[Vantage Point] High barriers, high stakes: The SEC’s liquidity gambit

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MANILA, Philippines — Two SF-260 aircraft were involved in an incident during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas on Friday afternoon, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) confirmed. PAF spokesperson Col. Alvin Capinguian said the incident occurred at 3:51 p.m., prompting the immediate activation of emergency response measures. He has yet

China’s Long March 8A rocket debris may fall within PH waters

Oct 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday warned that debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket may fall within Philippine waters. In an advisory, the Coast Guard District (CGD) – Palawan advised all mariners, fishing vessels, passenger and cargo vessels to steer clear or exercise caution when traveling within the drop zones on

INQToday: P50-M bounty for capture of Bato Dela Rosa – DILG

Oct 23, 2026

P50-M bounty for capture of armed and dangerous Bato Dela Rosa – DILG Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Friday that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is now considered armed and dangerous and placed a P50 million bounty for his capture. Teodoro: China’s attempt to tow BRP Sierra Madre by force an act of war

Dela Rosa’s lawyers challenge P50M arrest bounty: ‘Illegal and risky’

Oct 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The law firm representing Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Friday questioned the legal basis of the P50-million bounty for the senator’s arrest. “Every peso of a government reward must answer one question – for the arrest of whom, in what case, by order of what court?” law office Torreon and Partners asked in

PSEi falls to 5,728 on rate hike, weaker peso

Oct 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks retreated on Friday as investors weighed the impact of higher borrowing costs on economic growth, while a weakening peso added to market jitters. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) dropped 0.88 percent, or 51.10 points, to close at 5,728.63. READ: BSP unleashes jumbo rate hike vs inflation Philstocks Financial Inc.

Peso breaches 63.6:$1 level

Oct 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso fell to a record low on Friday as concerns about the domestic inflation outlook overshadowed an aggressive interest rate hike by the central bank. The currency weakened 9.5 centavos to close at 63.615 against the dollar, according to data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines. READ: BSP unleashes jumbo

Philippines investigates Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after child sexual abuse images claims

Oct 23, 2026

MANILA/LONDON - Authorities in the Philippines are investigating Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, the Philippine justice undersecretary said on Friday, after allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images.

Court affirms ruling vs Revilla’s bid to inhibit justice who denied bail

Oct 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division affirmed its earlier ruling to deny the move of former Sen. Bong Revilla to bar its chairperson, Associate Justice Karl Miranda, the sole judge who denied his bail petition, from participating in the trial of his malversation case. In a ruling promulgated on Oct 22 but was only furnished

PCG drives away foreign fishing vessel from Lawak Island

Oct 23, 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) drove away a foreign fishing vessel from the territorial sea of Lawak Island in the Kalayaan Island Group on Friday.

COA flags deficiencies in P17-B DOH infra projects

Oct 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) has found several deficiencies in the implementation of over P17.27 billion worth of Department of Health (DOH) infrastructure projects involving the construction and upgrading of health-care facilities across the country. It noted that the projects were either “delayed,” “idle or unutilized,” “underutilized,” “not used for its intended purpose,” “not

DOLE moves to shield delivery riders from heat-related penalties, perils

Oct 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—Delivery riders may be protected from penalties for heat-related delays under a proposed labor advisory being drafted by the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) to protect workers from the effects of the El Niño phenomenon and other periods of extreme heat. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino met with representatives of 13 ride-hailing, delivery and

Ombudsman opens investors’ window vs corruption plaguing businesses

Oct 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman is opening an “Investors’ Window” where business owners and investors can submit concerns about government officials or transactions that impede business operations. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla made the announcement on Thursday during a dialogue with Cebu “lechoneros” (pig roasters), as noted in a statement issued on Friday. At the

[Vantage Point] High barriers, high stakes: The SEC’s liquidity gambit

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