The Maharlika Investment Corporation, the management that runs the state’s wealth fund, said it has finalized its governance structure, as well as its principles and framework in deciding investments. During a meeting presided over by Finance Secretary and MIC Chairperson Ralph G....
The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) is gaining momentum, as its board has given the green light to the fund's capitalization scheme, the appointment of key management committee heads, and the selection of an interim fund manager. The Department of Finance (DOF) announced that the MIC Board,...
The President now has more flexibility in choosing the key manager for the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), while some of the requirements for the president and chief executive officer (PCEO) have been relaxed. The revised rules of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) act now grant the President...
Malacañang has recalled the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) in order to make adjustments, specifically regarding the appointment of key managers. Sources told Manila Bulletin that the IRR of the law creating the MIF is temporarily halted in order to...
The Advisory Body for the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has received a considerable number of applications for the six vacant positions on the board of directors of the sovereign wealth fund. The Advisory Body, which consists of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), National Economic...
The Bureau of the Treasury has released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) that will govern the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), paving the way for the official establishment of the country's first sovereign wealth fund. Now that the IRR has been officially published, it is worth...
Ayala-led ACEN Corporation has partnered with Norwegian Investment Fund (Norfund) for targeted provision of solar solutions that will cater to the energy needs of telecommunications companies in the Philippines. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), ACEN indicated that the proposed...
The Senate on Wednesday (May 31) approved the bicameral conference committee report on the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill which President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is thankful that the House of Representatives...
Another proposed "sovereign" fund has been filed in the House of Representatives, this time for the benefit of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Parañaque City 1st district Rep. Edwin Olivarez (Facebook) Parañaque City 1st district Rep. Edwin Olivarez filed last Jan. 19, 2023 House Bill (HB)...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday allayed the concerns of the public regarding the possible establishment of the Maharlika Investment Fund as he said the money that will come from Filipinos will not sleep but will be used for investments. "Hindi 'yun basta't, oh sige, bigyan niyo...
Former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia categorically said that the planned Maharlika Wealth Fund is “not wise.” In a radio interview, Pernia said that before proceeding with the Maharlika, there must be clear assessment as to where the economy stands at present. He urged the...
A hospital facility for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and a sovereign fund to help them manage their finances better might be in the works if all goes well in the scheduled meeting between Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople....
