Large companies' heavy reliance on bank loans, particularly from major local banks, could amplify vulnerabilities within the Philippine financial sector, according to the 2024 Financial Stability Report (FSR). "Corporates’ heavy reliance on bank funding could amplify credit risks to the financial...
By Jasmine Tuaño Dr. Zee Ying Kiat with media attendees during the roundtable discussion in New World Hotel. Colorectal cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in the Philippines, yet many people remain unaware of its risks, early warning signs, and how it can be prevented. While...
BEE EARTH FRIENDLY (Standing, from left) DTI Assistant Sec. Domingo Tolentino Jr., Asst Sec. Grace Baluyan, Usec. Blesila Lantayona, Jollibee Area Customer Activation Senior Manager Bong Tan, Area Manager Karen Cortez, Channels & Retail Marketing Senior Manager Rodelyn Canapi. (Seated, from...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched a program designed to encourage power sector players to go public and comply with the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA). On Thursday, March 27, the ERC and SEC jointly launched SEC...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not abandoning the 20-percent minimum public ownership of rule for initial public offerings (IPOs), although it has approved the plan of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to relax its implementation of this requirement to make it easier for large...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is gearing up to launch a lending program for micro-entrepreneurs, accessible through e-wallet platforms, as part of its ongoing commitment to scale up businesses. In a chance interview on Thursday, March 27, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said the...
Dining at H&T Wine Gallery feels like stepping into the world of a Wes Anderson film . With its mismatched furniture and eccentric design elements, the bistro could easily be one of the most Instagram-worthy spots in Quezon City. But what keeps people coming back is its curated menu of worldly...
Six high-value individuals yielded P3.4 million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation in Bacoor City on March 26 (Photo from Cavite PPO/MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE – Authorities apprehended six high-value individuals and seized P3.4 million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust...
PAGASA Six areas recorded heat indices between 42 and 46 degrees Celsius (°C), classified as dangerous, on Wednesday, March 26, as the country transitioned from the northeast monsoon (amihan) season to the warm and dry season. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
The TOYCON SUMMER PRELUDE marks the start of our 22nd year, and the entire TOYCON PH community is heading to the Okada Manila's Crystal Pavilion on March 29 and 30, 2025! TOYCON's very first summer event brings together toy enthusiasts, collectors, and creators to celebrate the artistry and...
The Medical City’s i-DOTS Center. In a move that strengthens the country’s response to one of its most pressing public health challenges, The Medical City (TMC) officially launched its I-DOTS (Integrated Delivery of TB Services) Center on Monday, in time for World Tuberculosis Day...
SAN FABIAN—The head of a tobacco farmers group has called for the appointment of a tobacco czar who will strictly administer the implementation of the law to prevent the rampant tobacco smuggling activities in the country. Saturnino Distor, president of Philippine Tobacco Growers...
