Electric cooperatives to get exemption from local taxes
ELECTRIC cooperatives that comply with the National Electrification Administration's (NEA) financial and operational standards will be exempted from taxes imposed by local government units,...
Creation of agri price index underway
A TECHNICAL working group was formed to establish the Daily Price Index (DPI), aiming to prevent economic sabotage and monitor prices of agricultural products...
PH debt slightly up in October
THE country's total outstanding debt slightly increased by 0.8 percent to P16.02 trillion as of end-October, data released by the Bureau of the Treasury...
BSP hints at more polymer banknotes
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it is now preparing to issue the First Philippine Polymer (FPP) Banknote Series, over two years after...
Lacking job security, Filipino call center workers face AI threat
MYLENE Cabalona has been taking calls for foreign companies from the Philippines since 2010, the same year when the country overtook India to become...
PAPARATING NA: Toyota Motor Philippines invites everyone to Next Generation Tamaraw Grand Launch
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is finally launching the much-awaited Next Generation Tamaraw on December 6 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City. The...
PH unlikely target of Trump’s planned tariff hikes – DTI exec
DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said Monday, Dec. 2, that the Philippines is unlikely to be targeted by the planned...
Resto owners want standard on half-cup rice servings
A GROUP of restaurant owners is backing a proposal for half-cup rice servings in canteens and restaurants but urged government to set standards on...
PH eyes Middle East outbound; seeks improved air connectivity
THE Philippines is eager to improve its air connectivity with the Middle East, continuing to see opportunities in the market despite the ongoing political...
P60 taxi flag-down rate may be too high – LTFRB chief
THE P60 flag-down rate being sought by taxi groups may already be too high, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairperson Teofilo Guadiz...