The Court of Appeals has upheld the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cease-and-desist order (CDO) against Superbreakthrough Enterprises Corp., operating as 1UP Time, for illegally soliciting investments from the public. In a ruling on 11 February 2025, the Fifth Division of the appellate court rejected the company’s petition and confirmed the SEC’s decision making the CDO permanent.
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced Tuesday a P0.2639 per kWh increase in electricity rates for March, raising the overall rate for typical households to P12.2901 per kWh from P12.0262 per kWh in February.
The SM Group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm, SM Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible and inclusive growth by providing swift assistance to underserved communities in times of need. With a focus on disaster relief and community development, SM Foundation has distributed nearly one million Kalinga Packs and conducted over 780 relief missions to date.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is reviewing the SIM Registration Act (RA 11934) to address the growing concern of text scams linked to SIM card fraud.
The Department of Agriculture has handed over a ₱65.6-million rice processing facility to the Talabutab Norte Primary Multipurpose Cooperative in General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija, under the RCEF Mechanization Program.
Quezon City job seekers now have easier access to industry-relevant skills training, after the city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) signed an agreement with global customer experience leader Foundever®. The deal launches the Quezon City Competency Enhancement and Retooling Program, aimed at bridging the gap between community skills and actual workplace needs.
The US has ruled out announcing the proposed Pax Silica Economic Security Zone during or after this month’s ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in Manila, leaving the initiative’s timeline uncertain as Washington and Manila continue discussions on its scope and potential impact.
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Alberta Council and is preparing a separate memorandum of understanding with a Canadian power generation company, as it seeks to convert investor interest into actual projects in Casiguran, Aurora.