Imagine you are an investment analyst working for a prominent financial institution in the Philippines. Your task is to conduct an analysis of the efficiency of the Philippine stock market and its responsiveness to news events. You are required to prepare a comprehensive report addressing the following key points in detailed and understandable explanation and please create $3$ questions each for question and answer;

$1$

Provide an overview of the Efficient Market Hypothesis $($EMH$)$ and its three forms: Strong Form Efficiency, Weak Form Efficiency, and Semi$-$Strong Form Efficiency.

$2$

Assess the efficiency of the Philippine stock market, discussing whether it aligns more closely with the principles of strong, weak, or semi$-$strong form efficiency. Include relevant examples and data to support your assessment.

$3$

Explore the role of news and information in driving the demand for stocks in the Philippines. Discuss how news events impact stock prices and investor behavior, providing real$-$life examples from the Philippine market.

$4$

Draw conclusions based on your analysis, evaluating the implications of market efficiency and news responsiveness for investors in the Philippines.