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SEC seeks bank secrecy reforms to weed out corruption
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is supporting proposals to ease bank secrecy laws amid mounting calls for accountability from government officials allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects. “As a corporate and capital market regulator, the SEC welcomes the proposed easing of our bank secrecy laws as a necessary measure to
Sri Lanka ousted from T20 Asia Cup 2025: Here’s how
The Sri Lankan cricket team has been ousted from the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025.
BIZ BUZZ: Enough is enough: Biz leaders join street protests
MANILA, Philippines — You know it’s bad when even business leaders couldn’t help but join the parliament of the streets. Tens of thousands of Filipinos flooded Edsa and Luneta Park on Sept. 21, the 53rd anniversary of Martial Law, to express their rage against the corrupt politicians and contractors behind anomalous flood control projects. LOOK:
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: AJ Fransman vows to keep emotions in check after tech
MANILA, Philippines—AJ Fransman was one of the main reasons why Adamson was able to pull away from University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament. He was, however, also one of the reasons why the Soaring Falcons almost let the win slip through their fingers. READ: UAAP: Ray Allen Torres’ dagger
Akshay Wadkar appointed Vidarbha captain for Irani Cup: Details here
Wicketkeeper-batter Akshay Wadkar has been appointed as the captain of Ranji Trophy champion Vidarbha for the upcoming Irani Cup clash against Rest of India (RoI).
Red Alert, drama series about Hamas massacre, to be shown on Paramount+ on Oct. 7
The stories were developed in close cooperation with the real people behind them.
Tats Suzara, PNVF under fire over ‘censorship’ issue
Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Ramon “Tats” Suzara came under fire from a senator and two major media organizations on Wednesday, a day after the credentials of one media organization were revoked by organizers of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship and another media company was threatened with the same sanctions. Sen. Erwin Tulfo,
FIVB Men’s World: Wake-up call fuels Italy’s return to semifinals
Italy had a tough wake-up call in Pool F when it fell to Belgium in five sets last week. It made them realize that their title defense in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship will be tougher, with several nations fielding their vastly improved teams. With that in mind, Mattia Bottolo and the Italians came