we have big, passionate,...
