The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking to adopt regional best practices to improve the regulatory environment for short selling at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) with the aim of boosting trading activity. Short selling is the practice of betting on the decline of a...
The Association of Women Legislators Foundation, Inc. (AWLFI) is welcoming the “ber” month season with a back-to-back art exhibit with Mira Art Gallery and Project Hulmahan entitled “SINING SA KONGRESO : An Art Exhibit of Masters, Modern Masters and Contemporary Filipino Artists” from Sept....
We arrived on a speedboat in Lido, Venice in time for the 80th Venice Film Festival. First order of the day was to catch our very own, Sam Manacsa’s Cross My Heart and Hope to Die, competing at the Orizzonti – Concorso Corti. A scene from 'Cross My Heart and Hope to Die' The PalaBiennale was...
Self-taught visual artist Rachel Anne Lacaba drew inspiration from the depths of her soul to craft intricate works that resonate with raw emotion and profound contemplation at her fifth solo exhibition, “Muni-Muni.” Rachel Anne Lacaba Displayed at the Pinto Art Museum, the exhibit offered...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government's one-time fuel assistance, aimed at helping public transport drivers and operators cope with skyrocketing gasoline and diesel prices, is expected to be released this week. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the Department...
BARRACKS AND STRATEGY By Lt. Gen. AURELIO B. BALADAD (Ret) Nestled within the country’s scenic beauty, Southern Luzon has long held the promise of prosperity. Yet, it is the region's recent embrace of peace and security that has truly set the stage for development. As the region charters a...
The Bureau of the Treasury reported that government subsidies to state-owned companies increased in July, with the majority of the funds being used to support the universal healthcare program. The national government provided P33.24 billion in financial aid to government-owned and controlled...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) asserted that President Marcos’ order to set a cap on rice prices is justified, serving as a temporary measure against unscrupulous traders. According to the NEDA, there has been a significant upward trend in rice prices in recent weeks,...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa said on Saturday, Sept. 2 that he is looking to propose a measure that will give the Philippine National Police (PNP) the power to designate city and municipal police chiefs. "Yung pagpili ng chief of police, provincial director dapat ilagay na lang yung power na yan...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to the public regarding the purchase and use of 10 unregistered products that have not undergone its evaluation process. (Courtesy of FDA) As of Aug. 23, the FDA has identified six devices and four drugs that are not...
Recent rainfall has provided a much-needed boost to the water supply of Metro Manila, as the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said the current level of Angat Dam will be sufficient to meet the region's needs for this month. Patrick Dizon, MWSS spokesperson said on Saturday, Sept....
(Arnold Quizol) Dr. Raymundo W. Lo, an opinion columnist of the Manila Bulletin (MB), was cited as "Best Columnist" at the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) 11th Makatao Awards for Media Excellence. The award ceremony was held on Aug. 30, at a hotel in Pasay City....
