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Eternal Plans gets operating license

January 11, 2011 - 12:00am

Eternal Plans Inc. received its certificate of registration and license from the Insurance Commission (IC), as a pre-need company authorized to sell life, fixed value education and pension plans until Dec. 31, ...

Banking

Seven Last Words on RPN 9

March 29, 2010 - 12:00am

Bro. Ben Canlas (second from right), president of ABC Promotions, will present the Seven Last Words on April 2, Good Friday, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on RPN 9.

Entertainment

Angara, Malinis to talk on new Pre-need Code

January 31, 2010 - 12:00am

Sen. Edgardo Angara and Insurance Commissioner Ernesto Malinis will discuss the  newly passed Pre-need Code of the Philippines at the Pre-need Forum to be held on Wednesday at Makati Shangrila Hotel from 1 to...

Business

Securities and Exchange Commission tightens watch over pre-need companies

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | September 18, 2009 - 12:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is tightening its watch on pre-need companies to ensure their compliance with reportorial requirements amid a challenging business environment.

Business

SEC fines late reports of pre-need companies

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | September 6, 2009 - 12:00am

To ensure compliance with its reportorial requirements, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a basic fine on the late submission of annual and interim financial statements by pre-need compan...

Business

Securities and Exchange Commission to fine late filers of reports

September 2, 2009 - 12:00am

To ensure compliance with its reportorial requirements, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a basic fine on late submissions of annual and interim financial reports by pre-need companies.

Business

Pre-need planholders get LPG, memorial lots

February 16, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - Cash-strapped pre-need firm Pryce Plans Inc. has opted to fulfill its obligation to plan holders by...

News Commentary

Eternal Plans gets new license

November 27, 2008 - 12:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an order renewing the registration of Eternal Plans, Inc.

Business

Pre-need firms down to 29 in 2006

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | January 17, 2007 - 12:00am

The number of companies licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell pre-need plans dropped to 29 from 30 last year. SEC spokesperson Gerard Lukban said the companies that were issued dealer...

Business

Canadian firm eyes Platinum Plans

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | July 12, 2005 - 12:00am

A Canadian firm has offered to buy out Platinum Plans Inc. from the Salas family, the cash-strapped pre-need firm disclosed in its rehabilitation plan filed with the local court. Platinum, however, said it cannot...

Business