1st in Southeast Asia: SEC launches ‘game-changing’ rules to attract ‘green’ capital

2025 年 9 月 25 日 general

MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched Southeast Asia’s first Green Equity Guidelines, paving the way for Philippine companies with sustainable initiatives to attract more investors. The corporate watchdog on Thursday released SEC Memorandum Circular No. 13, which provides eligibility guidelines for companies wishing to carry the Philippine Green Equity label. Under

Philippines to extend rice import moratorium, hike tariff

2025 年 9 月 25 日 general

MANILA, Philippines — The government is set to extend the moratorium on rice importation and raise tariffs on imported grains to help stabilize palay (unmilled rice) prices at the peak of harvest season. President Marcos has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prepare the necessary orders to extend the import freeze, according to Agriculture Secretary

Ayala, Thai partner bring Makro back to the Philippines

2025 年 9 月 24 日 general

MANILA, Philippines — Grocery chain Makro is coming back to the Philippines after nearly two decades, with the Ayala group and its Thai partner taking charge. This time, Makro will have modern facilities that are no longer exclusive to members. Ayala Corp. subsidiary ACX Holdings Corp. on Wednesday signed a partnership deal with Thai firm

GSIS chief stands by Alternergy, Digiplus investments; windfall cited

2025 年 9 月 24 日 general

MANILA, Philippines — Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President Jose Arnulfo Veloso defended the pension fund’s investment in Alternergy Holdings Corp. and DigiPlus Interactive Corp., citing windfall from both listed companies. Veloso said the GSIS had already made P139 million from its exposure to online gaming firm DigiPlus, while its P1.45-billion investment in Alternergy, a

UAAP to review four-player blunder in Adamson-UP game

2025 年 9 月 24 日 general

MANILA, Philippines—The UAAP said it will further investigate the unusual incident that occurred during the game between Adamson and the University of the Philippines in the Season 88 men’s basketball tournament. In the fourth quarter of their elimination-round matchup, the Soaring Falcons ended up playing with only four players on the court after a substitution