Security Bank has successfully raised P14.6 billion with the issuance of its Fixed Rate Peso Corporate Bonds at 5.3 percent per annum, with a tenor of 1.5 years due 2024. In a statement, Security Bank said that, due to strong demand for the bonds, it exercised the oversubscription option and...
CEBU CITY – The first day of this city’s hosting of this year’s Bar examinations went smoothly. THE University of San Carlos is heavily guarded by police during the first day of the Bar examinations on Wednesday, Nov. 9. (Calvin D. Cordova) Road closures and increased police visibility in...
CEBU CITY – Police here are gearing up for three major activities next month. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is set to map out security plans for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days on Nov. 1 and 2, respectively, the opening of full face-to-face classes on Nov. 3, and the Bar examinations on...
Finland has expressed desire to integrate "green technology" to Philippine naval vessels, the Department of National Defense (DND) revealed Friday, Sept. 23. Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose Faustino Jr. (right) shakes hands with Finnish Ambassador Juha Pyykko during the...
There will be no political dynasties should the Philippines shifts to a parliamentary form of government like that in the United Kingdom, National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos told senators in a hearing on Friday, September 2. There are no term limits and there is a very strong bureaucracy in a...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is prepared to ensure the safe and peaceful opening of face-to-face classes on Monday, August 22. Three days before the formal opening of the 2022-2023 school year, Lakan Dula Elementary School in Tondo, Manila conducted a dry run of face-to-face classes on Aug....
The Social Security System (SSS) announced that it is now accepting applications for the Calamity Assistance Package from earthquake-stricken members and pensioners in Abra and Mountain Province. (SSS Main Office / File Photo) The application for the package, which consists of Calamity Loan...
Members and pensioners affected by the July 27 magnitude 7.0 northwestern Luzon earthquake may now avail of the Calamity Assistance Package, state-run Social Security System (SSS) announced. The Calamity Loan Assistance Program (CLAP) for members and three-month advance pension for retirees may be...
Food security, affordable energy, and housing were the key issues tackled by the Executive in the recent Cabinet meeting in Malacañang on August 18, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles (Photo from the Office of the Press Secretary Facebook Page) In her...
National Security Advisor Clarita R. Carlos has visited Palawan and the Kalayaan Group of Islands amid the continuous tension over territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. (Photo courtesy of WESCOM Facebook page) after meeting with Wescom officials at the Antonio Bautista Air Base , Carlos...
Members and pensioners of the Social Security System (SSS) affected by the recent earthquake that struck Abra and nearby areas may now avail of the calamity assistance package. In a statement on Thursday, Aug. 18, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said that members and...
Security Bank Corporation doubled its net income to P6.2 billion in the first half of 2022, driven by growth in core businesses, lower credit provisions and normalized income tax provisions. “We are very pleased by the continued improvement in our core businesses. Our growth in loans and...
