Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas (PACCTX) pays courtesy call to Consul General Gunther Emil Sales at Philippine Consulate General in Houston. Discussion focuses on trade missions, humanitarian efforts, J1 teacher concerns & future collaborations.
The SEC has issued a warning about Bagong Bansang Maharlika International Inc., a company allegedly deceiving investors by closely resembling the initials of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Vice President Sara Duterte’s net satisfaction rating has fallen to its lowest level since her election, despite being classified as ”good” in the latest Social Weather Stations survey.
Two former executives from the Technology Resource Center in the Philippines were found guilty of graft and malversation related to the misuse of public funds in 2007, involving the transfer of P20 million to NGOs.
Rappler, an online news site led by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, wins an appeal to restore its corporate license after the Court of Appeals overturns the SEC’s decision to shut it down. The ruling is seen as a victory for press freedom in the Philippines.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to greet Filipino athletes returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics, including Carlos Yulo, the country’s first two-time gold medalist.
The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of Rolando Zoleta, a former assistant ombudsman, for accepting bribes to influence cases. The court confirmed findings of grave misconduct and serious dishonesty.
Opposition Senator Risa Hontivero expressed support for the Court of Appeals’ freeze order on Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s bank accounts, highlighting issues of greed as a concern.
A freeze order from the Court of Appeals aims to restrict the movements of fugitive religious leader Apollo Quiboloy, according to a DOJ official. This measure is expected to uphold the integrity of ongoing investigations into his cases.
Credits:PEP.Ph Sandro Muhlach, son of actor Niño Muhlach, has lodged a formal complaint with GMA Network management against independent contractors Jojo Nones…