The Department of Finance (DOF) has announced its plan to mobilize billions of pesos of dormant funds held by state-owned corporations to bolster government efforts in health, social services, and infrastructure development. In a statement on Monday, July 15, the DOF said that tapping into these...
By Hannah L. Torregoza Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, July 15, warned production outfits flagrantly violating the recently-enacted Eddie Garcia law that they could already be held liable pending the issuance of the implementing rules and regulations...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery unveiled the "Ille Imperium" exhibit by Filipino contemporary visual artist Paul Hilario on July 6. The event was a unique blend of fun, information, and interactivity, offering guests an engaging experience. Laya Boquiren, curator of...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery proudly opened its doors on July 8 to present the "Beyond Brass" exhibit by Cameron Castrillo. Veronica Amboni, head of the Cultural Heritage Section (CHS) of the NCCA, delivered the welcome remarks, followed by a message from Charlie...
Every style savant would agree that they are never fully dressed without the perfect arm candy. Whether it is a tiny piece that dangles across the body or a slouchy one for a more chill vibe, a bag can definitely elevate one’s look, making it the perfect finishing touch. Much like in apparel, the...
Two acclaimed hotel brands under SM Hotels and Convention Corp.’s (SMHCC) portfolio, Conrad Manila and Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu, have both received the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024 as part of the top 10 best hotels in the Philippines. Both properties made it as two of the best...
By JAMES A. LOYOLA The Consunji Group has begun unlocking synergies with its newly acquired Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. (CHP), starting with an electricity supply agreement for APO Cement Corporation (APO) in Cebu. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Monday, July 15, CHP...
By CZARINA NICOLE ONG KI The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the P262 million tax refund claimed by Ford Group Philippines, Inc. for the firm's alleged excess and unutilized creditable withholding taxes (CWT) for 2018. Ford filed its Application for Tax Credits/Refunds before the Bureau of...
(Left) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and (Center) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Villafuerte’s Facebook page) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte said the selection of the Philippines to host...
By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS Families affected by the southwest monsoon in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte received government financial assistance and relief supplies over the weekend. ASSISTANCE TO FLOOD VICTIMS — Special Assistant to the President Secretary Antonio Lagdameo Jr. and Department...
The Philippines' online casino industry is booming, with revenues of electronic games (E-Games) operators more than tripling in the first half of the year due to increased interest from Filipino players. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) reported that the E-Games sector recorded a...
Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that government agencies spent 45 percent of their budget as of the first quarter. At the sidelines of the launching of the Green Green Green program, Pangandaman told reporters that the average “obligation rate” of the...
