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 PCCI hails new BIR rules, relief for MSMEs

 The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has welcomed the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) new streamlined business closure rules, calling them a...

DA launches unified framework to boost agricultural cooperatives, food security

The Department of Agriculture (DA), together with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), has launched a joint policy framework to strengthen support for agricultural cooperatives nationwide.

TAFT stakes P10B on Batangas manufacturing surge

Singapore-based Total Advanced Future Technology Pte Ltd (TAFT) is investing more on the Philippines, unveiling a P10-billion expansion in Batangas aimed at making the region a key hub for advanced, climate-resilient building technologies. 

GMA Network rises to No. 13 in  global digital ranking

GMA Network climbed 11 spots to rank 13th in the Tubular Worldwide Leadership Ranking for April 2026, up from 24th place previously. Its digital content earned a total of 11.18 billion views across major platforms: 5 billion on Instagram, 3.06 billion on Facebook, 2.40 billion on TikTok, and 719 million on YouTube.

PNB declares ₱1.10 special dividend on top of 20% regular dividend payout

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) announced Friday that its board of directors has approved the declaration of a special cash dividend of ₱1.10 per common share, representing approximately 7% percent of its 2025 net income.

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Digital responsibility: The new frontier of Filipino freedom

The internet has become an essential part of daily life for Filipinos, shaping how people connect, learn, earn, and engage with society. But greater digital reliance also brings growing risks: misinformation, scams, identity theft, and fraud that put all users, especially the most vulnerable, in danger. On Independence Day, the meaning of freedom is being redefined for the connected era — it is no longer just about access, but about having the confidence to go online without fear of harm or exploitation.

Chinabank wins global award for innovative tax solution

China Banking Corp. announced Thursday it has received the Excellence in Innovation in the Philippines 2026 award from Global Banking and Finance Review, recognizing its Easy Tax Filing and Payment Solution.

McDonald’s Philippines rolls out 10,000 meals for earthquake-hit Southern Mindanao

McDonald’s Philippines has activated its Kindness Kitchen program to provide no less than 10,000 hot meals to communities severely affected by the recent earthquake in Southern Mindanao. Working hand-in-hand with local government units, the company aims to deliver nourishing food to families in impacted areas as part of its immediate relief efforts.

Concrete jungle gets a bamboo reality check

Bamboo has long enjoyed a near-mythical reputation in construction circles.
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