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GMA Network
11-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
BuCor inaugurates new conjugal building at Bilibid
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Wednesday inaugurated a newly constructed conjugal building at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City. The bureau said the facility provides a secure and dignified space for PDLs to maintain family ties, adding that this is an important aspect of social reintegration. According to the bureau, the facility was donated by an individual while the amenities and furnishings were provided by a Philippine-based hotel chain. The inauguration was led by BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. "The Bureau continues to explore infrastructure enhancements that align with international standards on correctional management, in its pursuit of a modern, humane, and reform-oriented penal system," the BuCor said in a statement. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Asian Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying For June 2025
As the Asian markets navigate a complex landscape of economic indicators and geopolitical tensions, small-cap stocks continue to capture investor attention with their potential for growth amid broader market fluctuations. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap opportunities often involves looking at factors such as insider buying trends and valuation metrics, which can provide insights into the confidence levels of those closest to these companies. Name PE PS Discount to Fair Value Value Rating Security Bank 4.4x 1.0x 37.20% ★★★★★★ Credit Corp Group 8.6x 2.0x 38.69% ★★★★★★ East West Banking 3.1x 0.7x 33.79% ★★★★★☆ Lion Rock Group 5.0x 0.4x 49.84% ★★★★☆☆ Dicker Data 18.6x 0.6x -14.39% ★★★★☆☆ Atturra 28.1x 1.2x 33.01% ★★★★☆☆ Sing Investments & Finance 7.4x 3.8x 38.01% ★★★★☆☆ Integral Diagnostics 152.5x 1.8x 35.74% ★★★☆☆☆ Eureka Group Holdings 18.5x 5.7x 24.03% ★★★☆☆☆ AInnovation Technology Group NA 2.3x 48.08% ★★★☆☆☆ Click here to see the full list of 64 stocks from our Undervalued Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying screener. Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Asia United Bank is a Philippine-based commercial bank that provides a range of financial services, including loans, deposits, and investment products, with a market capitalization of ₱31.59 billion. Operations: Asia United Bank generates revenue primarily through its financial services operations, with a significant portion of its income derived from interest and fees. Over recent periods, the net income margin has shown an upward trend, reaching 54.61% by the end of 2024. The company's cost structure is dominated by operating expenses, including general and administrative costs and sales & marketing expenses. PE: 4.7x Asia United Bank, a smaller player in the financial sector, exhibits potential for value appreciation. Recent insider confidence is evident with Manuel Gomez purchasing 15,090 shares valued at PHP 890,310 in March 2025. The bank's Q1 2025 earnings showed net income rising to PHP 3.14 billion from PHP 2.34 billion year-on-year, indicating solid growth despite a high non-performing loan ratio of 2%. A recent board meeting discussed dividend declarations, suggesting shareholder returns remain a priority. Take a closer look at Asia United Bank's potential here in our valuation report. Assess Asia United Bank's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: SSY Group is a company primarily engaged in the production and distribution of intravenous infusion solutions and medical materials, with a market capitalization of HK$5.85 billion. Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Intravenous Infusion Solution and Others segment, which significantly outweighs the Medical Materials segment. Over recent periods, the net income margin has shown fluctuations, with a notable increase to 20.40% as of December 2023. Operating expenses have consistently been a substantial portion of costs, driven largely by sales and marketing expenses. PE: 8.3x SSY Group, a smaller company in Asia's pharmaceutical sector, is capturing attention with its strategic moves and market position. Recently, insider confidence was demonstrated when an insider acquired 1.4 million shares for HK$4.72 million between March and June 2025. The company's focus on innovative drug approvals from China's NMPA enhances its growth prospects, while the commencement of share repurchases on June 2, 2025, could potentially increase net asset value and earnings per share. Despite relying on external borrowing for funding, SSY Group's earnings are projected to grow by nearly 10% annually. Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of SSY Group stock in this valuation report. Understand SSY Group's track record by examining our Past report. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆ Overview: Ho Bee Land is a real estate company engaged in property investment and development, with a market cap of approximately SGD 2.50 billion. Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from property investment and development, with significant contributions from both sectors. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown a downward trend, decreasing to 57.41% by the end of 2024. Operating expenses are consistently managed around $34.38 million SGD in recent quarters, while non-operating expenses have fluctuated significantly, impacting net income outcomes. PE: 11.5x Ho Bee Land, a smaller player in the Asian market, has caught attention due to insider confidence. Executive Chairman Thian Poh Chua recently acquired 143,500 shares valued at S$248,972, indicating faith in the company's prospects. Despite earnings declining by 45.8% annually over five years and reliance on riskier external borrowing for funding, their recent dividend increase to 4 cents per share suggests a commitment to shareholder returns. Leadership changes may also signal strategic shifts ahead. Navigate through the intricacies of Ho Bee Land with our comprehensive valuation report here. Learn about Ho Bee Land's historical performance. Investigate our full lineup of 64 Undervalued Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying right here. Shareholder in one or more of these companies? Ensure you're never caught off-guard by adding your portfolio in Simply Wall St for timely alerts on significant stock developments. Enhance your investing ability with the Simply Wall St app and enjoy free access to essential market intelligence spanning every continent. Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include PSE:AUB SEHK:2005 and SGX:H13. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Asian Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying For June 2025
