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SC fines PAO chief P180,000 for contempt
The Supreme Court has slapped a fine of P180,000 on Public Attorney’s Office chief Persida Acosta over her statements against the “conflict of interest” provision in the new lawyers’ code of conduct, citing her for indirect contempt and grossly undignified conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice......»»
Thai journalists arrested for news coverage of anarchist graffiti on temple
The two journalists were charged with being accomplices to damaging an historical site and public vandalism, says Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, which is representing the two men.....»»
SMNI appeals Indefinite suspension
Lawyers of Sonshine Media Network International filed a motion for reconsideration yesterday asking the National Telecommunications Commission to reverse its decision to impose an indefinite suspension on the operation of the media network......»»
How LMA Law founder sees mentoring, guiding people as legacy
Lawyer Ma. Louella “Peaches” Aranas believes that mentoring her law students, the next generation lawyers to being more conscientious in the matter of paying taxes and thereby contributing to nation building is the best legacy she can leave behind. .....»»
ACLEX celebrates 15 years with quality MCLE seminars
The Asian Center for Legal Excellence celebrated its 15th anniversary of service to the Philippine lawyers’ community with some of the brightest legal minds in attendance at One Shangri-La Place, Mandaluyong City on Jan. 5, 2024. .....»»
CVFA beats Panay FA to top PFF U19 Boys Group B
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Central Visayas Football Association (CVFA) blanked the Panay Football Association (PFA), 2-0, as they wrap up Group B of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U19 Boys National Championships on top of the standings. CVFA which already qualified for the semifinals, made sure to finish their campaign with an exclamation point.....»»
Senate to finish RBH6 hearings before break
The 19th Congress is on its last week before adjourning sine die but the Senate subcommittee on constitutional amendments has yet to wrap up public hearings on the Resolution of Both Houses 6 (RBH6), seeking to amend economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution......»»
Paolo Contis feels honored to play John Arcilla’s son in ‘FuchSia Libre’
Working on his latest big screen assignment, the comedy “Fuchsia Libre,” took quite a while for actor Paolo Contis, since he still had to wrap up the Netflix drama, “A Journey,” where he reunited with his “Tabing Ilog” co-stars Patrick Garcia and Kaye Abad......»»
PSE hopeful on talks for merger with PDS
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) is aiming to wrap up negotiations with shareholders of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS Group) within the first half of the year, paving the way for the long-awaited integration of the local bourse with the fixed income exchange to finally happen this 2024......»»
Quick look at the week ahead
Domestically, Cebu Landmasters will wrap up its follow-on offering sale of preferred shares tomorrow (the listing is next week), and on Friday, we’ll get the inflation data for March from the Philippine Statistics Authority (which will set the table for the BSP’s decision on interest rates on Monday of next week). I.....»»
Cillian Murphy definitely returning for Peaky Blinders film, says creator
"Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight is confident that newly-minted Best Actor Oscar winner Cillian Murphy will reprise his role of Thomas Shelby in the planned movie to wrap up the series......»»
Hotshots don’t think so a wrap for Beermen?
San Miguel Beer is intent on coming out of this Valentine’s Day date with the ring. Magnolia is bent on gaining salvation on Ash Wednesday......»»
Celebrate and welcome the new year by starting these sustainable habits
The holidays have come and gone but as we loved giving and receiving gifts, we also cannot help but think about how much waste we’ve made during this time. When we shop for presents and wrap them, we use and dispose of shopping bags, gift wrappers, ribbons, tape, plastic, and gift cards in the process......»»
Marcos: Any Filipino death from foreign attack triggers US-PH defense pact
In April, Marcos said the Philippines' Mutual Defense Treaty with the US would be invoked if a foreign power kills a Filipino serviceman. He now expands the list to include any Filipino citizen, and says their death would be 'very close to... an act of war.'.....»»
Government OKs entry of 1st foreign satellite operator
Satellite provider Intelsat has become the first foreign company to secure regulatory clearance to sell its services in the Philippines to broadband and mobile operators......»»
BOP swings to deficit in April 2024
The central bank attributed the outflows to the national government’s net foreign currency withdrawals from its deposits with the BSP to “settle its foreign currency debt obligations and pay for its various expenditures.”.....»»
Approved foreign investments into Philippines fall 63.6 pct in Q1
MANILA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The approved foreign investments into the Philippines in the first quarter of 2024 reached 148.43 billion pesos (roughly 2.59 billion U.S. dollars), marking a 63.6 percent decrease year over year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. The statistics agency said Singapore posted the highest investment commitment, amounting to 70.06 billion pesos (1.22 billion dolla.....»»
SPNEC to pick foreign investors for P200 billion Terra Solar project
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led SP New Energy Corp. is considering to onboard as many as two foreign investors to support the company in the development of the P200-billion Terra Solar development in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan, which is poised to become the world’s largest solar project once completed......»»
Bunye: BSP changes FX rules for foreign investments to make them easier
Bunye: BSP changes FX rules for foreign investments to make them easier.....»»
FEF: Charter amendments to boost FDIs, clear policies
The proposed Charter amendments expanding foreign ownership rights in key sectors could attract more foreign direct investments into the country and help drive economic growth, according to the Foundation for Economic Freedom......»»