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
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International community to lay foundations for urgently needed AI governance
The explosive growth of AI tools around the world has yet to be matched by effective, internationally agreed rules on how this powerful technology is governed. A high-profile event at UN Headquarters on Thursday is designed to bring effective global AI governance a step closer to reality.
Philippines to extend rice import moratorium, hike tariff
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
Modi govt`s response on Palestine issue abdication of humanity: Sonia Gandhi
She said the government`s actions appear to be driven primarily by the personal friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and rather than India`s constitutional values or its strategic interests
Phil Foden and Savinho ease Man City to victory over Huddersfield in Carabao Cup
The Premier League side scored in each half to progress to round four.
How to beat Sister Splinter in Hollow Knight: Silksong
The Sister Splinter boss fight might be simpler than most, but she still has a few tricks to deal with. Here’s how to beat her.
Ayala, Thai partner bring Makro back to the Philippines
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
Unscathed India demolish Bangladesh in Asia Cup Super 4: Stats
The Indian cricket team picked up its 5th successive win in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025.
GSIS chief stands by Alternergy, Digiplus investments; windfall cited
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
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