The Clark Freeport Zone won as Asia's Leading Meetings and Conference Destination at the World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania Gala 2025. FILBUILD.COM PHOTO

PH wins 6 titles at 2025 World Travel Awards

PHILIPPINE tourism secured yet another huge win after clinching six titles at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala 2025. The country...
The Securities and Exchange Commission issues SEC Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2025, providing for the “Repeal of the Rules Allowing the Trading of ‘B’ Shares on the Regular Board and Requiring Buyers to Accept either ‘B’ or ‘A’ Certificates.”

SEC warns public vs firm posing as agri goods trader

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in a newly established business allegedly posing as a farm goods service...
“Innovation thrives when government, industry, academe, and communities work together,” says Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development. DEPDEV PHOTO

DEPDev expects rise of innovative biz ideas vis-a-vis innovation award

INNOVATION among businesses is expected to increase following the issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 99, which paved the way for the establishment of...
The bellwether PSEi gained 31.77 points or 0.39 percent to 8,129.93 at the closing bell. The broader All Shares increased by 22.05 points or 0.45 percent to 4,926.56. BUSINESS WORLD

PSEi closes Monday up, PHP finishes sideways vs USD

THE Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended Monday up, reversing its negative close at the end of last week, and the local currency ended...
Watsons employee volunteers join the International Coastal Clean-Up, showing their commitment to protecting the environment and promoting a cleaner, healthier planet.

Watsons Champions Volunteerism for People and Planet

Watsons Philippines continues to champion its mission of “Look Good, Do Good, Feel Great” as employees from different branches actively volunteer their time and...
Oil companies will hike by P0.30 per liter the price of gasoline while kerosene will be reduced by P0.20 per liter today, October 14, 2025. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Gasoline pump prices up, kerosene down today

FUEL retailers on Monday, October 13, announced mixed movement on pump prices of petroleum products, following seven straight weeks of hikes for both diesel...
The Revenue District Office 73 in San Jose, Antique set up “BIR on Wheels” during a job fair at Robinsons Mall Antique in September this year. Among the services made available were Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) inquiry, issuance of digital TIN card, and e-filing and e-payments. BIR RDO 73-SAN JOSE, ANTIQUE PHOTO

BIR-Antique exceeds collection target, rallies taxpayers’ support

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)– Antique exceeded its tax collection goal for the first semester of 2025, posting a surplus of ₱19.7 million...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says the overall balance of payments position is now expected to post a $6.9-billion deficit or 1.4% of the gross domestic product (GDP), wider than its initial forecast of $6.3 billion. PHOTO COURTESY OF INQUIRER.NET

BSP’s rate-cut run may stretch into 2026

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may keep its easing cycle alive well into next year, hoping to jolt an economy weighed down by...

LTO suspends ban on temporary plates

THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday, October 13, suspended the prohibition and penalties for the use of improvised and temporary vehicle plates, which...
The improvement in foreign direct investment inflows in July 2025 was traced to the positive demographic, strong domestic growth, and the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy Act. Photo shows container vans in Manila South Harbor. PNA PHOTO BY YANCY LIM

CREATE MORE Act helps boost FDIs to PH in July

AN ECONOMIST partly traced the strong foreign direct investments (FDI) inflows in July 2025 to the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to...