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...
BoC shrugs off LPG tax freeze, says collections still on track
THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it remains on track to hit its targets for the year despite the suspension of excise taxes on...
Import ban on Taiwan pork products lifted
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it lifted its temporary ban on imports of live pigs and swine products from Taiwan, where the risk...
Food manufacturers see 95% of their products affected by ‘restrictive’ nutrient thresholds
FOOD MANUFACTURERS are urging the National Nutrition Council (NNC) to revisit proposed nutrient thresholds laid down in the new food classification system, warning that...
TIEZA 2025 investment proposals top P20 billion
THE TOURISM Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) said it received over P20 billion worth of investment commitments in 2025.
“I think we already have...
RMC No. 30‑2026: Crude reality, compliance relief
By Christian Grimaldo
April 15 is arguably one of the most anxiety‑inducing dates for both taxpayers and accountants in the compliance calendar, as it marks the regular...