Bond shelf registration stretched to 5 years

2025 年 9 月 23 日 general

MANILA, Philippines – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the validity of bond shelf registration offerings, citing the need to provide “greater flexibility and efficiency” in tapping the capital markets amid volatile market conditions. SEC Memorandum Circular No. 12 Series of 2025 amended Rule 8.1.2. of the 2015 Implementing Rules and Regulations of

Philippines found most dishonest in region on money matters

2025 年 9 月 23 日 general

MANILA, Philippines – Financial education gaps, economic stress and “face-saving” cultural norms have forced Filipinos to misrepresent their finances, making the Philippines the most dishonest country in Southeast Asia when it comes to money, according to a study. ROSHI, a Singapore-based fintech firm, said in its Financial Honesty Study: Southeast Asia report that the Philippines

Price isn’t everything for Filipino online shoppers, study says

2025 年 9 月 23 日 general

MANILA, Philippines – Cheap products are no longer enough to keep customers loyal, as shoppers now prioritize quality service, transparent policies and reliable delivery in an era when online shopping is rapidly evolving and vendors are facing fierce competition. A study by global market research and data analytics firm Milieu Insight showed that 55 percent