The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned P3.5 billion preferred shares offering by Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corporation. In its meeting on October 26, the Commission En Banc resolved to render effective the registration statement of Cirtek covering 50 million...
The Copa Paulino Alcantara, the country’s top domestic cup competition, will take place instead of the Philippines Football League season on Nov. 7 at the National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The Philippine Football Federation officially announced the decision Wednesday, Oct. 27 after...
The Philippines and Egypt are mulling possible trade and investment opportunities for both nations, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday, Oct. 27. Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Ezzedin H. Tago receives a token from Vice President of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce Ahmed El-Wasimi...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) turned over to its civil relations arm Tuesday, Oct. 26, various essential electronic equipment which were donated by Australia to further enhance the military's capability to combat violent extremism and terrorism. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr., AFP Chief of...
Several farmers' groups have joined forces and raised the need to overhaul the Philippine agriculture sector, demanding the next administration to "transform" the industry for "food security, job creation, and balanced growth". In a joint statement, Bayanihan sa Agrikultura, Federation of Free...
41680 Sony Music Philippines announced the launch of Waterwalk Records, a music label focused on bringing fresh Christian music to a new, streaming generation. The label will feature faith-based entertainment artists from across the length and breadth of the country, who represent the best of...
PBA Images11-16 The simmering tension of the last few days is expected to be a factor Wednesday, Oct. 27 as TNT and Magnolia Pambansang Manok return to action for Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. TNT shoots for a commanding...
In addition to providing sustainable building materials and solutions, Holcim Philippines is ramping up direct engagements with shelter organizations to better understand the challenges in building affordable homes and inform future initiatives for a bigger impact. This year, the firm has partnered...
Medical equipment vital to the Philippines' coronavirus pandemic response such as intensive care unit beds and vaccine cold storage units were recently donated by the United States (US) to the country. MEDICAL AID-- Intensive care unit (ICU) beds and COVID-19 vaccine cold storage units worth P2.075...
The Philippines and South Korea concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations that will open the markets for both countries. Philippine Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez and Korean Trade Minister Han-Koo Yeo signed and issued a joint statement Tuesday. Philippine Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez (right)...
Philippines and Korea have concluded negotiations paving the way for bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) that would further liberalize trade in goods between the two countries, including gradual elimination of tariffs on Philippine bananas and canned pineapple exports and exports of Korean...
Believing that cybersecurity is something that countries must work on in this digital era, the US Embassy in the Philippines held two virtual programs to discuss the need to strengthen cybersecurity mitigations in the country. United States Embassy Charge d'Affaires Heather Variava (US Embassy...
