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SEC registration hits all-time high in 2024; Central Luzon logs 6,141 new companies

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recorded an all-time high in company registration in 2024, driven by its continuous digital transformation efforts that simplify business registration in the Philippines. A total of 52,304 new companies were registered with the SEC in 2024, marking a 6% increase from 49,506 in 2023. This brought the total number… Read More SEC registration hits all-time high in 2024; Central Luzon logs 6,141 new companies

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Cebu Pacific hosts sustainable aviation talk for Singapore Management University

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, welcomed faculty and officials from Singapore Management University (SMU) and members of its International Advisory Council (IAC) for an exclusive visit to its Aplus hangar. As the only airline selected for SMU’s two-day learning visit in Manila, CEB showcased its sustainability initiatives, highlighting efforts to reduce carbon… Read More Cebu Pacific hosts sustainable aviation talk for Singapore Management University

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SEC files criminal complaint against Seataoo

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against New Seataoo Corporation and Seataoo Information Technology, OPC (Seataoo OPC), as well as its officers, for soliciting investments from the public without the necessary license with the Commission. In a complaint filed before the Department of Justice on January 16, the SEC charged New Seataoo, Seataoo… Read More SEC files criminal complaint against Seataoo

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Cayetano-sponsored bill for nationwide internet access gets Senate nod

THE Senate on Wednesday approved the Konektadong Pinoy bill on third and final reading, a measure authored and sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano that aims to ensure reliable, affordable, and accessible internet connection nationwide. The bill garnered broad support, with 17 senators voting in favor and none voting against or abstaining during the plenary… Read More Cayetano-sponsored bill for nationwide internet access gets Senate nod

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Cebu Pacific secures Southeast Asia’s first sustainability-linked loan for low-cost airlines

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, has made history by securing Southeast Asia’s first Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) for a low-cost carrier. This landmark deal highlights CEB’s commitment to decarbonizing its operations and reinforces its leadership in sustainable air travel within the region. The loan was arranged by Crédit Agricole CIB and structured under… Read More Cebu Pacific secures Southeast Asia’s first sustainability-linked loan for low-cost airlines

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United States, The Asia Foundation launch P16.8-M initiative to boost cyber resilience of Philippine human rights groups

MANILA | December 13, 2024—In commemoration of Human Rights Day, the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and The Asia Foundation launched on December 12 a Php16.8-million ($300,000) initiative that will strengthen the capacity of human rights organizations in the Philippines to thwart cybersecurity threats, including doxing, phishing, and organized digital… Read More United States, The Asia Foundation launch P16.8-M initiative to boost cyber resilience of Philippine human rights groups

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14 Central Luzon LGUs among most competitive in PH

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 29, 2024 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recognized a total of 14 local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon that made it in the top 10 of the national ranks in the 2023 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI). DTI… Read More 14 Central Luzon LGUs among most competitive in PH

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DPWH hosts infra summit towards building better Central Luzon

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 29, 2024 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) convened stakeholders to discuss strategies to bolster the region’s infrastructure development. The Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting and Infrastructure Summit highlighted the government’s commitment to build a more resilient and better… Read More DPWH hosts infra summit towards building better Central Luzon

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EMB’s ‘Green Wheels’ caravan goes to SBF

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Green Wheels 2024: Environmental Compliance On-the-Go caravan, a project of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Central Luzon of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), opened at the Harbor Point Ayala Mall on Wednesday. The two-day event featured a One-Stop… Read More EMB’s ‘Green Wheels’ caravan goes to SBF

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