As the Asian markets navigate a complex landscape of economic indicators and geopolitical tensions, small-cap stocks continue to capture investor attention with their potential for growth amid broader market fluctuations. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap opportunities often involves looking at factors such as insider buying trends and valuation metrics, which can provide insights into the confidence levels of those closest to these companies. Name PE PS Discount to Fair Value Value Rating Security Bank 4.4x 1.0x 37.20% ★★★★★★ Credit Corp Group 8.6x 2.0x 38.69% ★★★★★★ East West Banking 3.1x 0.7x 33.79% ★★★★★☆ Lion Rock Group 5.0x 0.4x 49.84% ★★★★☆☆ Dicker Data 18.6x 0.6x -14.39% ★★★★☆☆ Atturra 28.1x 1.2x 33.01% ★★★★☆☆ Sing Investments & Finance 7.4x 3.8x 38.01% ★★★★☆☆ Integral Diagnostics 152.5x 1.8x 35.74% ★★★☆☆☆ Eureka Group Holdings 18.5x 5.7x 24.03% ★★★☆☆☆ AInnovation Technology Group NA 2.3x 48.08% ★★★☆☆☆ Click here to see the full list of 64 stocks from our Undervalued Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying screener. Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Asia United Bank is a Philippine-based commercial bank that provides a range of financial services, including loans, deposits, and investment products, with a market capitalization of ₱31.59 billion. Operations: Asia United Bank generates revenue primarily through its financial services operations, with a significant portion of its income derived from interest and fees. Over recent periods, the net income margin has shown an upward trend, reaching 54.61% by the end of 2024. The company's cost structure is dominated by operating expenses, including general and administrative costs and sales & marketing expenses. PE: 4.7x Asia United Bank, a smaller player in the financial sector, exhibits potential for value appreciation. Recent insider confidence is evident with Manuel Gomez purchasing 15,090 shares valued at PHP 890,310 in March 2025. The bank's Q1 2025 earnings showed net income rising to PHP 3.14 billion from PHP 2.34 billion year-on-year, indicating solid growth despite a high non-performing loan ratio of 2%. A recent board meeting discussed dividend declarations, suggesting shareholder returns remain a priority. Take a closer look at Asia United Bank's potential here in our valuation report. Assess Asia United Bank's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: SSY Group is a company primarily engaged in the production and distribution of intravenous infusion solutions and medical materials, with a market capitalization of HK$5.85 billion. Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Intravenous Infusion Solution and Others segment, which significantly outweighs the Medical Materials segment. Over recent periods, the net income margin has shown fluctuations, with a notable increase to 20.40% as of December 2023. Operating expenses have consistently been a substantial portion of costs, driven largely by sales and marketing expenses. PE: 8.3x SSY Group, a smaller company in Asia's pharmaceutical sector, is capturing attention with its strategic moves and market position. Recently, insider confidence was demonstrated when an insider acquired 1.4 million shares for HK$4.72 million between March and June 2025. The company's focus on innovative drug approvals from China's NMPA enhances its growth prospects, while the commencement of share repurchases on June 2, 2025, could potentially increase net asset value and earnings per share. Despite relying on external borrowing for funding, SSY Group's earnings are projected to grow by nearly 10% annually. Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of SSY Group stock in this valuation report. Understand SSY Group's track record by examining our Past report. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆ Overview: Ho Bee Land is a real estate company engaged in property investment and development, with a market cap of approximately SGD 2.50 billion. Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from property investment and development, with significant contributions from both sectors. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown a downward trend, decreasing to 57.41% by the end of 2024. Operating expenses are consistently managed around $34.38 million SGD in recent quarters, while non-operating expenses have fluctuated significantly, impacting net income outcomes. PE: 11.5x Ho Bee Land, a smaller player in the Asian market, has caught attention due to insider confidence. Executive Chairman Thian Poh Chua recently acquired 143,500 shares valued at S$248,972, indicating faith in the company's prospects. Despite earnings declining by 45.8% annually over five years and reliance on riskier external borrowing for funding, their recent dividend increase to 4 cents per share suggests a commitment to shareholder returns. Leadership changes may also signal strategic shifts ahead. Navigate through the intricacies of Ho Bee Land with our comprehensive valuation report here. Learn about Ho Bee Land's historical performance. Investigate our full lineup of 64 Undervalued Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying right here. Shareholder in one or more of these companies? Ensure you're never caught off-guard by adding your portfolio in Simply Wall St for timely alerts on significant stock developments. Enhance your investing ability with the Simply Wall St app and enjoy free access to essential market intelligence spanning every continent. Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include PSE:AUB SEHK:2005 and SGX:H13. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@
GMA Network
03-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Realtor Filipino Homes enters Middle East market
