
A deep dive into AFASA (1)
Under Section 7 of AFASA, banks and financial institutions are authorized to impose a temporary hold on funds that are the subject of a disputed transaction.
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Under Section 7 of AFASA, banks and financial institutions are authorized to impose a temporary hold on funds that are the subject of a disputed transaction.
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Discussions are in progress on the renovation of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) as the country gears up to host the ASEAN Summit in 2026.
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The Bureau of Customs’ (BoC) Enforcement and Security Service commemorated its 37th anniversary, highlighting its role in protecting the country’s borders from…
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Petitioners seeking to halt the manipulation of the yearly budget to create room for discretionary funds for legislators said the SAGF was a calculated…
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Globe currently operates 33 sites on RE.
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As budget watchdogs feared, administration-affiliated candidates have begun distributing government assistance programs — Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating…
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The Department of Health (DoH) plans to send three Philippine Emergency Medical Assistance Teams (PEMAT) to its two earthquake-hit Southeast Asian neighbors.
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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Over 1,000 Pampanga farmers received a much-needed boost last Tuesday with the distribution of over ₱1 million in financial…
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The Return Duterte Movement announced on Wednesday that more groups will join the “Bring Duterte Home Unity Motorcade” on 28 March. The caravan will travel…
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Agreement seals POC and TCP’s mutual goals and aspirations.
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The mayor of a first-class municipality in a Manila suburb is under fire for green-lighting the construction of a new cockpit arena in the town. A source who…
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Japan’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Endo Kazuya, signed two grant contracts on 19 March under the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects, totaling…
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UnionBank of the Philippines has been named Best Wealth Management Bank in the Philippines at The Asian Banker’s 2025 Global Excellence in Retail Finance…
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‘Even if they don’t feel anything, in the long term, it could affect their health. We also want to prevent emergencies and chronic conditions like stroke and…
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The country registered a $3.1-billion surplus from its global financial transactions, or balance of payments, last month, reversing the $196-million deficit in…
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The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture has uncovered further irregularities in the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program, revealing that…
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‘Digitalization is eliminating inefficiencies, AI (artificial intelligence) is revolutionizing risk assessment, and expanded capital markets will unlock new…
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‘Instead of relying on a large branch network, the bank is strategically partnering with trusted organizations to expand its reach and better serve Filipino…
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