The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has launched a new feature called ‘Passbook Lite.’ Continue reading EPFO introduces ‘Passbook Lite’ for faster account summaries
The much-anticipated film They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi, has reportedly received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Continue reading ‘OG’ gets U/A certificate; trailer coming this week
MANILA, Philippines — The local stock barometer extended its winning streak to the third consecutive session on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut rates for the first time this year, yet another positive signal for markets across the globe. By the closing bell, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) added 22.96 points to end Continue reading PSEi extends winning streak after Fed’s rate cut
MANILA, Philippines — Hong Kong-based Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) has updated its “A-List” of the 100 top lawyers in the Philippines along with a 38-name “Icons” list. ABLJ, which is part of the Law.asia group, has been coming out with the lists since 2018. Many in the 2025 rosters have been in the lists for Continue reading Asia Business Law Journal updates PH ‘A-List’ of lawyers, ‘icons’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U. S. President Donald Trump’s administration said on Wednesday it will prioritize giving grant money to programs that focus on “patriotic education,” which critics say could undermine acknowledgement of critical phases of American history. “Patriotic education presents American history in a way that is accurate, honest, and inspiring,” the Education Department said in a statement. Civil rights advocates have been critical of recent actions by the Trump administration around education that they say curtail free speech and undermine critical parts of U. S. history through attempts to revamp museums and public spaces and pressure educational institutions. Continue reading Trump administration to prioritize ‘patriotic education’ in discretionary grants
MANILA, Philippines — Japanese cement giant Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd. has agreed to acquire 15 percent of Phinma group’s cement business, boosting the market positioning of legacy brand Union Cement. Sumitomo Osaka, a leading cement manufacturing company in Japan with a more than a century of track record, will buy new shares of Philcement. Continue reading Sumitomo unit buys 15% of Phinma cement firm
