Fitch affirms & lsquo;BBB& rsquo; rating with & lsquo;stable& rsquo; outlook on PH
Fitch Ratings said Monday it affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade score of “BBB” with a stable outlook, citing the country’s resilience amid the global pandemic and strong growth outlook that may hit around 6.9 percent in 2021 and 8 percent in 2022......»»
Amparo steps in to replace Andales for the IBF world title bout in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a surprising turn of events, world-ranked Jake “El Bambino” Amparo of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable stepped in as a last-minute replacement for countryman ArAr Andales in facing the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on March 31 in Nagoya, Japan. This was confirmed by PMI.....»»
Stable power supply vital to economic prosperity
If there’s anyone in the world who has circled the globe extensively, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wins hands down......»»
SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles
The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a ruling of the Sandiganbayan that allowed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate congresswoman Rizalina Seachone-Laneta to post bail in the plunder charges filed against them in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork scam......»»
SC affirms Sandigan’s decision to allow Napoles, ex-Masbate lawmaker to post bail
SC affirms Sandigan’s decision to allow Napoles, ex-Masbate lawmaker to post bail.....»»
Sandigan affirms dismissal of forfeiture vs 3 coco levy firms
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the finality of the dismissal of a forfeiture case against three of the firms created out of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund, also known as the coco levy funds, during martial law......»»
SEC affirms P2M fine vs NOW Corp., CEO
The case concerns the alleged misleading disclosures of NOW Corp. on the supposed P2.6 billion unpaid obligation to the Philippine government......»»
PSAC affirms commitment to public-private collaboration
The Private Sector Advisory Council is ramping up efforts to foster economic growth and poverty reduction through collaboration between governments and the private sector......»»
CA affirms doctor’s conviction for rape
The Court of Appeals has affirmed celebrity doctor Joel Mendez’s conviction in January 2020 for attempted rape and two counts of rape through sexual assault......»»
SC affirms conviction of man caught with fake bills
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man arrested for possession and use of counterfeit Philippine peso bills......»»
Ombudsman affirms decision to indict ex-SRA chief
The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier decision indicting former Sugar Regulatory Administration chief Hermenegildo Serafica for the delay in the procurement of farming tools worth P5.7 million......»»
SC affirms lawyer’s dismissal for hiding murder case folder
The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal from government service of a lawyer for hiding the records of the Ruby Rose Barrameda murder case in his file cabinet at Malacañang......»»
CSC affirms 2019 decision: Libre guilty of malpractice
CSC affirms 2019 decision: Libre guilty of malpractice.....»»
SEC affirms role as business and investor champion as it approaches 88th year
Following a record performance in 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is heading toward the new year with optimism and vigor to help advance the national government’s vision of robust economic growth in the years ahead......»»
British Chamber welcomes signing of Executive Order No. 50 – extending lowered tariffs on pork
The Philippine present economic condition affirms the significance of the extension of the reduced tariff rates for agricultural commodities until 2024 which also helps with the challenge facing high inflation rate, food supply, African Swine Fever (ASF), and market impacts brought by El Niño......»»
CA affirms dismissal of civil suit vs BI execs
The Court of Appeals has upheld the ruling issued by a lower court dismissing the suit for civil damages filed by businessman Robert Sobrepeña against Bureau of Immigration officials involved in his offloading from a flight to San Francisco, California in 2013......»»
Sandigan affirms Davao Norte village chief’s conviction
The Sandiganbayan has upheld the conviction of a barangay captain in Davao del Norte over the unauthorized sale of a dump truck......»»
SC Affirms Dismissal of Accountant Who Used Payroll for Paluwagan
Using the company payroll for personal gain breaches the trust and confidence bestowed upon an accountant, which can be a ground for a valid dismissal. Thus held the Supreme Court’s Second Division in a Resolution denying the appeal by certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court filed by Claudia Clemeña Varquez. The petition […].....»»
Supreme Court affirms Ombudsman ruling vs Napoles, ex-DBM execs
The Supreme Court has upheld the ruling of the Office of the Ombudsman finding probable cause to indict businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and her co-accused for graft in connection with the alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel of former Davao del Sur representative Douglas Cagas......»»
DILG affirms dismissal of gun-toting cop
The Department of the Interior and Local Government has affirmed the dismissal of a gun-toting police official who was involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Quezon City last year......»»
S& P affirms Philippines BBB+ rating
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed the Philippines’ investment credit rating with stable outlook, backed by the country’s robust post pandemic economic growth and strong external position......»»