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THE government's two major state banks-Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP)-are looking to raise more funds this year through bond issuance. On the [...]

A WORKING paper by the Department of Labor and Employment's Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) revealed that 72 percent of Filipino workers across public and private sectors experience stress at [...]

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a consultation paper proposing launch of a Registration and Trading Platform (RTP) for public unlisted companies at Pakistan Stock Exchange [...]

Karachi -- The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi has abolished the fee for scrutiny of Intermediate Part-I examination papers. The board announced that for the 2024 annual Intermediate Part-I exams [...]

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the incorporation papers of F2M Agri-Farm OPC or soliciting investments from the public without the necessary approvals from the agency. The SEC [...]

HOLDING firms and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) have more influence in terms of investments in companies compared to banks, according to the government's think tank. In a discussion paper, Philippine [...]

Lahore -- Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) Spokesperson and Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur's loyalty did not work, and he [...]

Conclusion A notable development in the eco-environmental space in the Philippines is the release of the rules on mineral reporting by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of [...]

THE Monetary Board (MB) approved a total of 21 foreign loans in 2024, according to the latest data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The BSP said these [...]

THE outstanding Treasury bonds (T-bonds) issued by the national government reached P10.176 trillion as of the end of December 2024, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). The amount [...]

Every year, the World Customs Organization (WCO) announces a unique theme for International Customs Day celebrations in order to kickstart debates, discussions, and special focus on the same. This year's [...]

ANOTHER child. Another body. Another family torn apart. Seven-year-old Sarim left home for his madrassah on January 7, just like any other day. He never returned. His parents searched desperately, [...]

To the sharp eye of seasoned art or antique collector, an old rug or toy that is about to be thrown away can fetch a hundred thousand pounds or even [...]

The first enormous roar from the crowd came before the game even started. All Victor Wembanyama needed to do to get the fans in Paris into a full-blown frenzy was, [...]

FINANCIAL transactions made via Instapay and Pesonet continued to surge and ended 2024 with double-digit growth rates in terms of volume and value, according to the latest data released by [...]

The quality, performance and accessibility of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) not only improved but also expanded to the remotest areas of country with special emphasis on educating marginalized areas. [...]

THE Manulife Investment Management and Trust (MIMT) Corp. believes the equity markets in Asia started the year with high levels of uncertainty driven by geopolitical headwinds, leadership transitions, a shift [...]

LIFE has a way of pulling us off track, whether it is due to personal setbacks, overwhelming responsibilities, or simply losing sight of our goals. When this happens, it is [...]

'In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.'-Confucius, c.500 B.C. A story was once [...]

IN their seminal work, Paul and Elder define critical thinking as the ability to evaluate, apply and synthesize information derived from observation, experience or communication. Their ideas echo Bloom's Taxonomy [...]

THE Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said it would tap Mary Jane Veloso to teach her fellow persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) PDLs the [...]

DESPITE its ballooning trade deficit with China, the Philippines should just focus on improving its trade relationship with the economic powerhouse, as it is the lone source of cheap goods [...]

THE national government is keeping its offshore borrowing options open, as it monitors various currency markets to optimize funding sources. 'We are preparing and we are monitoring the market,' National [...]

An international conference provided a platform for tapping into the shared potential of sustainable agricultural intensification practices and biodiversity for food and nutrition security and improving livelihoods of households and [...]

Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar Khan has written a letter to Chief Minister Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, questioning why no action was taken against those held responsible for irregularities in [...]

SINCE Pakistan's establishment in 1947, the Office of the Prime Minister has been a focal point of judicial scrutiny. The judiciary has frequently intervened, resulting in the conviction and disqualification [...]

IN film education, do we educate the film or does the film educate us? The whole subject matter becomes even convoluted when we factor in the concept of film literacy. [...]

THE board of property developer DoubleDragon Corp. has approved a retail bond issuance of up to P10 billion, which the company said may be its only offering this year. The [...]

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, met with the Provincial Minister for Women Development, Shaheena Shah Ali, at her office in Karachi. The meeting focused on enhancing [...]

Without an approved regulatory reset process, NGCP maintained that it adhered to the regulations in place at the time by requesting an interim revenue scheme from the Energy Regulatory Commission [...]

MORE than 10 kilos of unsuspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as shabu, worth P72.800 million was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal (Naia) 3, the Bureau of Customs [...]

COMMUNITIES in Pandacan and Tondo in Manila have been reminded of the environmental impact of plastic 'banderitas' as they gear up for the feast of Santo Nino this weekend. In [...]

Last week Share prices fell last week as the global inflation anxiety has spilled over to the local bourse, with investors cashing in early on their gains during the previous [...]

Islamic Jamiat Talibat has demanded a complete waiver of the scrutiny fee for first year results of Karachi Intermediate Board. The IJT in its statement expressed disappointment over the 33% [...]

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday directed the IBA and other parties to submit their replies by the next hearing on a petition seeking the release of the MDCAT [...]

The First Philippine Polymer Banknote Series which showcases the country's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage were launched last December. It was the first time that the images of the country's [...]

WHEN a person suffers severe skin damage, doctors usually apply artificial skin to protect the injured area. But what if the skin of milkfish, a common byproduct of the Philippine [...]

One of my favorite articles this past year was The Case Against Travel by Agnes Callard for The New Yorker. In it she brings up this point: The typical touristry [...]

'Lo' Waist Gang' was one of my favorite movies as an adolescent in the late '50s. I was around six years old when I watched it in my hometown's one [...]

Karachi -- A sigh of relief for those waiting for their passports in Pakistan as officials announced that passport delivery counters will remain operational 24/7 in all cities across the [...]

Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Monem Zafar Khan has strongly criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government in Sindh, accusing it of perpetrating an 'educational genocide' against the youth of Karachi. [...]

Education is universally recognized as the cornerstone of a nation's progress. It serves as the engine of innovation, economic development and social transformation. Countries that prioritize education not only invest [...]

Lahore -- A Square organized a highly impactful digital workshop, 'Mastering the Art of Acing Board Exams,' to equip students with the skills and strategies necessary for excelling in their [...]

The reason behind the deadlock in negotiations between the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has come to light. Two meetings have already been held between the negotiation committees formed [...]