Day: September 22, 2025

Manila: Security Bank Corporation announced its intention to raise at least PHP5 billion through the issuance of five-year fixed-rate peso bonds, aiming to bolster its lending activities and expand its funding base. According to Philippines News Agency, the bonds will be marketed at a fixed rate of 6 percent per annum. The public offer period is scheduled from September 22 to October 17, 2025, with the bonds being listed on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. on October 29, 2025. This listing aims to provide secondary market liquidity for investors interested in trading the instruments. The issuance requires a minimum

Manila: The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) strongly condemned Monday the harassment of a television reporter, who was subjected to intimidation and aggressive behavior by protesters while covering a rally in Mendiola over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, News 5 reporter Gary de Leon was about to make a live report amid the chaos in the area Sunday but demonstrators suddenly shouted vulgarities and accusations against him, disrupting his broadcast. Several protesters also attempted to block the camera view and physically confronted him, pushing and jostling as he tried to perform his duties. Police in the

San juan: San Juan-DN Steel snapped Discovery-Rizal’s streak with a 63-58 win Sunday night in the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) at the Ynares Center Montalban in Rizal province. Janine Pontejos finished with 23 points, highlighted by three triples, to go with four rebounds, four assists, and two blocks as the Lady Knights rolled to their fourth straight win for a 7-2 record and moved closer to an outright semis berth. According to Philippines News Agency, San Juan-DN Steel also avenged its 59-81 first-round loss to Discovery-Rizal, which ended its five-game run. “We need this game, especially since

Bicol: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has prepositioned over PHP223 million in relief resources to mitigate the potential impact of Super Typhoon Nando (international name Ragasa). According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio reported that more than 208,079 family food packs (FFIs) and 25,788 non-food items (NFIs) are ready for distribution. The supplies include family kits, sleeping kits, hygiene kits, and kitchen kits stored in various warehouses. The DSWD has set aside PHP3 million in standby funds for distribution to affected families. The agency’s quick response teams are on high alert and in

Bicol: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has activated teams to ensure quicker coordination and resource deployment in preparation for the potential impact of Super Typhoon Nando (international name Ragasa). According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 251 personnel are on standby, including 182 members of the reactionary standby support force and 69 from the search and rescue team, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. said. He ordered unit commanders to prepare the logistical resources and equipment necessary for typhoon operations. Contingency measures have been put in place, including the provision of medical teams and relief supplies