SEC unveils new digital services
SEC unveils new digital servicesThe rollout of SEC's new digital services forms part of the commission’s observance of SEC Sustainability Week 2024, in line with its thrust to pursue sustainability by going digital. MANILA, Philippines — Company registration in the country has become more efficient as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduces new services that form part of its continuing digital initiatives. Ultimately, the SEC is harnessing digital technologies to champion sustainability and help accelerate the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals,” SEC chairperson Emilio Aquino said. With digital authentication, the commission said SEC ZERO and eSAP enable applicants to register their companies anytime and from anywhere, even abroad. Last year, President Marcos launched the second wave of SEC digital initiatives, which included the Electronic SEC Universal Registration Environment, Electronic SEC Education, Analysis and Research Computing Hub, SEC API Marketplace, Electronic Registry Application for Market Participants and SEC Check App 2.0.
Source:Philippine Star
July 28, 2024 12:59 UTC
WATCH: Teachers prepare for first day of classes
Teachers and parents at the Bagong Silangan Elementary School in Quezon City on Sunday prepare classrooms for the first day of classes. School Year 2024-2025 will begin on July 29. DepEd said that over 1,000 schools in Metro Manila, Ilocos region, Central Luzon and Soccsksargen region postponed the opening of classes. Video By Ismael De JuanGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Source:Manila Times
July 28, 2024 10:19 UTC
WATCH: A doctor is in the house
Dr. Rainier Nery Mozo is an internal medicine specialist who holds a postgraduate diploma in Genomic Medicine from the University of South Wales, UK. He is a certified life coach and an associate professor at PLM College of Medicine. He is a fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians and a certified hospital administrator of the Philippine College of Hospital Administrators. He was a finalist for Asia's Leader Award for Young CEO of the Year 2022 and was awarded Topmost Healthcare for the Philippines 2023 by the World Health Congress and Asia's Exemplary Healthcare Leader by Asia's Pinnacle Award 2023. Currently, he is the CEO and President of Clearbridge Medical Philippines Inc.Get the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Source:Manila Times
July 28, 2024 09:04 UTC
AI-driven supply chains deliver greater financial performance
NEW research from Accenture finds that companies with the most mature supply chains achieve 23 percent greater profitability than the competition. These so-called leaders are six times as likely to use AI and generative AI widely across their supply chains, which allows them to generate additional business value. Conversely, low supply chain maturity among many organizations leads to limited ability to benefit from AI and generative AI. This means the old supply chain levers, such as global low-cost sourcing and specialized factories in low-cost locations, aren't sufficient anymore. The "Next stop, next-gen" research is based on a survey conducted in October 2023 among over 3,000 supply chain executives in 1,148 companies.
Source:Manila Times
July 28, 2024 04:01 UTC
Oil leaking from tanker reaches Bulacan coast
Oil leaking from tanker reaches Bulacan coastPhilippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel collect oil that are part of the slick from sunken motor tanker Terra Nova in the waters near the east of Lamao Point, Limay, Bataan on Friday. CITY OF MALOLOS, Philippines — The oil slick from the tanker Terra Nova that sank off the coast of Bataan has now reached the coastline of Bulacan. Fernando said the oil slick was sighted in the coastal area of Barangay Pamarawan in Malolos City as confirmed by its barangay chairman. Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga agreed that the oil spill should be contained but noted that commercial oil booms are too expensive and suggested that organic oil booms should be used because these are cheaper to make. Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum and Health Secretary Ted Herbosa also suggested using “oil-eating bacteria” to help contain the oil slick.
Source:Philippine Star
July 27, 2024 21:20 UTC
Homecoming musings
Homecoming musingsIt’s the longest time I haven’t gone home since we left for a new foreign assignment. I withheld judgment and any sense of anticipation when I left New York for my circuitous transatlantic flight to the Philippines. Connections are central to this homecoming. I read about “reminiscence therapy” from a recent inspirational feature in The New York Times. When reminiscence therapy and lessons in oral history are at play, I gratefully muse at how they make for a perfectly meaningful homecoming.
