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First Filipino accredited as qualified risk director

Teodoro Kalaw IV, an independent director at the Gothong Southern Group of Companies, has become the first Filipino to be granted the prestigious qualified risk director (QRD) designation by the DCRO Institute, the world's leading authority on risk governance training and credentials, the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) announced.

Phinma acquires St. Jude College Dasmariñas in Cavite

Phinma Education Holdings Inc. is expanding its network with the acquisition of St. Jude College (SJC) Dasmariñas, Cavite for P432 million.

What's in store under CREATE MORE

The Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy, also known as CREATE MORE (RA 12066), has recently been enacted into law.

SB Capital renamed Security Bank Capital

SB Capital Investment Corp., the investment banking subsidiary of Security Bank Corp., has announced a rebranding initiative and now operates as Security Bank Capital and Investment Corp.

The customer is right, even if he's wrong

The customer is king is a trite business mantra. But exactly, how do companies make it happen?

GT Capital sees boost with new Tamaraw model

GT Capital Holdings Inc., the listed holding company of the Ty Group, expects to get a significant boost with the introduction of the Next Generation Tamaraw by the Toyota Motor Philippines.

Meralco deal with SMC, ACEN OKd

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has given power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) the go-signal to procure new mid-merit supply from the generation facilities operated by the San Miguel Group and the Zobel family's ACEN Corp.

PSE approves delisting of SFA Semicon on Dec. 12

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) has approved the voluntary delisting of semiconductor company SFA Semicon Philippines Corp. (SSP).

Stocks retreat as investors stay on sidelines

Share prices opened the week in the loss column as investors stayed on the sidelines while waiting for key economic data releases locally and in the US.

NNIC, Meralco partner to power NAIA modernization

The new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has tapped energy giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to power the modernization of the country's main gateway.

Banks lending more to small businesses

Loans extended by banks to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have shown significant growth compared to a year ago, but the sector continues to fall short of the mandatory thresholds.

Will KQ reemerge in Game 2?

UP coach Goldwyn Monteverde threw an army of defenders on La Salle's Kevin Quiambao in Game One of the UAAP men's basketball Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Sunday and it took a toll on the two-time MVP who erupted for 18 points in the first half but scored only one point on a technical free throw in the second as the Fighting Maroons stormed to a 73-65 win.

GAB raises red flag on padel body

The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) is demanding an explanation from the Philippine Padel Association (PPA) for failing to obtain a permit from the GAB for their recently concluded Padel Tennis event.

UV Lancers score 2nd CESAFI triple crown

CEBU CITY - The University of the Visayas Green Lancers swept the University of Cebu Webmasters in their best-of-three finals with a decisive 72-55 victory in Game 2 to complete another grand slam feat in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 24 basketball tournament on Saturday at the Cebu Coliseum.

Wong fires eagle, leads John Hay's charge

Paolo Wong fired an eagle-aided 39 points and the Camp John Hay Golf Club Team 1 held sway with a three-shot lead over Eastridge in Fil A at the start of the 74th Januarius Fil Am Invitational regular competition at Camp John Hay.

Mets acquire Soto via 15-yr, $765 M offer

Dominican baseball superstar Juan Soto has agreed to join the New York Mets on a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal, multiple US media reports said on Sunday.

HERE COMES BALTAZAR

Hot prospect Baltazar missed the entire Governors' Cup and the initial salvo of the ongoing Commissioner's Cup as he fulfilled his duties with the Pampanga Giant Lanterns in the MPBL first.

Phl jins earn 10 podium honors

The Smart/MVPSF Philippine taekwondo team capped another season to remember by winning two silver and eight bronze medals in the recent 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong.

Thai police detain 124 in 'drug party' bust

Police in Thailand detained more than 120 people found in their underwear at a drug-fueled party in Bangkok, officers told AFP on Monday.

SoKor president banned from leaving country

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol was banned from leaving the country yesterday, the justice ministry said, less than a week after he plunged the country into chaos by briefly imposing martial law.

Hunt for insurance CEO's killer yields evidence, but few answers

NEW YORK (AP) - Police don't know who he is, where he is, or why he did it.

Rapper Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old girl

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday alleges that rap mogul Jay-Z (in photo) raped a 13-year-old girl along with Sean \"Diddy\" Combs during a party in 2000.

Day One act: Pardon US Capitol rioters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) US president-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that aired on Dec. 8 that he would act on his first day in office to pardon rioters involved in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack, further building expectations for a broad granting of clemency.

Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate cease-fire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office.

Syria's Assad granted asylum in Moscow

ALEPPO (Reuters) - Syria's former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted them asylum on humanitarian grounds, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies on Sunday, and a deal has been done to ensure the safety of Russian military bases.

Syrians stroll through Assad's palaces, take furniture, ornaments

Syrians strolled through the palaces of President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday following his sudden ouster, wandering from room to room, posing for photographs, and with some taking away items of furniture or ornaments.

Pope appoints Andaya as bishop of Cabanatuan

Pope Francis appointed Bishop Prudencio Andaya Jr. as the new head of the Diocese of Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija on Sunday.

Angat Dam water level still below ideal

The water elevation of Angat Dam is still 10 meters below the ideal end-of-year level of 210 meters.

Palace suspends Abra gov for 60 days

Malacañang has placed Abra Gov. Dominic Valera under preventive suspension for 60 days for violating the Local Government Code of 1991.

Kanlaon Volcano erupts

Phivolcs raises Alert Level 3