Senate President eyes vape, wealth taxes to offset losses
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is looking to raise taxes on vaping products and develop a Philippine version of a wealth tax to offset revenue losses from a proposed repeal of the travel tax while supporting economic growth.
Gilas women rain 3s to end Mexico campaign
The women of Gilas Pilipinas brought a monsoon to Guadalajara, raining 3-pointers and shooting a torrential 70 percent from two-point range to beat Senegal, 79-75, and close their FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-qualifying tournament campaign with a victory.
Gatchalian backs Pax Silica as next big industry
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is backing the Philippines’ bid to secure the proposed Pax Silica high-technology manufacturing hub, calling the project a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to draw foreign direct investments, create jobs, and build the country’s next major growth engine after business process outsourcing.
Violent games are no simple school-shooting trigger
Every generation gets its villain. In 1979, it was Voltes V and other Japanese robot cartoons. Today, as the Philippines confronts fresh school shootings, the finger is pointing at Roblox.
MAP sees subdued Q4, eyes 2027 recovery
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) expects business conditions to remain subdued through the fourth quarter of 2026, with limited prospects for a consumer-led rebound before yearend, even as it sees a stronger recovery taking shape in 2027.