"Now that I am a licensed broker in Dubai, we are opening up legitimate, professional opportunities for cross-selling. Brokers in the Philippines can now market and sell Dubai properties in partnership with us," said Filipino Homes' Anthony Leuterio. Filipino Homes video screenshot A Philippine real estate platform is expanding its footprint in the Middle East. In a press release issued Tuesday, Filipino Homes founder Anthony Leuterio announced that the platform may now legally and actively engage in property transactions in Dubai after he became a licensed property broker there. 'This is a milestone for Filipino Homes,' Leuterio said. 'Now that I am a licensed broker in Dubai, we are opening up legitimate, professional opportunities for cross-selling. Brokers in the Philippines can now market and sell Dubai properties in partnership with us.' Leuterio said brokers in Dubai can partner directly with Filipino Homes to co-manage property listings, which will later create new channels for collaboration between real estate professionals in the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates. ''A lot of foreigners and Filipinos want to invest in Dubai but don't know brokers who are licensed there. Now, through FHI Global Properties, they have a trusted, Filipino-owned agency they can rely on,'' he said. According to Leuterio, the expansion will enable Philippine-based brokers to take part in international transactions, helping them broaden their clientele and income potential. It will also provide new career opportunities for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are based in Dubai, allowing them to become part-time brokers or full-fledged real estate professionals. 'We can now collaborate with developers in both countries, leveraging our globally competitive systems and platforms. Filipino Homes is ready to facilitate business both ways—selling Dubai properties in the Philippines and Philippine properties to Dubai-based investors,'' he said. Meanwhile, Leuterio earlier announced that his Cebu-based Filipino Homes was organizing the Asian Real Estate Summit (ARES) 2025, which will take place on July 1 and 2, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. Leuterio said he is expecting participation to grow, with more than 30 top developers and 1,000 real estate professionals anticipated to attend. — Anna Felicia Bajo/BM, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
30-05-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
US sanctions PH-based firm over $200-M virtual currency scam
LOS ANGELES, California — The United States has imposed sanctions on a Philippine-based company that provides critical computer infrastructure for alleged scams involving virtual currency. In separate advisories dated May 29, the United States' Department of State, Department of the Treasury, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) flagged the activities of Funnull Technology Inc. Also sanctioned was its administrator, Chinese citizen Liu Lizhi, according to the State and Treasury Departments. "Fraudulent virtual currency investment scams cause serious financial harm to the American people. Today's targets are directly connected to over $200 million in losses reported by U.S. victims, with an average cost of over $150,000 per individual," the US State Department said in its advisory. It added that the US will continue to hold accountable those who use virtual currencies and online services to commit fraud, as well as cybercriminals who exploit the United States' financial system. Meanwhile, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Funnull's alleged acts of providing infrastructure to numerous websites involved in virtual currency investment scams is commonly referred to as "pig butchering." "Funnull has directly facilitated several of these schemes, resulting in over $200 million in U.S. victim-reported losses," the OFAC advisory read. Majority of virtual currency investment scam websites reported to the FBI, the OFAC said, are linked to Funnul. Citing a 2023 alert by the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), OFAC said pig butchering scams are largely perpetrated by criminal organizations based in Southeast Asia. These groups exploit victims of labor trafficking to reach out to unsuspecting individuals worldwide. Scammers use fictitious identities, the OFAD said, under the pretense of potential romantic or business relationships, and elaborate storylines to deceive victims. They then steal the victims' assets by convincing them to invest in virtual currency through fake websites designed to look like legitimate investment platforms, which falsely show significant returns. Once a victim is unable or unwilling to invest more, the scammer abruptly cuts off communication—taking the entire investment with them. US Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender said the action taken against Funnull underscores the government's "focus on disrupting criminal enterprises," which enable cyber scams and deprive Americans of their savings. "The United States is strongly committed to ensuring the continued growth of a legitimate, safe, and secure digital asset ecosystem, including the use of virtual currencies and similar technologies," he added. The OFAC online statement provided a link to a cybersecurity advisory by the FBI, which indicates technical details about Funnull's operations. GMA News Online has requested comment from Funnull through the email address and Telegram contact number listed in its company website. GMA News Online has also emailed the official addresses indicated in Funnull's corporate document with the Philippines' Securities and Exchange Commission. Responses to these requests for comment have yet to be received as of posting time. Under US sanctions, all property and interests in property of the designated or blocked persons described above that are located in the United States, or in the possession or control of US persons, are blocked and must be reported to OFAC. Additionally, any entities owned—directly or indirectly—individually or in the aggregate, 50% or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked. Unless authorized by a general or specific license issued by OFAC, or otherwise exempt, OFAC regulations generally prohibit all transactions by US persons or within (or transiting) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of blocked persons. — with a report from Ted Cordero/ VDV, GMA Integrated News
