Month: November 2025

SEC bats for micro enterprises’ exemption from filing audited financial statements

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pushing for the exemption of more corporations from the mandatory submission of audited financial statements, in a bid to further reduce compliance costs for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). In a policy paper submitted to the Department of Finance (DOF) on October 28, the SEC recommended that… Read More SEC bats for micro enterprises’ exemption from filing audited financial statements

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Greek firms eye investments in Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Greek companies under the Hellenic-ASEAN Business Council (HABC) are considering investments in this premier Freeport after expressing positive feedback during their visit here last Friday, November 7. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño welcomed the HABC delegation led by its Chairman Nick Stasinopoulos and Athens… Read More Greek firms eye investments in Subic Freeport

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Zambales scouts take 1st crack at Asia-Pacific jamboree site

BOTOLAN, Zambales — Scouts from Zambales had the first opportunity to experience camping at the 62-hectare site of the 33rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree (APRSJ) to be held here in December. More than 2,000 scouts and scouting leaders from the 13 towns in Zambales joined the 38th Boy Scouts of the Philippines-Ramon Magsaysay Zambales Council… Read More Zambales scouts take 1st crack at Asia-Pacific jamboree site

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Cebu Pacific showcases the Philippines in Tokyo with two-day pop-up

TOKYO, November 7 – Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is bringing the warmth and joy of Filipino culture to Japan with a two-day pop-up event at Shibuya 109 on November 8 and 9. The activation is part of the airline’s inbound tourism campaign, “Fly to Your Happy Philippines,” which aims to inspire… Read More Cebu Pacific showcases the Philippines in Tokyo with two-day pop-up

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FIRST-EVER SENSORY LAB OPENING SOON AT SM SUPERMALLS

IN line with its mission to create a mall for all, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, will soon open the first-ever SM Sensory Lab at SM Mall of Asia. This dedicated space is designed to provide a calm and comfortable environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including those with autism… Read More FIRST-EVER SENSORY LAB OPENING SOON AT SM SUPERMALLS

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SBMA pilots e-buses in Subic Freeport

By Reia G. Pabelonia | November 7, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT ZONE (PIA) — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has begun testing electric buses within the Central Business District (CBD) of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, marking a significant step toward its goal of becoming the country’s first carbon-neutral economic zone by 2030. The dry run… Read More SBMA pilots e-buses in Subic Freeport

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Zambales LGUs clinch DOF awards for local source revenues

By HENRY EMPEÑO | November 6, 2025 IBA, Zambales — The Zambales provincial government, along with three local government units (LGUs) in the province, gained recognition from the Department of Finance (DOF) on Wednesday for outstanding performance in generating local source revenues (LSR), indicating less reliance on allocations from the national government. Zambales was named… Read More Zambales LGUs clinch DOF awards for local source revenues

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DICT pushes digital transformation, good governance through emerging technologies

By Rick P. Quiambao | November 5, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — Harnessing the power of digital innovation for inclusive growth, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) gathered leaders, students, innovators, and industry players in Balanga City, Bataan for the Global Emerging Tech Summit 2025 from October 27 to 28. With the theme “Driving Innovation… Read More DICT pushes digital transformation, good governance through emerging technologies

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SEC reforms translate to millions in savings for MSMEs, other corporations

THOUSANDS of corporations, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), have received over P80 million in discounts across more than 40,000 transactions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stemming from recent corporate sector reforms. Since July, the SEC has issued three memorandum circulars aimed at encouraging the incorporation of MSMEs and further streamlining the… Read More SEC reforms translate to millions in savings for MSMEs, other corporations

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Super sports tourism group formed, gains support of Sports Turismo Alliance

SPORTS Turismo Alliance, Inc (STA) applause the formation of the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) as approved by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr through Administrative Order No 38 signed on October 29, 2025. Under the NST-IAC, the committee, headed by Patrick Gregorio, Chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission, has been tasked to manage and oversee… Read More Super sports tourism group formed, gains support of Sports Turismo Alliance

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