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SEC unveils ‘green equity’ guidelines, the first in Southeast Asia

By Henry Empeño | October 2, 2025 THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched “Green Equity” guidelines for companies in the Philippine stock market that voluntarily choose to align their equity offerings or listings with environmentally sustainable finance goals. The guidelines are contained in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 13, series of 2025, which was… Read More SEC unveils ‘green equity’ guidelines, the first in Southeast Asia

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BCDA inks deals with JBIC, 2 Japanese firms for green energy, ICT projects

By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 1, 2025 THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has signed partnership deals with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), as well as two Japanese companies, for the development and promotion of projects supporting green energy transition, and environmental and social sustainability. BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang… Read More BCDA inks deals with JBIC, 2 Japanese firms for green energy, ICT projects

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PDIC to launch e-Portal project in 2026

THE Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has initiated an e-Portal project as a proactive step toward digital transformation to deliver more efficient public service. In a statement, the State-owned deposit insurer said it has set in motion the modernization of its services through its e-Portal Project aimed at building a more responsive and future-ready organization.… Read More PDIC to launch e-Portal project in 2026

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PhilHealth gets P60B from DPWH flood control budget

By PCO | September 20, 2025 THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) will be allocated PhP60 billion following the cancellation of PhP255 billion worth of locally funded flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) proposed budget in 2026. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the PhP60 billion allocation to PhilHealth… Read More PhilHealth gets P60B from DPWH flood control budget

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EducationUSA to host 10th University Fair in Manila

MANILA (September 19, 2025) — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines invites students and parents to attend the 10th EducationUSA University Fair in Manila on September 28, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at One Ayala Mall in Makati City.   Twenty-eight U.S. colleges, universities and partner organizations are joining this year’s event, providing Filipino… Read More EducationUSA to host 10th University Fair in Manila

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BCDA achieves highest-ever ranking as 6th top-performing GOCC

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has emerged as the sixth top-performing government-owned and -controlled corporation (GOCC) in the country, achieving its highest-ever ranking to date following its record-high remittance amounting to Php5.33 billion this year.  BCDA was among the state-owned corporations recognized during the GOCC day on 16 September 2025, which was led… Read More BCDA achieves highest-ever ranking as 6th top-performing GOCC

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Philippine Navy welcomes second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, the future BRP Diego Silang

SUBIC, Zambales — The Philippine Navy held an Arrival Ceremony for its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, the future BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), on September 15 at Naval Operating Base-Subic, Zambales. The event was led by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, General Romeo S Brawner Jr., together with the Flag… Read More Philippine Navy welcomes second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, the future BRP Diego Silang

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Japan reaffirms support for PH’s infrastructure dev’t

By Anna Leah Gonzales | September 12, 2025 MANILA – Japan committed to continuing its support for the Philippine government’s infrastructure development agenda, assuring financing assistance for big-ticket bridge, spillway, and maritime projects designed to improve connectivity and enhance safety. These include the funding of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) support facility development project in the… Read More Japan reaffirms support for PH’s infrastructure dev’t

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U.S. announces P13.8 billion in health assistance to the Philippines

MANILA (September 12, 2025) — On September 12, the U.S. government announced approximately Php13.8 billion ($250 million) in foreign assistance to the Philippines that will strengthen health systems, improve disease detection and response capabilities, and enhance maternal and child health services in the country – measures that will make the United States and the Philippines… Read More U.S. announces P13.8 billion in health assistance to the Philippines

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Gov’t to auction 100,000 metric tons of rice this week

By PCO | August 27, 2025 IN order to stabilize supply and strengthen food security in the country, President Ferdinand E. Marcos Jr. ordered the release of at least 100,000 metric tons of rice, Malacañang announced Wednesday, August 27. Via an auction, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to release this week some 1.2… Read More Gov’t to auction 100,000 metric tons of rice this week

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