The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) exempted the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) from the 20 percent cap of ownership so it can acquire full ownership of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation (PDS Group). In a statement, the SEC said it has approved the application of the PSE...
CEBU CITY – Police have imposed strict border control to prevent criminal elements from causing trouble here. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has received more personnel who will man border control checkpoints to intercept possible individuals who may wreak havoc in this city, said Police Lt....
Senator Grace Poe hopes that the public won't have to queue up just to get their supply of water amid the worsening El Niño phenomenon. "Mahalaga na laging may dumadaloy na malinis na tubig sa bawat tahanan (It's important that there's always access to clean water in every home)," she said in a...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has underscored the importance of shunning the use of firecrackers in the upcoming New Year revelry. In a Senate hearing on Monday, Dec. 18, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, focused on the perennial issue of firecracker safety...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday, Dec. 21 issued a warning to the public about Christmas-related online scams. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) "It's natural for us Filipinos to be generous during this Christmas...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported that the principals of Kapa Community Ministry International Inc. (KAPA), touted as the largest investment scam in Philippine history, have been sentenced to suffer the penalty of life imprisonment. They have been convicted for syndicated estafa...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday, Dec. 21 announced that its free Wi-Fi initiative has reached 12,000 access points across 12 regions. Photo credit to DICT/ Manila Bulletin In an interview with PTV, DICT Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Renato...
Throughout the chic run of “Sex and the City,” many women tuned in to the show not just for its unabashed conversations about relationships over Cosmos and the different creatures that roam the Big Apple but also for style inspirations. Leading the pack is the show’s protagonist, fictional...
For many Filipino fashion designers, the ultimate dream is to showcase their collection in one of the major fashion capitals in the world. Presenting their best designs alongside the industry’s giants and legends guarantees to put their name on the map. But young fashion creative Paula Villasper...
ILOILO CITY – MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) of the Razon Group remains focused on improving services in this city while preparing for expansion in the provinces of Iloilo and Negros Occidental. “I would like to focus on our commitments here in Iloilo City,” said MORE Power...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued an advisory specifying the wage computations for regular holidays and special non-working holidays for 2024. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the move is to remind all private sector employers to ensure the proper payment of...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT It was Mark Amand who argued that rejection doesn’t mean we aren’t good enough. He said that the other person who rejected us actually failed to appreciate what we can bring to the table. In fact, the Platonic philosopher Atticus would even say “I’ve never met a...
