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DTI hopes for US tariff relief; remedies noted
DTI hopes for US tariff relief; remedies noted Inquirer.net…
Why wealth taxes can help tame inflation
Why wealth taxes can help tame inflation Inquirer.net…
DMCI Homes nears completion of Batangas beachfront project
DMCI Homes of the Consunji Group has reached a major construction milestone for its 7.5-hectare Solmera Coast beachfront estate in Batangas, with the company completing the structu…
BMI hikes bank lending growth forecast for Philippines
BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has raised its forecast for bank lending growth in the Philippines this year but warned that higher borrowing costs and sluggish economic activity c…
Cebu gears up for tourist influx
The province of Cebu is reaping gains from its intensified tourism promotions and stronger international connectivity as tourist arrivals grew double digits in eight months this ye…
Beyond protection: How insurance powers economic growth
For many Filipinos, insurance is seen primarily as protection for difficult moments: an illness, an accident, the loss of a breadwinner or damage caused by a natural disaster.…
Asian port congestion seen lasting until 2027
Congestion at major Asian container ports could take months to ease, with weather disruptions and operational bottlenecks tying up ships, squeezing capacity and driving freight rat…
Padcal output unhampered by workers’ strike – Philex
Philex Mining Corp. said mining operations at its Padcal mine remain unrestricted despite an ongoing workers’ strike.…
STI marks 50th year as listed company
STI Education Systems Holdings Inc., owner of one of the country’s largest networks of private schools, has marked a historic milestone with its 50th year as a publicly liste…
Nearly 200 Jollibee Group stores switch to clean power
The Jollibee Group has tapped First Gen Corp. to power its 189 company-owned fast-food stores in the Philippines with geothermal energy.…
KFC expands senior crew program
KFC Philippines continues to champion inclusive employment as its Senior Crew Program expands to more than 200 KFC stores nationwide, creating more opportunities for qualified seni…
NHMFC marks securitization milestone with RMBS issuance
The National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. marked another milestone in Philippine housing finance with the signing of the NHMFC Bonds 8th Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities&…
ASEAN integration on food security pushed
The Philippines is pushing for deeper integration with its Southeast Asian neighbors to strengthen food security and expand market linkages.…
Philippines keen on including nuclear in energy mix
The Philippines is seriously considering including nuclear energy in its energy mix as it strives to lure investments in data centers and other industries that can increase the pow…
A way forward for micro taxpayers
For many small business owners, keeping up with tax compliance can be challenging. Beyond the demands of running a business, unresolved tax obligations may accumulate over time, wi…
Golden TW eyes 2nd hotel, luxury villas in Boracay
Golden TW Realty and Development Corp. is eyeing a branded hotel and luxury villas as part of a long-term expansion of its 23-hectare property in Boracay, following an initial inve…
MVP, RSA close P2.19 billion Meralco deal
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has secured another piece of Manila Electric Co., completing a P2.19-billion share purchase from Ramon Ang’s San Miguel Group out of his own pocke…
GCash parent cashes in on oversubscribed IPO
The maiden offering of Mynt Inc., the parent company of e-wallet giant GCash, has recorded strong demand across brokerage firms as the offer period for what would be the country&rs…
‘Good products come from good thinking’
A reader asked me on a Facebook chat: “Who is better – an individual genius who gives ideas worth millions or an army of problem-solvers giving their two-cents worth?&r…
Bargain hunting props up stocks
The local stock market kicked off the week on a positive note as investors continued to take advantage of relatively cheaper valuations.…
PAGCOR: Nearly 40K gamblers volunteer for self exclusion
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. has approved nearly 40,000 requests from gamblers seeking to bar themselves from betting, as the regulator intensifies its campaign t…
Philippines among hotspots of scam operations
The Philippines has become one of the hotspots for scam operations in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN Foundation executive director Piti Srisangnam said.…
Wider AI use could lift Philippine productivity, growth — World Bank
THE PHILIPPINES could reap greater productivity gains from the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom by encouraging more businesses to adopt the technology and expanding into hi…
Aboitiz InfraCapital eyes more investments in airports, digital infrastructure
ABOITIZ InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) is eyeing more investments in transportation, water and digital infrastructure as it sees opportunities for growth despite geopolitical tensions cl…
VP Sara’s lawyers dispute P817.9-M unexplained wealth claim during trial
LAWYERS for Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday challenged a financial analyst’s finding that she and her husband had accumulated P817.87 million in unexplained wealt…
House OKs P7.2-T budget amid criticism of spending changes
THE HOUSE of Representatives on Monday approved the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, sending it to the……
Diesel prices to fall P3.01 per liter; gasoline, kerosene to rise — DoE
DIESEL PRICES will fall by P3.01 per liter on Tuesday as measures to ease global supply shortages bring……
PCG drives off 5 boats near Loaita Island
THE PHILIPPINE Coast Guard (PCG) drove away five unauthorized foreign fishing vessels from waters surrounding Loaita Island (Kota……
Marcos touts PHL tech, infra in SG
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. pitched the Philippines’ technology, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors to global business leaders……
House OKs child online safety bill
THE HOUSE of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill that would ban children……
PHL keeps eyes on Riyadh situation
THERE is no deployment ban yet for Saudi Arabia, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday said,……
LTFRB denies 2 motorcycle taxi bids
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has rejected the accreditation bids of two motorcycle taxi platform……
DICT confirms Aguda’s resignation
THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has confirmed the resignation of Henry Rhoel R. Aguda as……
BI coordinating release of ex-FNI chair Joseph Sy
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is coordinating with law enforcement agencies to implement a Supreme Court……
Online budget processing system rollout begins in Nov.
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will begin implementing a centralized online system for government agencies to……
VP says admin considers her a threat
VICE-PRESIDENT (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday called President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s remark on alleged Chinese funding “concerning,”……
Rep. Duterte denies cash claims in affidavit
DAVAO City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Z. Duterte on Monday submitted a sworn statement to the National Bureau of……
OVP to launch El Niño info campaign
THE Office of the Vice-President (OVP) will roll out an information drive to educate the public on the……
Senators back P5,000 monthly allowance for gov’t workers
A SENATOR on Monday backed the P3,000 increase of a monthly allowance to relieve rising costs of living……
Dimasalang bridge to reopen ahead of ‘Undas’
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is expected to reopen the northbound lane of Dimasalang Bridge……
Lawmakers flag shortage in guidance counselors
LAWMAKERS on Monday raised concerns over the shortage of guidance counselors in public schools, as the Department of……
Ombudsman to create dedicated anti-graft channel for investors
THE Philippines’ anti-graft chief said on Monday that his office will set up a dedicated reporting channel allowing……
NIA deploys 5 solar-powered pumps to rescue drought-hit farms in Cagayan
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — Five mobile solar-powered irrigation pumps have been deployed in Cagayan province to help save……
SSS serves notices to over 400 delinquent employers
THE SOCIAL Security System (SSS) served notices to 419 delinquent employers with contribution delinquencies amounting to more than……
Meralco customers to receive P2.64-B refund — ERC
THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a P2.64-billion refund for customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), covering……
Airline fuel surcharge eases to Level 16, remains elevated
THE CIVIL Aeronautics Board (CAB) has set the passenger fuel surcharge at Level 16 for Oct. 16-31, down……
DMCI Homes tops off five buildings at Solmera Coast estate
CONSUNJI-LED property developer DMCI Homes has topped off the five buildings at its Solmera Beach Park Resort in……