Sarah Lim
ICCP’s Ocampo recognized for contributions to PH capital market development
The Securities and Exchange C0mmission (SEC) recognized Mr. Jesus Mariano P. Ocampo, Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director of Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP), for his invaluable support in the Philippine capital markets becoming among the best in the So...
Suspects defrauding contractors caught
The National Bureau of Investigation on Friday announced the arrest of four men who allegedly defrauded would-be contractors by claiming supposed links with Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement, the NBI-Anti-Organized and Transnation...
Bill on safe nuclear energy use advances
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a measure that would promote safe nuclear energy use with the creation of the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. During the plenary session, a t...
Manila's free rides ease commuter woes amid transport strike
During the transport strike on November 22, 2023, the City Government of Manila continued its commitment to public service through the implementation of "LIBRENG SAKAY." This ongoing initiative aims to extend assistance to affected commuters by providing free transportation across various ...
Manila's 12th City Council Deliberates on Fiscal Plans and Infrastructure Initiatives
The 12th City Council held its 95th regular session on November 21, 2023, at the government building, addressing pivotal resolutions brought forth by the executive committee of the City Development Council. Among these were "A resolution approving identified infrastructure projects for the fisc...
PNP reports decline in 8 'focus crimes'
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday said eight "focus crimes" decreased by 8.18 percent from January to October compared to the same period in 2022, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The so-called eight focus crimes are murder, homicide, physical injury, r...
Marcos arrives in Los Angeles
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Manila time) arrived in Los Angeles, California, after his successful participation in the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in San Francisco, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The president...
Marcos pushes digital transformation of finance sector
The use of digital technologies can help transform and improve the financial sector, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said in a report by Philippine News Agency. Speaking before the participants of this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) via hologram, Marcos emphasized the importance of...
Shang unveils melodious sights and sounds for the holidays
There is nothing quite like a Filipino Christmas. The merriest time of the year never fails to fill the streets, homes, and even malls with Christmas carols that instantly wrap everyone up with feelings of warmth and joy. Shangri-La Plaza welcomes the season in the most melodious way possible, exact...
SSS taps Landbank and DBP as fund managers
The Social Security System (SSS) tapped the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) as its new local fund managers to enhance the return on investment (ROI) from its investment portfolio for the next three years. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer...