SEC.GOV.PHTHE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released for public comment a draft memorandum circular proposing a tiered minimum public ownership framework for companies seeking to list shares on the stock exchange.The draft circular, issued on Dec. 3, is open for comments until Dec. 23.

1 of 2PAOAY, Ilocos Norte — The Paoay Sand Dunes are set to come alive again as the Himala sa Buhangin Arts and Music Festival returns for its 12th edition on Dec. 5 and 6.Known as the country’s “only sand dunes festival,” it celebrates Ilokano

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOGLOBE Telecom, Inc.’s ¥20-billion loan signals the telecommunications company’s improved debt servicing capacity and positions it to capture growth in 5G, according to a study by BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.“The loan provides liquidity to manage debt maturities while maintaining financial flexibility

Tongits looks simple from a distance, but anyone learning it for the first time quickly realizes there’s more calculation involved than the casual table talk suggests.Search engines overflow with “Tongits: How to Play” guides, yet what beginners actually need is clarity, structure, and strategy.This breakdown

FREEPIKNEARLY 80% of Filipinos said financial security is their top priority in legacy planning, but most fear that wealth may not last beyond their immediate heirs due to the lack of literacy, according to a survey by Sun Life Asia.The survey showed that 77% of

1 of 13Go to PPO’s special concertCELEBRATE the season with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) in a special benefit concert. Marking the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss II, the program has Strauss waltzes and polkas, beloved arias, Handel’s Messiah, and highlights from Carmina Burana. Featuring

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registrations of St. Timothy Construction Corp. and St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corp., both owned by the Discaya family, for submitting false beneficial ownership information.“In separate resolutions issued on Nov.

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANThe Philippines’ political dynamics and institutions differ greatly from those of the key Arab Spring states. Unlike the largely authoritarian regimes in the Middle East, the Philippines remains a functioning — if flawed — electoral democracy. Yet the parallels are hard to

PHILIPINE STAR/IRRA LISINGTHE PESO on Thursday sank to the P59 level against the dollar, hitting an over two-week low, as expectations of another rate cut from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) next week due to dimming economic growth prospects weighed on sentiment.The local unit

EEI.COM.PHEEI CORP.’S board of directors has approved the acquisition of P11.42 billion in liabilities of its subsidiary First Orient International Ventures Corp. in exchange for unissued shares.“The Board of Directors approves the acquisition of the liabilities of First Orient International Ventures Corporation (FOIVC), its wholly

PHILIPPINE ARMY FACEBOOK ACCOUNTThere is no shortage of stories celebrating Filipino resilience. After every storm, flood, or earthquake, we see familiar scenes: families wading through chest-deep waters while smiling for the cameras, neighbors sharing rice and coffee in candlelight, and children turning evacuation centers into

TONIK FINANCIAL Pte Ltd, the controlling shareholder of Tonik Digital Bank, Inc., has raised $12 million in fresh financing to boost its capital and fund the bank’s continued expansion.Tonik Financial raised $12 million in Pre-Series C financing in a round led by Diligent Capital Partners