DOF, BOC start final wave distribution of unclaimed ‘balikbayan’ boxes
The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday, February 18, commenced the distribution of the first batch of the...
BIR expands digitalization; 85 percent of taxes now paid digitally
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it is focusing on its digitalization programs to streamline processes and improve tax compliance this year.
At the...
Bacolod tourist arrivals up 4.8%, P6.5-B tourism receipts in 2025
TOURIST arrivals in this highly urbanized city grew by 4.8 percent in 2025, generating P6.55 billion in tourism receipts, data from the City Tourism...
Retail prices of rice lower in early February, says PSA
THE AVERAGE retail price of rice decreased in early February, even as farm-gate prices for palay or unmilled rice steadily increased.
According to the Philippine...
Generic meds seen taking 54% of PH pharma sales by 2030
GENERIC medicines are projected to command more than half of the Philippines’ pharmaceutical market over the next four years, amid rising health-care costs that...
PH coffee industry revival eyed with creation of new office
THE COUNTRY will soon open an office dedicated to developing the coffee industry in a bid to revive the struggling sector, the Department of...
Infrastructure sector seen to regain bond mart sweet spot
THE INFRASTRUCTURE sector is poised to regain momentum in the bond market this year as public spending normalizes and borrowing costs remain stable, according...
PH aims to enhance business ease, expand investments with Korea
THE PHILIPPINE government seeks to improve the ease of doing business with Korean firms, the Office of the Executive Secretary said yesterday.
Executive Secretary...
DENR issues order for faster, fairer residential land titling
Residential land titling is now faster and fairer as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued updated rules that cut processing time,...
Imported onions to last only until harvest season – DA
THE COUNTRY'S stock of imported onions is only sufficient until harvest season begins, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
"As of 4:15 p.m. on February...