Outgoing ERC chair suggests way to lower power rates
OUTGOING Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta said there is room for electricity rates to go down in the Philippines if the ongoing...
DOF eyes strengthening info campaign amid spread of fake news on CMEPA
THE Department of Finance (DOF) on Sunday said it is looking into amplifying its public information campaign following the spread of viral posts on...
The Grandest Trio of Taste, Travel, and Tomorrow Lands in Iloilo City
The heartbeat of the Visayas has grown louder with excitement as Iloilo City welcomes the return of the Iloilo Trio Show 2025, a multi-sensory,...
SEC gives registration, filing discounts to MSMEs
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is providing discounted rates on certain transactions to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
On July 17,...
DOF: 20% tax on interest income corrects ‘inequitable’ system
BANKS this month started to implement the uniform 20% final withholding tax (FWT) on interest income, regardless of the term or currency denomination, in...
All transmission lines in ‘Crising’-affected areas still normal
ALL transmission lines and facilities remained under normal operations as of 1 p.m. on Friday, July 18, amidst the impact of Tropical Storm “Crising”,...
Palawan Pawnshop’s Lipat Sangla: Get More Cash with Higher Appraisals & Lower Interest!
Palawan Pawnshop is giving Filipinos better options to unlock more value from their pawned items through its Lipat Sangla initiative, a practical solution for...
DA suspends issuance of clearance for mackerel, scad importation
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has suspended the issuance of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) for the importation of certain mackerel and torpedo...
50.4% of Filipinos benefit from financial inclusion
THE proportion of Filipinos with financial accounts slightly fell in 2024 compared with three years ago, the World Bank (WB) Group reported, highlighting the...
No more ‘Piso fare’ with NAIA privatization – groups
VARIOUS groups called for the cancelation of the privatization contract of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport with San Miguel Corporation, saying the deal was...