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PSE eyes relaxed rules for SME listing sponsors
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) plans to relax its rules for listing sponsors of companies eyeing the small, medium and emerging (SME) board in line with its efforts to attract more small and medium companies to go public.
Read more →Share offering applications can now be made online – SEC
All applications for public offerings to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will now be submitted online as part of the agency’s continuing initiatives to improve the ease of doing business in the county.
Read more →Stocks expected to recover this week
The local stock market is expected to bounce back this shortened trading week after taking heavy losses last week.
Read more →When it rains, it pours
Sad to say, but I finally have to agree that the flood-control projects being undertaken — that I had high hopes for would finally address our flooding problem — are now proving to be still woefully inadequate.
Read more →Full transparency in 2027 budget sought
The Management Association of the Philippines is urging all government agencies and branches involved in the 2027 budget process and implementation to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
Read more →JuanHand rolls out top-up loans for existing borrowers
Digital lending platform JuanHand has introduced a top-up loan facility that allows qualified users to borrow additional funds even before fully repaying an existing loan.
Read more →Philippines pursuing first coal-blending terminal
The Philippines is looking to establish its first coal terminal where domestic coal can be processed and blended for power generation, helping reduce its reliance on imports from Indonesia.
Read more →Sending the wrong signal
We have a law that penalizes pilferage, or stealing electricity, but the practice largely remains unchecked.
Read more →Viber launches eSIM service in Philippines
Messaging app Rakuten Viber has entered the eSIM market in the Philippines, offering Filipinos roaming services whenever they go abroad to stay connected.
Read more →British Chamber reinforces UK meat exports to assist on inflation, supply
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines echoes the concern of the industry groups on the Department Order No. 25 by the Department of Agriculture, noting the imposition of volume-based special safeguard measures on agricultural commodities such as meat of bovine, meat of swine and chicken curry for retail sale.
Read more →How shared streaming is reconnecting Filipino homes
There was a time when TV night was an unmissable household activity, way before each person got their own screen on their phone, computer, or tablet.
Read more →Most vape brands sold in Philippines remain unregistered — DTI
The Department of Trade and Industry reported that 93% of vape brands in the market remain unregistered, as lawmakers and agencies push for unified excise tax rates and stronger action against illicit trade.
Read more →Secure Connection announces launch of Honeywell-licensed products in the Philippines
Categories include home and personal audio products, and mobile and IT accessories.
Read more →Clouted, OneLot among Asia’s rising startups
Two Philippine startups are among the companies considered the next big thing in Asia-Pacific.
Read more →DA lifts poultry import ban on 2 US states
The Philippines has now allowed the importation of poultry and its products from two US states, following the termination of the high pathogenicity avian influenza or bird flu outbreak.
Read more →E-wallets seek rule parity with consumers
Financial technology executives have urged policymakers to develop regulations that cover the interests of both consumers and e-wallets and in the process, expand the country’s digital finance.
Read more →Filinvest office portfolio maintains solid renewals
Navigating a shifting office landscape where corporate occupiers increasingly prioritize green building certifications, operational efficiency and hybrid-compatible layouts, Filinvest Land Inc. office leasing portfolio continues to deliver unyielding institutional reliability.
Read more →Garbage fee
The City of Manila has implemented a steep increase of up to 1,200 percent in commercial garbage collection fees via City Ordinance 9151.
Read more →Government to abolish 5 GOCCs this year
The Governance Commission for GOCCs is eyeing to finish this year the process of winding up at least five state-run firms listed for abolition.
Read more →Government vows to keep fiscal consolidation on track
The government vowed to keep fiscal consolidation and monetary stability on track after Moody’s Ratings retained the Philippines’ investment-grade credit rating, as economic managers sought to reinforce confidence.
Read more →July vehicle sales dip; xEVs buck trend
Vehicle sales declined in July from a year ago, but electrified vehicles continued to defy the overall trend with sales jumping by 162 percent year-on-year.
Read more →Life insurance industry nets P21 billion in H1
The Philippine life insurance industry reported a net income of P21.42 billion in the first half, up by 3.4 percent.
Read more →NGCP gets more time to complete P8.2 billion grid projects
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines has secured regulatory approval to push back the completion target for two transmission projects worth P8.2 billion to next year.
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