The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning the public that SE Sports or Seek Explores Sports Association Inc. is illegally soliciting investments. The corporate regulator issued an advisory after gathering reports that the entity’s individuals or members are enticing the public,...
Armed with the simple, guiding principle: “Whatever decision we make, we should be able to eat and sleep well,” Hans T. Sy found the moral certainty to endure public fury over a construction project. For decades, the SM Group, founded by his late father, retail tycoon Henry Sy Sr., has been...
Almost always, the awarding of the Management Man of the Year, given by the influential group, the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), is a blockbuster event. Yes Virginia, all roads seem to lead to the posh Shangri-La The Fort with most of the head honchos of the country’s top...
Digital transformation expert Donald L. Lim, the president of DITO CME Holdings, was elected the 78th president of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) for 2026, positioning the prominent business group to prioritize digital innovation and future-ready leadership. The election of...
The Philippine Biodiesel Association (TPBA) is urging the government to establish predictable blending adjustments, arguing that stable mandate benefits motorists through fuel efficiency savings and provide support for Filipinos in the coconut industry. In a statement, Ramon Taniola, TPBA executive...
Just two weeks after hitting a then-record low, the peso plunged again to an all-time low on Wednesday, Nov. 12, as market sentiment turned negative amid public fund governance concerns and lackluster economic growth. The currency finished the third trading day of the week at ₱59.17, weakening...
The Philippines ' Vape Law has provided a crucial legal and ethical framework for tobacco harm reduction, empowering the medical community to recommend novel tobacco products to patients who do not quit smoking combustible cigarettes entirely. This shift was highlighted by oral and...
One of the most prominent voices in the private sector has expressed willingness to provide funding support for the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) in its ongoing investigation into the flood control scandal as calls for accountability and justice ramp up. Al Panlilio, president of...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is intensifying its campaign against illegal betting in the country while reaffirming its commitment to responsible gaming, transparency, and public welfare. In a press conference held at the City of Dreams Manila on October 29, PCSO General Manager...
Emphasizing that playing the lottery should always remain a form of safe and enjoyable entertainment—not a financial risk—the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Wednesday, October 29, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting responsible gaming during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Lottery...
The Quezon City Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting heart health and active living as it joined the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) in celebrating World Heart Day (WHD) 2025. The event, themed “Galaw-Galaw Pilipinas!,” was held on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Multipurpose Hall...
While other countries still hesitate when it comes to nuclear energy, the Philippines is one of the two countries in the ASEAN region that is a frontrunner in nuclear integration. In a recent report from Fitch Solutions’ unit, BMI, the Philippines and Vietnam are considered the only two nations...
