Embrace Excellence in Refrigeration with Fujidenzo’s French-Door Refrigerator

In today’s modern home, gone are the days of having to compromise having a good-performing appliance that doesn’t look as appealing or a beautifully-designed...
Bureau of Internal Revenue commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. says all online merchants must be registered with the bureau regardless of size and earnings. ROMEO LUMAGUI JR./FACEBOOK PHOTO

Online shopping sites warned to follow tax order

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) warned online shopping platforms to follow the order on imposing withholding tax on online sellers and to only...
Universal Robina Corporation enters the cooking aid category with VegiGood!, a breading mix made with real carrots and malunggay.

URC breaks into meal preparation market with new breading mix

UNIVERSAL Robina Corp. (URC) is making its first foray into the meals preparation mega-category with a new breading mix that offers a better –...
The Department of Trade and Industry, Electronics Industries Association of the Philippines, Inc., and Semiconductors and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. encourage students to explore a career path in the electronics industry, noting a declining interest among students in taking engineering courses. MANNY PALMERO/ABS-CBNNEWS.COM FILE PHOTO

Young Pinoys urged to take electronics industry-related courses

AMID the declining number of enrollees in certain engineering courses, stakeholders in the semiconductor and electronics industry have urged young Filipinos to explore career...
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual (center) says that the agency’s Task Force Kalasag’s three separate raids across Valenzuela City, Bulacan and Cavite brought about P25.4 million in uncertified home appliances and consumer goods. DTI PHOTO

Beware of ‘uncertified appliances’, DTI warns

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warned consumers against the proliferation of uncertified and unregistered products in the market, notably those sold online. This...

Pag-IBIG Fund earns 12th ‘Unmodified Opinion’ from COA

THE Pag-IBIG Fund has received another ‘Unmodified Opinion’ from the Commission on Audit (COA) for the 12th consecutive year, top officials announced on Tuesday,...
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco leads the launch of the cruise visa waiver program in Pasay City on Tuesday, July 16. The program seeks to make entry into the country easier and seamless for visa-required foreigners vacationing aboard cruise ships. DOT PHOTO

PH launches ‘cruise visa waiver’ for foreign tourists

THE Philippine government on Tuesday, July 16, launched the “cruise visa waiver,” making entry into the country easier and seamless for visa-required foreigners vacationing...
Local products are being displayed at the SM Activity Center in SM City Iloilo on Jan. 18, 2021. The activity dubbed as Dinagyang Market Market aims to boost micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) affected by the coronavirus pandemic. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

Gov’t, private sector urged to patronize local products

GOVERNMENT agencies and the private sector should start prioritizing Filipino-made products and services during procurement, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on...
Electronic marketplace operators have begun imposing withholding tax against their sellers/merchants on Monday, July 15, 2024. According to the Bureau of Internal Revenue, whether a business is operated online or through physical stores, sellers and merchants have to pay taxes. GETTY PHOTO

Withholding tax on online sellers started July 15 – BIR

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) yesterday announced that its plan to subject merchants or sellers in online platforms under the withholding tax system...

PAGCOR: NET INCOME MORE THAN DOUBLES IN 1ST HALF TO PHP6.56-B

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today announced that its net income for the first half of 2024 has reached Php6.56 billion, up...