Speaker wants task force vs profiteers, hoarders amid rice price rise

SPEAKER Martin Romualdez said the House of Representatives will go after hoarders and profiteers amid continued rise in rice prices, while a congressman said...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has updated the list of value added tax-exempt medicines to include those for cancer. ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

BIR exempts more cancer, diabetes, mental illness medicines from VAT

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has exempted 16 more medicines for cancer, diabetes, and mental illness from value-added tax (VAT). Under Revenue Memorandum Circular...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reminded the public not to click links in SMS messages even if they appear to be coming from the bank, e-money provider, or financial institution. GLOBE TELECOM PHOTO

BSP warns public against text hijacking

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warned the public against text hijacking, a method to deliver smishing attacks wherein fraudsters use named SMS Sender...
Pakistan has expressed its interest in forging a partnership with the Philippines on rice importation. INQUIRER PHOTO/GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

PH eyes deal with India, Pakistan on rice imports

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is in the middle of negotiations with both Pakistan and India to provide a stable supply of 2 million...
The Department of Energy says more yellow and red alerts are expected in the coming weeks, as the country has already exceeded its forecasted demand given the prevailing heat levels due to the El Niño. Photo shows linemen repairing a power cable. BUSINESS MIRROR FILE PHOTO

ERC orders power distributors to refund ‘reset fee’

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered power distribution utilities to refund the so-called regulatory reset fee that they have been charging consumers since...

‘Paano tuluyang ma-eexpand ang benefits ng PhilHealth kung ni piso ay walang ibibigay na...

The recent decision by Congress to allocate a "zero budget" next year for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has sparked widespread public outrage,...

Absolut Vodka & SPRITE Ready-To-Drink Alcoholic Cocktail Makes Its Exciting Debut in the Philippines

Manila, PHILIPPINES — 9 December 2024— No plan? No problem, as Absolut Vodka & SPRITE transforms the Philippines pulling off for the ultimate, unplanned...
The Philippines is expected to purchase 2.65 million tons (in milk equivalent) in 2024, according to United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. GETTY IMAGES

PH dairy imports seen rising 14% in 2024

THE volume of the country’s dairy imports is expected to climb by around 14 percent this year, driven by higher consumer spending and demand...

Tinta Print Media Conference 2024 – Shaping the Future of Media and Creativity

Manila, November 25, 2024 – Held at the prestigious Manila Hotel, the Tinta Print Media Conference 2024, organized by the United Print Media Group...
Pag-IBIG Fund formalized its partnership with the Office of Transportation Cooperatives last 10 December 2024, to expand financial and housing opportunities for transport workers across the country. Present at the ceremonial signing were (L-R) Rizal Transportation Cooperatives Chairperson Arcadio Inso, Pag-IBIG Fund Deputy CEO Alexander Aguilar, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Jesus Ferdinand Ortega, Office of Transportation Cooperatives Chairperson Reymundo DJ. De Guzman Jr., and National Federation of Transport Cooperatives Chairperson Misael Melinas. Through this collaboration, Pag-IBIG Fund and the Office of Transportation Cooperatives aim to help transport workers register with Pag-IBIG, build secure savings for their future, and achieve their dreams of homeownership through accessible and affordable home financing. This partnership serves as a testament to Pag-IBIG Fund’s commitment to uplifting the lives of Filipino workers, perfectly embodying its 44th Anniversary theme, Isang Pag-IBIG: Kasama sa Pagtupad ng Pangarap.

Pag-IBIG, Office of Transportation Cooperatives signs MOA

PAG-IBIG Fund formalized its partnership with the Office of Transportation Cooperatives on Dec. 10, 2024, to expand financial and housing opportunities for transport workers...