Business & Economy
Secretary Go leads joint BIR-BOC destruction of seized illicit tobacco in Cebu
IN a major crackdown against illegal trade, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region No. 13–Central Visayas and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu destroyed a...
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Moro entrepreneurs in BARMM boost digital skills through PLDT and Smart partnership
TELECOM leaders PLDT and Smart have deepened their long-standing partnership with the Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (MTIT) to equip Moro entrepreneurs across...
Business & Economy
BIR collections top ₱2 trillion in first seven months, exceed target by ₱13.5 billion
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) collected more than ₱2 trillion in taxes from January to July 2026, exceeding its target for the period...
Business & Economy
Taiwan business delegation boosts industrial ties with the Philippines
A delegation of Taiwanese business leaders completed a five-day mission to the Philippines from July 27 to 31, 2026, aimed at bolstering trade ties,...
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Taguig opens youth trade bazaar to boost young entrepreneurs
THE Taguig City government and the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation have launched a youth trade bazaar to provide young entrepreneurs with an opportunity to...
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President Marcos enjoins 1,150 Ilocos Norte TESDA graduates to drive economic growth
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. urged 1,150 new graduates from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to leverage their newly acquired competencies...
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Lopez family feud paves way for Ramon Ang’s entry into conglomerate
BILLIONAIRE Ramon S. Ang has acquired a 25.7 percent stake in Lopez Inc., stepping into one of the country's most prominent family conglomerates following...
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Private sector key to solving PH flood crisis, says ex-PACC chief Belgica
HANDING over flood control projects to the private sector is the only effective way to address the Philippines’ chronic flooding crisis and curb rampant...
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House panel clears tax cuts for workers and micro-businesses
THE House Committee on Ways and Means approved key tax reform measures on Monday, raising personal income tax exemptions for workers and relieving microenterprises...
Business & Economy
Mindanao hits first red alert of 2026 as power strain ripples to Visayas
RISING electricity demand triggered the Mindanao grid’s first red alert of the year on Monday, August 10, disrupting regional power transfers and exacerbating an...
Business & Economy
San Miguel’s Ramon Ang secures ₱11.6-Billion Stake in Lopez Empire Holding Company
PHILIPPINE conglomerate leader Ramon S. Ang is expanding his influence across the country's business landscape by acquiring a 25.7 percent stake in Lopez Inc.,...
