BIR to collect income tax on foreign workers starting July
MANILA – The Philippine government will start collecting
taxes from foreign workers who have previously failed to pay their obligations,
the Department of Finance (DOF) said...
New local tax rules released, includes professionals
MANILA – Business permits for professionals such as doctors
will be free under new regulations released by the Department of Finance in
response to taxpayers' complaints,...
People support tax reforms if they feel benefits – DOF chief
MANILA – Finance secretary Carlos Dominguez said he is
optimistic about the passage of the remaining tax reform measures because of
the support of lawmakers and...
Ramon Ang denies backing bet in House Speaker race
MANILA – San Miguel Corp president Ramon Ang on Monday
denied claims he was backing any contender for speaker of the House of
Representatives.
Taguig representative...
PH ‘good ship’ facing ‘high waves,’ Dominguez on US-China trade spat
MANILA – The Philippines' domestic-driven economy will help
it weather the fallout from the US-China trade war, the head of President
Rodrigo Duterte's economic team said...
Lopez : PH can be ‘major player’ in AI jobs
MANILA – The Philippines can be a "major player"
in the utilization of artificial intelligence, backed by a young work force
that can meet employers' demands,...
Another oil price hike looms today
MANILA – Several oil companies are increasing their pump
prices on today, Tuesday, in line with developments in the international
market.
Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and PTT Philippines...
Asian markets surge on Trump-Xi breakthrough
HONG KONG – Asian markets surged Monday after Donald Trump
and Xi Jinping agreed to restart trade talks, reviving hopes of an end to their
tariffs...
PH manufacturing sector improves to 4-month high in June
MANILA – The Philippine manufacturing sector posted slight
gains in June, results of the monthly survey conducted by IHS Markit for Nikkei
Inc. showed, to mark...
‘Performance-based, time-bound’ tax breaks to stay, says Trade chief
MANILA – Corporate tax incentives will continue on a
"performance-based and time-bound basis," Trade secretary Ramon Lopez
said Monday, as the government pushed for the second...