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    DOF lauds SC decision affirming constitutionality of TRAIN law

    The Department of Finance (DOF) welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court affirming the constitutionality of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act amid petitions claiming the measure to be “anti-poor” and unlawful.

    Court convicts owner of unregistered money changer

    The Regional Trial Court of Mandaluyong City has convicted the owner and operator of Zhenrihada Money Changing Services for violating central bank regulations.

    BPI saves P105M as SEC lowers penalty

    Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) saved almost P105 million in penalties as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lowered its fine for its failure to secure regulatory confirmation for its stock purchase and option plan.

    On the BNPP, after the US and China, now comes South Korea

    A South Korean firm has offered to revive the mothballed Bataan nuclear power plant (BNPP), an offer coming on the heels of those offered earlier by the US and China, according to the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI).

    Israel sanguine on local partner prospect in Palawan oil and gas project

    The Israeli firm Ratio Petroleum operating Service Contract (SC) 76 in the East-Palawan Basin is hopeful of finding a local partner in exploring the resource area.

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    Gov’t to pursue asset freezing in flood control corruption cases

    Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Friday announced that he will meet with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) next week to discuss the freezing and eventual seizure of assets belonging to individuals allegedly involved in corruption tied to the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control projects.

    Filipino shoppers redefining value in 2025–Milieu Insight

    Filipino consumers are shifting priorities in the e-commerce space, placing greater weight on service, transparency, and trust—beyond just low prices.

    Japan warm to PH investment drive

    Japanese investors gave a strong vote of confidence in the Marcos Jr. administration’s economic agenda during the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) held in Osaka, which drew over 280 investors and guests.

    SSS taps BDO to manage balanced fund mandate

    BBDO Unibank, Inc. has been appointed as the trustee for the Social Security System’s (SSS) Balanced Fund mandate, marking a significant step in the agency’s efforts to safeguard and grow pension funds for Filipino workers and retirees.
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