The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will meet with business groups on Thursday, Oct. 12, to discuss complaints on the proposed revised schedule of certain fees and charges which is deemed too high. In a statement, the SEC welcomed the points and notes the concerns raised by business groups...
The Philippine government reaffirmed its commitment to promoting regional integration and cooperation with fellow Southeast Asian countries, along with promoting freedom of information and preserving press freedom, Communications Secretary Garafil said. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil (RTVM...
By MARK REY MONTEJO The Philippine Amateur Baseball Association (PABA) guns for a podium finish despite the daunting tasks that lie ahead in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. (From left to right) Adrian Bernardo, PABA Secretary General Pepe Muñoz and Jenald Pareja. (PSA) PABA...
Another lawyers' group has joined the calls for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators in the killing last Sept. 14 of a lady lawyer in Bangued, Abra. The Philippine Bar Association (PBA), in a statement said: "We cannot bring back Atty. Ma. Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales-Alzate and the rest of our...
Former president and now House Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (center) pays a courtesy call to Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim at the Malaysian Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sept. 14 (Facebook). It has...
The JM Estorque-saddled Red Sole, AR Villegas-ridden Vavavoom and LF de Jesus-charged Top of the Line will be the horses to watch when the Philippine Racing Commission holds a charity race dubbed the Philippine Sportswriters Association Cup at the Metro Manila Turf Club, Inc.’ ground in Malvar,...
ENJOY BEFORE YOU FLY Sheraton Manila near NAIA 3 provides world-class Filipino hospitality The September Online Sale (2023) is back this year with its biggest edition ever—a month-long event that invites travelers across the Philippines to fall in love with the country’s beautiful destinations...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa says he is "embarrassed as a Filipino" whenever he compares Philippine health statistics to that of the country’s neighbors in the Association of Southeast Asian...
The Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) has announced that it is now accepting nominations for the 42nd Agora Awards. The deadline for the submission of all requirements has been extended to Sept. 15, 2023. Agora Awards Chairman Law Sibayan shared that they have streamlined the...
ARTISTS FOR A CAUSE From left: Maryrose Gisbert, Lydia Velasco, Cesar Arro The Association of Women Legislators Foundation, Inc. (AWLFI) is welcoming the “ber” month season with a back-to-back art exhibit with Mira Art Gallery and Project Hulmahan entitled “Sining sa Kongreso : An Art Exhibit...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno called upon his regional counterparts to join forces and actively collaborate in overcoming the diverse challenges hindering Southeast Asia's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. At the 10th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in...
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China started to resume Tuesday, August 22, the rounds of negotiations on the possible Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. Manila would be hosting the three-day talks, which would gather diplomats from 12 countries....