Source:Philippine Star
July 27, 2024 21:13 UTC
Negros officials warn public on dangers of selling ID information
BACOLOD CITY — Negros authorities have cautioned the public against people offering to pay to take photographs of their nationally issued identification cards (IDs) or driver’s licenses. Eugenio Jose Lacson, the data taken could be used by others to assume their identities or for scams. He said the data taken from the IDs could be used for identity theft or money laundering. The governor warned Negrenses not to sell their ID information as it could be used for scams or crimes. Subscribe to our daily newsletter SIGN ME UPThese E-wallet accounts, he said, could be used for online financial scams.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 27, 2024 15:35 UTC
PCG: No cargo spill from sunken tanker
Rear Adm. Armand Balilo, spokesperson for the the PCG, said there was no leak yet from the 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel that the Philippine-flagged oil tanker “MT Terra Nova” was carrying. ADVERTISEMENTHe said what the PCG started collecting was oil coming from the working fuel of the motor tanker. READ: 1 dead, oil spill feared after tanker capsized in Bataan watersHe added the Terra Nova’s shipping company has already contracted a salvor to retrieve the tanker. ADVERTISEMENTOn Thursday, he warned that if the tanker’s cargo would leak, it would become the worst oil spill in the country’s history. As of Thursday afternoon, the PCG said divers were on standby for underwater assessment as soon as the weather permitted.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 27, 2024 09:52 UTC
Mega Matrix announced that FlexTV App achieved the new milestone, surging into Top 8 on the Apple Store Entertainment Chart (Free Apps, Japan) as of July 26, 2024
PALO ALTO, Calif. , July 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mega Matrix Corp. ("MPU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: MPU), today announced that FlexTV, its short drama streaming platform, surged into No.8. in the App Store Entertainment Apps (Free Apps, Japan ) as of July 26, 2024 . Following its 2nd place ranking inon, today FlexTV proudly ranked 8th place onApp Store Entertainment Free Apps ranking, reaffirming its excellence in the global short drama streaming industry. Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
Source:Manila Times
July 27, 2024 05:30 UTC
Stocks end week on high note
Stocks end week on high noteThe benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index rose by 0.84 percent or 55.74 points to close at 6,726.01. MANILA, Philippines — The stock market bounced back to end the week on a high note as it drew inspiration from other markets in the region. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index rose by 0.84 percent or 55.74 points to close at 6,726.01. Claire Alviar of Philstocks Financial said the local bourse rebounded along with most Asian markets following the strong sell-off on Thursday. Aside from massive flooding, the weather typhoon also paralyzed the financial markets as stock market and foreign exchange trading suspended last Wednesday.
Source:Philippine Star
July 26, 2024 20:31 UTC
The future scientists
The future scientistsI recently met a group of five high school students who belong to a local science high school. These young scientists came by bus and jeep, no frills, with their drone, laptops and cameras. I asked them how they got into science high school and they shared that one has to have an average of 85 or higher in Math, Science and English. I always am amazed at meeting young scientists and often wonder how they came to be. That is what I see in these young scientists.
Source:Philippine Star
July 26, 2024 20:31 UTC
Police CCTV cameras to have facial recognition, says security chief
Hong Kong’s security chief, Chris Tang Ping-keung, said authorities will adopt facial recognition technology for police surveillance cameras in the SAR. His comments came as authorities earlier announced that 2,000 CCTV cameras would be installed across Hong Kong by the end of the year. Tang told an interview that introducing facial recognition technology will enhance law enforcement efficiency, with authorities currently examining the procedures required for proceeding with the plan. He emphasized that the authorities have strict requirements for accessing the CCTV footage, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. Tang also revealed that the 15 sets of cameras installed in Mong Kok as a technical trial had enabled the force to detect 13 types of crimes in the area.
Source:The Standard
July 26, 2024 17:57 UTC
Man dies after falling from New Senate Building in Taguig City
MANILA, Philippines — A man fell off the New Senate Building and died in Taguig City, the police said Friday, July 26. ADVERTISEMENTCiting witnesses, the SPD said the man was first seen entering the premises of the New Senate Building, which is still under construction, around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. A witness immediately alerted security guards about it but they failed to locate the man. READ: Maid dies after falling from roof as she was allegedly escaping from employerAround 9 p.m., the witness and other security guards heard a loud thud, according to police. The Senate also said the man fell off the north tower of the New Senate Building around 10:00 p.m. on July 25.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 26, 2024 17:42 UTC
Typhoon Gaemi lashes China after pounding Taiwan, Philippines
Waves crash on the coast of Sansha town as Typhoon Gaemi approaches, in Ningde, Fujian province, China. The storm has affected almost 630,000 people in China's Fujian so far, with almost half of them having to be relocated, Xinhua news agency reported. Earlier this week, it killed dozens of people as it swept through Taiwan and worsened seasonal rains in the Philippines. By late Friday, Gaemi is expected to reach Jiangxi province, home to China's largest freshwater lake, Poyang. In the Philippines, the storm killed 32 people, with the capital Manila declaring a "state of calamity" after widespread flooding.
Source:The Standard
July 26, 2024 17:07 UTC
LightInTheBox to Report Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on Friday, August 2, 2024
ET on August 2, 2024 -SINGAPORE, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"), an apparel e-commerce retailer that ships products to consumers worldwide, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 before the open of U.S. markets on Friday, August 2, 2024. LightInTheBox's management will hold an earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 2, 2024 (9:00 p.m. Hong Kong/Singapore time on the same day). A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through August 9, 2024. LightInTheBox operates its business through www.lightinthebox.com, www.ezbuy.sg and other websites as well as mobile applications, which are available in over 20 major languages and over 140 countries and regions. AdvertisementInvestor Relations ContactInvestor RelationsLightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.Email: [email protected]AdvertisementJenny CaiPiacente Financial CommunicationsEmail: [email protected]Brandi PiacenteAdvertisementPiacente Financial CommunicationsTel: +1-212-481-2050Email: [email protected]
Source:Manila Times
July 26, 2024 11:01 UTC