BIR, tech alliance tighten tax rules for online sellers
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is deepening its partnership with the Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation (ATIN) to boost tax compliance among online sellers, combining taxpayer education with tougher enforcement as the country's digital economy continues to expand.
Foreign chambers urge Marcos to keep reforms rolling
Foreign business groups are calling on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to keep economic competitiveness at the heart of his legislative agenda, arguing that the country's next wave of reforms will determine whether it can attract higher-value investments and secure a stronger foothold in regional supply chains.
Trust ratings aren’t get-out-of-jail cards
If trust ratings could acquit public officials, we might as well save everyone the trouble.
PAL expands long-haul fleet with deal for up to 14 Airbus A350-1000s
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken another major step in modernizing its fleet after signing a memorandum of understanding with Airbus at the Farnborough International Airshow to acquire up to 14 A350-1000 aircraft.
NBI chief: persons of interest in VP kill threat known
National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag told the Senate impeachment court that the agency has identified persons of interest in its investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte's statement that she had contracted a hitman to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. During cross-examination, the defense questioned Matibag's impartiality, citing his appointment by Marcos and his wife's role as a lawmaker who signed the impeachment complaint. Matibag also testified that an American law enforcer told him threats against the US president typically result in immediate arrest under American law.
