The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease and desist order against MFT Group of Companies Inc. and Foundry Ventures I Inc. for alleged illegal solicitation of investments from the public. In an order dated Jan. 16, the Commission En Banc directed the MFT Group and Foundry...
When it comes to classic sweet pairings, some of the things that come to mind are chocolates and strawberries. The combination of the two has been iterated in many confectionery creations, from candies and pastries to cakes and ice cream. Lucky for us here in the metro, we can enjoy the flavors of...
Art Fair Philippines, one of the leading platforms for showcasing and selling Filipino modern and contemporary art, introduces an enhanced program highlighting the vibrant creative scene of the Philippine visual arts, recognized as one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic landscapes. From Feb. 16 to...
Office chic and the beauty of nature come together at Prada’s fall-winter 2024 men’s collection. Creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons create a setup that merges both elements through its glass runway over a bed of greenery. This echoes their goal for their latest showcase, which is...
With its stunning visuals and even colorful personalities, the fashion industry is a topic that is good for TV. This kind of media exposes the life of some of the industry’s giants, from their early beginnings and triumphs to the drama that followed their success. It also provides a multitude of...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to include the regulatory body on the e-Gov Super App. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the...
Alcantara-led Alsons Power Group is extending help to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the capacity enhancement of technically-skilled workers in Mindanao, primarily in the SOCSKSARGEN region which is among the core communities of its power projects. Alsons Power...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has committed to provide at least P30,000 worth of in-kind assistance for jeepney drivers affected by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said the livelihood initiative refers to the...
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Melquiades Robles confirmed on Thursday, January 18 that the viral photo of the bettor from San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan who bagged the P43-million Lotto 6/42 jackpot was indeed edited. (Photo from PCSO Facebook page) The photo of the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has highlighted its various innovative programs that help improve the livelihoods of Mindanao residents. (DOST) In an interview with Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon on Thursday, Jan. 18, DOST Undersecretary Leah Buendia said one of the several programs the...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT No, this is not about inflation being driven by the growth of the money supply as Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman talked about it in India in 1963. That inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon is true in the long run during episodes of persistent inflation....
The Department of Finance (DOF) has reported that the law providing tax relief for eligible companies has resulted in the creation of over 100,000 jobs for Filipinos since its implementation two years ago. Data from the DOF showed that total approved investments under the Corporate Recovery and Tax...
