ILOILO CITY – The Panay Consumers Alliance (PCA) has urged the Iloilo City government under Mayor Raisa Treñas to address basic rights prior to becoming a “Human Rights City.” “It must go beyond declarations. It must be grounded in the conditions of the people, including those whose...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reminded the public to verify the registration and authority of financing and lending companies, including their online lending platforms, prior to doing business with them amid the proliferation of scammers pretending to be lenders. This comes as the...
A multi-sector alliance endorsed on Wednesday, April 29, the Duterte–Singson tandem and launched the “Sara–Chavit 2028” nationwide caravan to rally support for the 2028 national and local elections. The coalition, composed of civic groups, business leaders, religious organizations, members...
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.’s (RCBC) executive called for an overhaul of regulatory frameworks across Asia, urging authorities to move from static oversight to an active partnership model to accelerate digital financial inclusion. Speaking at the Money20/20 Asia conference in...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the investment vehicle of billionaire Andrew Tan, reported a record net income last year, as gains from its real estate and leisure units helped offset the decline in consolidated revenue following the deconsolidation of its McDonald’s local franchise. In a...
Top township developer Megaworld Corp. is kicking off the ₱12-billion development of San Benito Private Estate in the next few months with the construction of roads, key infrastructure, and vital township components. The project, a 25-hectare (ha) integrated active wellness township located in...
Around 40 financial technology (fintech) companies are now phasing out one-time passwords (OTPs) in their security systems, as the financial industry races to meet the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) midyear deadline for adopting more advanced anti-fraud systems. Lito Villanueva, founding...
CEBU CITY – No one could stop Vice President Sara Duterte from becoming the country’s next president. Lawyer Salvador Panelo, a staunch Duterte supporter, boldly declared this during the launching of the Cebu Alliance for Duterte 2028 on Friday, March 13, in a hotel here. Panelo, chief...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), together with partners from the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (ZCRA), conducted a series of engagements in Metro Manila to strengthen collaboration and advance climate resilience initiatives for vulnerable communities across the Philippines. A key highlight of...
President Marcos has expressed hope for United States President Donald Trump 's attendance in the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, hosted by the Philippines this year. Marcos conveyed his hope of welcoming Trump to Manila during his speech at the presentation of...
The alliance between the Philippines and the US remains significantly untouched despite observations that US President Donald Trump’s strategy is becoming more focused on the Western Hemisphere to advance his “America First” policy. Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe”...
RL Commercial REIT Inc. will join the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), the nation’s 30-company benchmark, replacing Alliance Global Group Inc. as part of a semi-annual reshuffle of the local equity market’s gauges. The Philippine Stock Exchange announced the changes following review of...
