BIR releases rules governing registration seal display
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it has made mandatory the display of a Registration Seal by digital businesses and online service providers.
The...
PCC, ERC discuss changes to green energy auction price setting
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) are studying changes to the auction transparency rules for the Green Energy Auction...
Aurora ecozone makes pitch for manufacturing, defense locators
THE Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) said it is looking to bring in manufacturing, agro-processing, and defense-related locators to its Cagisuran...
Employers see limited ability to raise wages during energy emergency
EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION of the Philippines (ECOP) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Jr. said that businesses are in no position to raise wages during the ongoing crisis.
“I...
Metro Manila retail price growth nears 3-year high in March
Retail price growth of general goods in the National Capital Region (NCR) climbed to its fastest pace in almost three years in March driven...
ASEAN to ratify petroleum security deal, Philippine minister says
MANILA — ASEAN is pushing forward the ratification of a framework agreement on petroleum security, the Philippine trade minister said on Thursday.
“APSA, or the...
Senate hears DA request for P68-billion farm aid package
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is seeking P68 billion in additional funding for fertilizer and fuel assistance to farmers and fisherfolk due...
Laurel warns rice could hit P62 per kilo by September in new funding request
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday that rice prices could rise to P62 per kilogram by September if additional funding requests for...
Visitor arrival target maintained at 6.7 million despite Middle East war
THE Department of Tourism (DoT) said it is maintaining its visitor arrival target of nearly seven million this year, even in the face of...
DEPDev unveils AI governance framework
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) has the potential to significantly boost the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economies, but preparedness for the transition to the...
BPO workers file P1,200 NCR wage petition
A WORKERS’ ASSOCIATION representing business process outsourcing (BPO) employees filed a petition on Wednesday seeking a P1,200 minimum wage for the National Capital Region...
PHL inflation could peak at 6.5% in July, average 6% for 2026, economist says
INFLATION could peak at 6.5% in July and bring the 2026 average to 6% due to the energy crisis, amplified by base effects, an...