Ombudsman lifts suspension of GSIS’s Veloso

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman lifted the suspension of Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) president Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso and four other executives. The Ombudsman said their presence will not impede an inquiry into the pension fund’s disputed stock investment. In an order dated Sept. 17, acting Ombudsman Dante Vargas reinstated Veloso

Del Monte Pacific appeals trading suspension

MANILA, Philippines — Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DMPL) has appealed to the stock exchange to lift its trading suspension. The canned fruit maker said its financial statements and operations “remain reliable” despite a rare disclaimer from its auditor. In a regulatory filing on Friday, the Campos-led company said that while an audit disclaimer would “constitute

Mavericks sign ex-Lakers guard in reunion with Anthony Davis

The Dallas Mavericks signed guard D’Moi Hodge on Friday, the team announced. Dallas further boosts its guard depth with the signing, a move that comes just a day after it was reported that the Mavs and Dennis Smith Jr. agreed to a contract. Hodge played with the Greek team Aris Thessaloniki during the 2024-25 campaign. [.] The post Mavericks sign ex-Lakers guard in reunion with Anthony Davis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DOE to auction 100 MW of new renewable energy contracts

MANILA, Philippines — At least 100 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity will be available for service contract auction, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Based on the DOE’s draft terms of reference, it has identified hydropower, geothermal power and wind energy resources with “sufficient technical data for promotion and further development.” Seven hydropower

Rural Maharashtra Sees Spike In ‘Crypto-Christianity’ Cases; Alleged Conversions Fuel Communal Tensions

Many members of marginalized groups are reportedly undergoing conversion in secret to avoid caste-based oppression or social pressures. Some individuals are reportedly practicing Christianity in secret while retaining their Hindu identities, a phenomenon described in media and political discourse as “crypto-Christianity.”