BIR Manila destroys 240,550 illicit vape products with P1.54B in estimated tax liability
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region No. 6 – City of Manila and Palawan destroyed 240,550 illicit vape products with an estimated tax liability of P1.539 billion on August 24, 2026, at the DIGAMA Waste Management Facility in Porac, Pampanga.
Philippine factories post strongest growth since 2016
Philippine manufacturing accelerated sharply in August, posting its strongest production growth in nearly a decade as stronger demand, recovering exports, and renewed hiring pointed to a broader industrial recovery.
BIR destroys P1.54-B illicit vape haul, expands crackdown
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) destroyed 240,550 illicit vape products with an estimated tax liability of P1.539 billion, underscoring the revenue at stake as authorities widen their crackdown from retail outlets to warehouses.
DPWH, NLEX study lasting fixes for San Simon floods
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and NLEX Corp. work on long-term engineering solutions to prevent severe flooding from repeatedly disrupting the North Luzon Expressway in San Simon, Pampanga.
FedEx veteran Garrick Thompson returns to Philippines
FedEx has appointed logistics veteran Garrick Thompson as its new managing director for the Philippines, bringing back an executive with nearly two decades of experience at the global courier and logistics company.
