Hinigaran’s newly opened One Town, One Product (OTOP) store is the first local government unit-led hub in Negros Occidental. The store showcases the town’s best homegrown products. TUPAS ENGIEMAR/FACEBOOKPHOTO

NegOcc town showcases best products in newly opened OTOP store

BACOLOD City – The municipality of Hinigaran in Negros Occidental is showcasing its best homegrown products in the newly opened One Town, One Product...

Amended Investors Lease Act to boost employment opportunities

INVESTMENTS and employment opportunities in the agriculture and industry sectors, among others, are seen to be bolstered by the amended Investors’ Lease Act, which...

Taga-Calamba nanalo ng ₱200,000 sa Scratchit, idadagdag sa pambayad-utang at pondo sa kasal

Isang tubong Calamba na ngayo’y nangungupahan sa Sta. Rosa ang nakatsamba ng P200,000 mula sa GoBananas Scratchit noong Agosto 10, 2025. Ang maswerteng mananaya ay...
Isuzu Philippines Corporation President Mikio Tsukui and Southern Auto Mart and Trading Corporation President Marc Vincent Tiu led the unveiling of the newly refreshed Isuzu Bacolod dealership — now upgraded to reflect the brand’s Isuzu Outlet Standard design philosophy.

Isuzu inaugurates Bacolod IOS dealership

BACOLOD City – The Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), in partnership with Southern Auto Mart and Trading Corporation (SAMTC), inaugurated the newly refreshed Isuzu Bacolod...

New mining tax law targets P6.3-B revenue gain, stronger oversight

FINANCE Secretary Ralph Recto said the overhaul of the mining tax regime would safeguard the environment while turning the nation’s mineral wealth into a...
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan unveils MGEN’s new direction.

MGEN unveils refreshed identity to power a better tomorrow

MERALCO PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) has unveiled its refreshed corporate brand identity, marking a milestone in its 15-year journey as it positions itself for stronger...

PCSO strengthens healthcare support with billions in assistance; more patient transport vehicles for communities

MANILA — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday hosted the 2025 Charity Summit, underscoring the agency’s strong performance in delivering healthcare and...
Latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas show that the share of digital payments in total retail payment transactions in the country grew to 52.8 percent in 2023, from 42.1 percent in 2022. INQUIRER.NET/STOCK PHOTO

Philippines to keep digital VAT amid Trump tariff woes

FINANCE Secretary Ralph Recto said the Philippines would not exempt American technology giants from the 12 percent digital value-added tax (VAT) already in place,...
Higher electricity rates are expected this September following the increase in the prices of electricity traded at the spot market last month. Photo shows Meralco workers conducting maintenance operations. PHOTO COURTESY OF INQUIRER.NET

Spot electricity prices rise in August due to plant outages

CONSUMERS may face higher power bills this month, as the prices of electricity traded at the spot market in August increased by 15.3 percent...
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DOF weighs tax amnesty plan covering liabilities from 2007

THE Department of Finance (DOF) is considering a general tax amnesty that could wipe the slate clean on unpaid internal revenue and customs taxes...