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Future-proofing the SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has the crucial task of regulating the country's corporate sector.

PCCI, UNDP tie up to advance SDGs

The country's largest business organization has teamed up with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to raise awareness on the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Feed makers tap thriving pet food market

The country's pet food market is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of six percent between 2022 and 2027, according to the US Pet Food Institute.

CICC, JuanHand join forces for safer online lending environment

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has joined forces with JuanHand, the country's leading online lending platform.

Phl moves closer to exiting FATF gray list

The Philippines may finally exit the global dirty money gray list early next year as the country is now up for verification of its reforms to address money laundering and terrorist and proliferation financing.

Lower rice prices seen as India scraps MEP on white rice

The scrapping of India's minimum export price (MEP) on its non-Basmati white rice bodes well for the Philippines as it would further boost global grain supply and could lead to lower retail prices of the commodity, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.

SHOWDOWN BEGINS

TNT, GINEBRA COLLIDE IN ANTIPOLO

Perpetual clips Lyceum in overtime

University of Perpetual Help needed extra time to outlast a pesky Lyceum of the Philippines U, 89-83, yesterday and kept its NCAA Season 100 Final Four drive going at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Dodgers take Game 1 on walk-off grand slam

A nail-biter all night with a Hollywood ending. Game 1 of Yankees-Dodgers certainly delivered.

FEU hands UST first loss in SSL

Far Eastern U handed Santo Tomas its first defeat, 25-21, 25-23, 25-23, while moving closer to a playoff bonus in the Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Archers clip Eagles; Warriors bite Bulldogs

Reigning champion and Final Four-bound La Salle enhanced its twice-to-beat bid while University of the East shored up its own semifinals drive in UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

No trending for Chot

There's a sequential trend in the way coaches Chot Reyes and Tim Cone have historically fared in six PBA Finals.

Lakers off to 2-0 start; Bronny takes G League role

Anthony Davis scored 35 points and LeBron James added 21 as the Los Angeles Lakers erased a 22-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 for a second victory to start the NBA season on Friday.

Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris at Houston rally

Superstar Beyonce (in photo) provided the latest shot of stardust to Kamala Harris' White House campaign on Friday, as the vice president courted voters with just 11 days to go in a neck-and-neck election.

Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin

A New Mexico judge has upheld her decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie.

Israel hits Iran missile sites, military bases

Israel said it conducted air strikes against Iran yesterday that hit military bases and missile sites in retaliation for the Islamic republic's attacks, warning it would \"pay a heavy price\" if it responds.

King Charles departs Samoa, wrapping up Pacific tour

Britain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla departed Samoa yesterday, wrapping up a marathon 11-day tour that included a controversy-tinged stop in their Australian realm.

Vatican cuts monthly pay for Catholic cardinals in Rome

The Vatican is cutting the already shrinking pay packages of cardinals who head the Catholic Church's top offices in Rome by about 10 percent or 500 euros ($540) a month as the pope pursues a \"zero deficit\" agenda of greater thrift.

G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuels

G20 leaders affirmed their commitment to shifting away from fossil fuels after talks this week in Washington, according to a ministerial statement released on Friday.

US approves $2-B arms sales to Taiwan, including missiles

The US State Department on Friday approved a $2-billion arms sale package for Taiwan, including advanced surface-to-air missile systems and radar, a move that could provoke Beijing.

DHSUD orders housing amortization moratorium for typhoon victims

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has ordered its key shelter agencies to give their members affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine a moratorium on housing amortization.

730 schools damaged in Kristine onslaught

Damage to public schools nationwide have risen to over P2 billion after the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, which left nearly a thousand elementary and high school facilities needing rebuilding or repairs.

Ilocos Norte town councilor, 2 others killed in ambush

A village chairman, sitting as ex-officio member of the San Nicolas town council in Ilocos Norte, his bodyguard and driver were killed in a pre-dawn ambush along the national highway in Barangay 22 San Guillermo yesterday.

The best places to eat at Uptown Bonifacio

During this holiday season, make sure you and your squad eat exceptionally well

19 nabbed over illegal notarial practice in QC

At least 19 individuals were arrested in an entrapment operation for illegal notary public activities in Quezon City, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Friday.

UP, Aussie university ink deal on forensic science training

The University of the Philippines (UP) Manila campus has partnered with Monash University of Australia for the conduct of forensic science training and research activities in the Philippines, with the goal of offering specialized forensic science degrees in the country's colleges and universities by next year.

87 trucks of garbage hauled in Manila after storm

A total of 244 metric tons (MT) or 87 trucks full of garbage were hauled from various parts of Manila in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami).

Villar bill seeks mental health coverage in PhilHealth

To address mental health problems among Filipinos, Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is proposing the inclusion of mental health disorders in the benefit packages of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).

1.8 M visitors expected in Manila North, South Cemeteries

Up to an estimated 1.8 million people are expected to visit the Manila North Cemetery and the Manila South Cemetery in this year's observance of Undas, according to the cemeteries' respective managements.

Filipino at Tsino Magkaibigan Foundation & FFCCCII provide P60M in Typhoon Relief across Bicol, Metro Manila and Provinces

The Filipino at Tsino Magkaibigan Foundation, a coalition of 33 major Filipino Chinese business and civic groups, led by Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) President Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro, has in recent days deployed immediate relief for typhoon-hit communities of Bicol region, coordinating with FFCCCII Vice-President and Bicol civic leader Antonio Tan to distribute thousands of five-kilo rice bags and essential goods through local government units.