Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and ATRAM Group (ATRAM) have appointed Deanno J. Basas as President of UnionBank Investment Management and Trust Corporation (UBIMTC) prior to its merger into ATR Asset Management, Inc. (AAMI). The bank said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) was left disappointed after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) withdrew an agreement that would allow observers full access to polling precincts “at any time” on Election Day. The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM)...
Vote-buying in the Philippine election setting is “endemic” and “well-entrenched”, the deputy chief observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) said on Wednesday, May 14, as the group’s preliminary findings took note of “credible indications” of vote-buying...
The European Union is looking to bolster maritime cooperation with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by fostering opportunities for a deeper and more strategic partnership. This, as EU head of delegation to the Philippines Mariomassimo Santoro and EU First Secretary and Political Officer Frederic...
The European Union (EU) is open to accelerating the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines amid global trade uncertainties such as the tariff policy of the United States (US). EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro said on Tuesday, May 13, that the 27-member...
DAGUPAN CITY – Vice Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega defeated niece, incumbent Rafy Ortega-David, in Monday’s elections to become the new governor of La Union. Aringay Vice Mayor Eric O. Sibuma was elected vice governor. LA Union provincial capitol in San Fernando City. First district Rep. Paolo...
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) will present its preliminary statement on its findings and conclusions on the electoral process of this year’s midterm elections on Wednesday, May 14. An EU team observes the closing and counting at a polling precinct in Cotabato on...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Three individuals allegedly engaged in vote-buying were apprehended through citizen’s arrest in Barangay Cuenca, Pugo, La Union, on May 12. Police Major Lester Tannagan, Pugo chief of police, said concerned citizens informed them that the suspects were holding...
Union Bank of the Philippines and the ATRAM Group have finalized their partnership, aiming to revolutionize the Philippine asset management landscape by merging their trust operations and leveraging digital innovation. Under the agreement, UnionBank will acquire a 27.5 percent stake in ATR Asset...
Malacañang has welcomed the presence of foreign delegates who will observe the conduct of the upcoming midterm elections, saying they will help boost the polls ' credibility and deter election fraud. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) and EU Chief Observer Marta Temido with...
The chief observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) assured on Wednesday, May 7, that their group’s election-related activities have so far been “running smoothly and peacefully” despite some members’ assignments to election hotspots. EU Chief Observer Marta...
The Rizal Park and Rizal Monument in Manila lit up in the colors blue and yellow of the European Union’s (EU) flag to mark the celebration of the upcoming Europe Day 2025. A Facebook post by the EU’s Delegation in the Philippines on Sunday, May 4, showed European Union Ambassador Massimo...
