THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned direct public offering (DPO) of Allied Care Experts Medical Center-Zamboanga, Inc. (ACE-MCZ) worth up to P1 billion.The commission en banc rendered effective ACE-MCZ’s registration statement covering 360,000 common shares during a June 6 meeting, the
The Philippines’ business environment improved* three notches to 34th place out of 79 jurisdictions in the 2024 Global Business Complexity Index from Amsterdam-based TMF Group. The index ranks jurisdictions based on the complexity of their business environments (lower ranking is better) using three areas of
AMAIA Land Corp., a subsidiary of Ayala Land, Inc., recently topped off its Clara Building, the fourth mid-rise condominium building in its residential project Amaia Steps Pasig.The nine-story Clara Building is the final structure in the 4.5-hectare residential development, joining the three other nine-story buildings
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Labour has reversed its plan to reintroduce the pension lifetime allowance, sparking claims from the Tories of a significant financial “black hole” in Labour’s budget.The U-turn, valued at £800 million, sees Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, abandoning the pledge to reinstate the lifetime
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Labour’s proposed tax on private education is set to drive up house prices in catchment areas of high-performing state schools, according to leading estate agent Hamptons.The plan, which includes the introduction of VAT on independent school fees, is anticipated to increase property values
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>The Liberal Democrats have launched a radical manifesto aimed at the self-employed, presenting significant policy changes that set a new benchmark for other political parties ahead of the general election.According to a tax and self-employment expert, these proposals draw “lines in the sand”
FRANCISTOLENTINO.PHSENATE Majority Leader Francis N. Tolentino called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday to investigate the high cost of ginger, which he says makes the preparation of food like fish more expensive for Filipinos.“When you buy fish, it’s natural to buy ginger. Even
THE NATIONAL Electrification Administration (NEA) has directed electric cooperatives (ECs) to establish a retirement fund or plan for the financial security of their retiring employees.“This retirement fund/plan is for the benefit of all regular employees of ECs to motivate them to render continuous, quality and
THE CIVIL Service Commission (CSC) urged government workers anew to apply for the Grant of Career Service Eligibility – Preference Rating (CSE-PR) to obtain necessary civil service eligibility and fill vacant positions in the government.“In recognition of these government workers who have already contributed so
THESE 14 assault rifles belonging to New People’s Army guerrillas were seized by soldiers from a hinterland village in Quezon, Bukidnon last Saturday. — PHILIPPINE STAR/JOHN FELIX M. UNSONCOTABATO CITY — A total of 14 high-caliber firearms were seized by army soldiers from a hut
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASTHE COMMISSION on Audit (CoA) has flagged the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy’s (PMMA) financial accounts due to inconsistencies in its assets’ value and accounts receivable.State auditors noted the school failed to provide the necessary documentation to support the P44.7 million beginning balance
BAGUIO CITY — A total of 16 higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Cordillera Administration Region (CAR) have entered the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2024, proving that quality education exists in the region.The assessment made by WURI focuses on the impact of the