Risk appetite
When the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund was proposed and debated in Congress, the point was made that Filipino taxpayers do not have extra funds to potentially lose in a sovereign investment fund. But the BBM administration was insistent......»»
The challenges and opportunities of listing bonds in the Philippines
It is definitely much easier for Philippine Stock Exchange-listed companies to list on the bond exchange, because the internal corporate clean-up and housekeeping that companies undergo before listing on the PSE already suffice as prerequisites to listing on the bond exchange. Similarly, the public disclosures made by PSE-listed entities already satisfy the PDex-imposed requirements before a company can list on the bond exchange......»»
Video shows FedEx cargo plane landing on its nose in Istanbul after landing gear fails
A FedEx Boeing-767 cargo plane made headlines on Tuesday as it successfully landed at Istanbul Airport in Turkey without its front landing gear. The plane,.....»»
Blackpink s Jennie Kim welcomes Met Gala debutants Stray Kids
K-pop group Stray Kids made their Met Gala debut at the fashion event's 2024 edition and were greeted during the event by a fellow K-pop star, Jennie Kim of Blackpink......»»
Thailand s Bright makes history at Met Gala debut
Thai actor Vachirawit Chivaaree, popularly known as Bright, made his Met Gala debut at the fashion event's 2024 edition, becoming the first-ever Thai star to grace fashion's biggest night......»»
WATCH: Angeline Quinto mixes baby gender reveal in makeup transformation
Singer-actress Angeline Quinto made her own makeup transformation video, which is a current trend on social media, but hers has a clever and adorable twist......»»
The Filipino Design Studio- Proudly made in the Philippines - The Manila Times
RETURNING at Mega Fashion Hall this May 2 to 9, SM Megamall's Kultura Filipino Design Studio: Made in the Philippines edition is back and bigger than ever. The event is a welcoming, community-based space that fosters connections between like-minded brands, dedicated to celebrating Filipino culture. The biggest Filipino Design Studio to date, the event is bringing together over 70 guest brands, house labels and social.....»»
DFA: No Cabinet exec OK’d China proposal
As Beijing continues to cite Philippine officials who supposedly agreed or were privy to its secret deal with Manila on Ayungin Shoal, the Department of Foreign Affairs made it clear yesterday that no Cabinet-level official had approved any Chinese proposal......»»
Coverage of ABS-CBN, Villar deal ignores relevant context
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 7, 2024, 2:20 pm JEERS TO media for failing to include relevant background in reporting the signing of documents by officials of ABS-CBN and ALLTV to seal a business deal. Coverage made no reference to other issues involved, including the potential breach of the law on ethical standards regulating the conduct of public officials.From April 13 and 24, media (.....»»
It s normal : Barbie Imperial responds to netizen s stretch marks comment
Actress Barbie Imperial had a calm response to a social media user who made a comment regarding stretch marks......»»
DFA: No deals made with China over Ayungin Shoal
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) maintained the Philippines has not made any deals with China concerning the Ayungin Shoal after Beijing claimed that Manila had agreed on a "new model" for handling their territorial dispute......»»
Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3…
After claims were made that we have a “state of calamity” resulting from traffic in Metro Manila, the Metro Manila Council (of mayors) will now roll out their solution......»»
Checks and balances
The Economist has done it again. One of their columnists made an observation that betrayed a lack of appreciation and understanding of Filipinos and our way of doing things. He wrote:.....»»
Metro Retail Breaks Ground on Four New Supermarket Stores in the Visayas
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) recently made strides in its expansion efforts in the Visayas with the groundbreaking for four new supermarket stores in Cebu and Leyte, marking the beginning of increased accessibility and convenience for these communities. At each ceremony, Benedicto C.T. Miranda, Vice President of Store Network Development of MRSGI, highlighted the […].....»»
WBO Oriental title: Saludar KOs Thai foe, becomes new champion
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Vic “Vicious” Saludar made easy work of his Thai foe, Sanchai Yotboon to capture the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental minimumweight title in the co-main event of the “Engkwentro 13” fight card on Wednesday evening, May 1, at the Mandaue City Sports Complex. Saludar needed only 37.....»»
BIR plans to change logo, over 300 submissions made
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has received over 300 submissions from the public as it moves to change its 120-year-old logo and make it more representative of its mandate for nation building......»»
Bloodsicles , baths keep Manila Zoo animals cool as heatwave hits
Manila Zoo is giving tigers frozen treats made of animal blood and preventing lions from mating during the hottest time of the day as a heatwave scorches the country......»»
Philippines falls behind in 2024 THE Asia University Rankings
No Philippine university made it to the top 100 of the Times Higher Education's 2024 Asia University Rankings, with the latest results showing that the country's top schools either dropped or retained their place......»»
Netanyahu: Israels Plan to Invade Rafah despite hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a bold declaration, stating that Israel plans to invade Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. During a meeting.....»»
Netanyahu pledges to launch a Rafah offensive
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has recently made a significant decision regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Nicaragua’s legal attempt to force Germany.....»»