Questions Grow over Stampa’s Ties to Sulu Claimants’ Lawyers in Spain
Paul Cohen, a London-based lawyer known for representing the Sulu claimants in their high-profile arbitration case against Malaysia, was seen attending the trial of Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa. Manila, Philippine – London-based lawyer Paul Cohen, counsel for the Sulu claimants in their $14.9 billion arbitration against Malaysia, was recently seen attending […]
Villar River Rehabilitation Wins Global Environmental Honors
For over a decade, the Villar’s key environmental initiatives, particularly the Sagip Ilog (Las Piñas–Zapote River Rehabilitation) and the Riverdrive Projects, have been recognized as pioneering models of community-led river rehabilitation, flood control, and waste management. These programs have received numerous national and international awards. These recognitions stand as proof […]
Villar Foundation’s River Rehabilitation Wins Global Environmental Honors
Las Piñas-For over a decade, the Villar Foundation’s key environmental initiatives, particularly the Sagip Ilog (Las Piñas–Zapote River Rehabilitation) and the Riverdrive Projects, have been recognized as pioneering models of community-led river rehabilitation, flood control, and waste management. These programs have received numerous national and international awards. These recognitions stand […]
TradingPRO Introduces Enhanced Account Verification for Safer, Faster Onboarding
TradingPRO has rolled out an enhanced account verification process to provide Filipino traders with a faster, safer, and more seamless onboarding experience. The update is part of TradingPRO’s ongoing effort to maintain the highest standards of security, compliance, and user convenience — ensuring that traders can start trading quickly while […]
Paying for Results: Financing, Purchasing, and Accountability

The Philippine health system’s financing architecture blends public budgets, insurance reimbursements, and household spending. The Universal Health Care agenda aims to expand coverage and reduce out-of-pocket costs, but accomplishing this requires not just more money—better purchasing is decisive. PhilHealth is the anchor purchaser, using case rates for hospital care and […]
UPSJ Revives 1985 Fundraising Tradition with “UPSJ Rise UP Run 2026” to Aid UP Track and Field Team
The UP SCINTILLA JURIS (UPSJ) is organizing the UPSJ Rise UP Run 2026, an open to pubic fundraising fun run happening on January 18, 2026, at the UP Diliman Academic Oval. The event aims to raise funds for the UP Track and Field Team, helping student-athletes with nutrition, training, and […]
A Match Made in Heaven: OGAWA Opens Its Newest Concept Store in Okada Manila
The world of wellness meets the world of luxury as OGAWA Philippines unveils its newest concept store at Okada Manila, marking another milestone in the brand’s journey to bring relaxation and innovation closer to Filipinos. Strategically located at the Upper Ground Floor, Coral Wing, The Promenade, Okada Manila, this 140-square-meter […]
Bayfront Capital Advisors Appoints Manuel ‘Mike’ Banayad as President
MANILA, Philippines, November 7 – Bayfront Capital Advisors has appointed Manuel “Mike” Banayad as President, strengthening its leadership team as the firm expands its role in supporting mid-market, family-owned and top companies to access institutional capital for growth and expansion. Mike brings over 35 years of banking and investment banking […]
Taxumo and REKO Join Forces to Empower Filipino Authors with Easy, Affordable Tax Compliance
Manila, Philippines — November 15, 2025 — Taxumo, the Philippines’ leading online tax filing platform for freelancers, professionals, and small business owners, has partnered with REKO, the country’s first all-Filipino eBook platform, to make tax compliance simpler and more affordable for local authors. Through this partnership, REKO partner publishers and […]
Leading software firm Multisys wins at the 2025 International Business Awards
PLDT’s software subsidiary bags Bronze Stevie for Company of the Year – Computer Software, marking a global milestone on its 15th year Manila, Philippines—Multisys Technologies Corporation, a leading Filipino software solutions company under the PLDT Group, has been recognized at the 2025 International Business Awards (IBA), the world’s premier business […]