DTI pushes taxes, automation to boost garments industry
The Department of Trade and Industry is lining up tax relief and automation incentives to keep Philippine garment exporters competitive as costs rise and regional rivals move faster.
PH–UAE CEPA open Middle East gateway
Business groups welcomed the signing of the Philippines–United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), calling it a strategic milestone that broadens trade reach, strengthens investment flows, and opens new pathways for exporters and small businesses.
Meralco, PNP shut down illegal meter sales in Manila
Meralco and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have shut down an illegal electric meter selling operation in Sta. Cruz, Manila as part of efforts to stop electricity theft.
New cold storage hub promises relief for Bicol farmers
PILI, Camarines Sur — A P500-million cold storage facility being built in Pili is close to opening and is expected to help farmers and...
Trust-based reforms reverse revenue slowdown, lift BIR collections past ₱3.1 trillion
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) closed 2025 with a strong year-end recovery that pushed full-year collections beyond ₱3 trillion, reversing a mid-year slowdown and reinforcing confidence in its shift toward a trust-based tax system.
