Senior discounts expanded; industrialist Ito Carlos passes away
Discounts and tax exemptions given senior citizens and persons with disabilities are deductible business expenses. And more discounts are coming......»»
Much hope in Mindanao
Has the promise of a prosperous and peaceful Mindanao arrived? In the fast-moving and hyper-connected world, the Philippines still struggles in joining the economically prosperous nations.....»»
Embracing financial inclusion and financial health for national progress
In the heart of Southeast Asia, the Philippines is poised at a pivotal juncture, with the power to significantly reshape its economic landscape.....»»
Destabilizing
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister are confirmed killed in a helicopter crash. This event produces much political uncertainty......»»
Ing Pahiyas at Kasalpatayanan, 2024 (Pahiyas Festival and Faith, 2024)
Ing Pahiyas at Kasalpatayanan, 2024 (Pahiyas Festival and Faith, 2024).....»»
500 prisoners moved to Davao penal farm
The Bureau of Corrections has transferred 500 persons deprived of liberty from the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City to the Davao Prison and Penal Farm in Panabo, Davao del Norte......»»
BFP gets P2.88 billion to boost emergency response
The Department of Budget and Management has released P2.88 billion to strengthen and modernize the government’s emergency response to fires......»»
DOH warns public vs dengue
The Department of Health has warned the public against dengue-carrying mosquitoes amid rains caused by thunderstorms in Metro Manila and nearby areas......»»
Child rights defender to appeal conviction
The camp of child and women’s rights advocate Sally Ujano will appeal the ruling of a Taguig court, which found her guilty of the crime of rebellion......»»
‘More than 20,000 repeat pregnancies among teens’
The Commission on Population and Development is alarmed after recording more than 20,000 repeat pregnancies among adolescents......»»
Gasoline prices down, diesel up today
Local oil firms implemented mixed adjustments in petroleum prices today, with the prices of diesel and kerosene increasing, while that of gasoline declined......»»
DTI to intensify price monitoring amid anticipated La Niña
The Department of Trade and Industry is stepping up its price monitoring efforts in anticipation of the La Niña weather phenomenon......»»
Drug probe resource persons cited for lying
A Senate panel cited in contempt two of its resource persons for not telling the truth in the so-called Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency document leaks that allegedly link President Marcos and a veteran actress to illegal drugs......»»
Typhoon possible this May – PAGASA
Amid the continuing heat, a typhoon could enter the Philippine area of responsibility this May and could develop in Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday......»»
All systems go for the 136th Canton Fair
The 136th Canton Fair is slated for Oct. 15 to Nov. 4, 2024 at the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center in southern China’s Guangdong Province......»»
PPP Center endorses Megawide offer for EDSA busway
The Public-Private Partnership Center has endorsed the unsolicited proposal submitted by Megawide Construction Corp. to operate and maintain the exclusive lane for buses in EDSA......»»
Metro Retail posts lower profit in Q1
The company behind Metro Stores in the Philippines is ramping up online expansion and outlet upgrades for the remainder of 2024, as it tries to return to growth mode after its net income declined in the first quarter......»»
Ease of paying value-added tax?
“Doing business with the BIR and paying taxes has never been easier,” these were the words of Charlito Martin Mendoza, Undersecretary of the Revenue Operations Group of the Department of Finance, as he delivered the keynote message of the Secretary of Finance during the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act Roadshow for the NCR cluster......»»
BOI OKs Metro Pacific’s P2 billion dairy farm in Laguna
The Board of Investments has approved the application for registration of Metro Pacific Group’s P2 billion dairy farm and processing facility in Laguna......»»
Stand out from the crowd: Building a brand voice that connects
In a business landscape where diverse cultures intersect and consumer preferences evolve rapidly, the concept of brand voice stands as a crucial element in shaping consumer perceptions and fostering brand loyalty......»»