The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered three online firms to stop their unauthorized lending activities and their use of abusive collection practices. In an order issued April 26, the Commission En Banc directed Golden Cash, Help Cash, and Grace Cash to immediately cease and...
The Insurance Commission (IC) has issued a new license to AIA Philippines Life and General Insurance Co., Inc. following its merger with Philam Equitable Life Assurance Co., Inc. (PELAC). In a statement, Insurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa said on Thursday, April 28, that the IC needed to issue a...
Finally, the sequel to the 2009 epic science fiction film is upon us After 13 years, James Cameron’s follow-up movie to the 2009 epic science fiction film “Avatar” gets its title. Disney announced during CinemaCon in Las Vegas that the forthcoming movie is dubbed “Avatar: The Way of...
Parañaque City's 1st District Rep. Eric Olivarez vowed that there will be no increase in business permit and real property tax in the next three years of his administration if he wins as mayor. Olivarez gave the assurance after local and foreign businessmen, as well as real property owners, asked...
SM Megamall unveils its giant 3D whale shark “Gentle giants,” that is perhaps an apt description of whale sharks, known colloquially as butanding . These massive creatures with gray and brown hues and white spots are among the largest fish in the sea, and yet they are able to swim with such...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo This coming May 9 election is a defining moment for the Filipino people. We could not think of a better subtext than Palawan Pawnshop’s quintessential tagline: “Alahas ang isinasangla, hindi ang iyong kinabukasan.” Beyond endorsing VP Leni, it...
LANDSCAPE Gemma Cruz Araneta Jose Rizal must have wanted his two novels to be read as one book, that is why on the title page of the hand-written original of “El Filibusterismo” (1891) these words appear in parenthesis – (II parte del Noli Me Tangere). But, Rizal crossed it out before...
(Unsplash) The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) has encouraged the public to get vaccinated against flu and pneumonia. The group is monitoring possible uptick in flu and pneumonia cases, said PSMID Adult Immunization Committee Co-Chair Dr. Faith Villanueva....
State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) is on track to hit its revenue targets, driven by country’s much improved economic environment amid the prolonged pandemic. Despite their “bad start” this year due to the surge of Covid-19 cases, Andrea D. Domingo, Pagcor chair and...
Rekindle the joys of traveling with no less than the biggest homegrown hotel chain operator in the Philippines This year, summertime in the Philippines becomes even more special because, after two years of being cooped up in the safety of their home, Filipinos can now go to places much like how it...
Warner Bros. finally gives fans a first glimpse of its upcoming movie ‘Barbie’ with a photo of Margot Robbie as the titular role In the photo, Margot is donning the quintessential Barbie look with bouncy blonde hair and a megawatt smile while riding her pink convertible. According to the post,...
From canvas to Lego bricks Looking at Fernando Amorsolo's pieces can instantly transport you to a time of the Philippines' past, when the fiery sun rays kiss the golden fields and women and men working side by side is such an idyllic sight. Taking the experience to the next level is his master...
