Finance Secretary Ralph Recto says they are studying the possibility of enacting General Tax Amnesty and Online Gambling Tax laws. DOF PHOTO

DOF pushes for general tax amnesty, online gambling tax laws

FINANCE Secretary Ralph Recto has said the Department of Finance (DOF) is currently looking at the possibility of implementing a General Tax Amnesty program...
The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines says there is now a total of 1.7 million employees in the Information Technology and Business Process Management sector in the country.

DOLE issues pay rules for August holidays

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday, August 11, reminded employers of the proper compensation for workers reporting for duty on Ninoy...
Gilberto Fonseca Guimarães de Moura, Ambassador of Brazil to the Philippines, says they expect the “regionalization” agreement between Brazil and Philippines to take effect in a month. Under the deal, import bans will be imposed only on specific areas or zones with ongoing animal disease outbreaks. PHOTO BY JORDEENE B. LAGARE

Brazil, Philippines ironing out deal on animal products to avoid trade disruption

THE “regionalization” agreement between Brasilia and Manila is expected to be signed soon, with both governments now in the final stages of ironing out...
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 orders ‘declassification’ of common shares

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all listed companies to discontinue the classification of common shares, which was previously imposed to monitor...
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BCDA posts 64% jump in investors as of end-July

APPROVED investments under the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) rose 63.82 percent to P53.5 billion on an annual basis in end-July, boosting economic...

Fuel price cuts of up to P1.50/liter set this week

THE motoring public will get a small break from successive fuel price hikes this week as oil companies are set to roll back pump...

DTI warns unlicensed service firms of crackdown

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is cracking the whip on service-related enterprises, saying they should comply with accreditation and licensing requirements to...
A private company employee was the lone bettor who won the MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot worth P21,538,656. His ticket’s winning combination was 44-30-12-24-06-35.

Longtime lotto player claims P21.5-M MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot

A NEW millionaire, who has been consistently betting on the same number combination since college, has finally hit the jackpot, claiming the P21,538,656 MegaLotto...
From left to right: Jonalyn K. Lim | Senior Leasing Manager, Engr. Gilbert A. Domingo | SM Iloilo Mall Manager, Dra. Liza Abaño - Robles | President of Manila Hearing Aid, Arch Fleur De Liz E. Laud | SM Iloilo Tenant Relations Manager, Former Councilor Jay Treñas | Executive Assistant of Mayor Raisa Treñas - Chu

Now Hearing Iloilo: Manila Hearing Aid Opens More Doors In Western Visayas

Manila Hearing Aid, the pioneering leader in Philippine hearing healthcare, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest clinic located on the Lower Ground...

TAGA-BINANGONAN NANALO NG P200,000 SA SCRATCHIT: “BUY LANG PO NANG BUY!”

Kapit lang talaga, mga suki! Isang mananahi mula sa Binangonan ang hindi inaasahang bonggang-bongga manalo P200,000 sa GoBananas ng Scratchit noong Hulyo 15,2025. Si Marimelle...