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BIR, biz groups sign pact to hold talks on tax issuances

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has partnered with several industry and professional organizations to create a working group that will conduct regular dialogue...

SMC: NMIA not a reclamation project

The New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project, set to be the country’s largest international airport with four runways, is being built not on reclaimed...

PAL readies $3.4 billion in brand new aircraft acquisition program

Transport/Comms Philippine Airlines (PAL) is prepared to spend $3.2 billion to acquire nine brand-new aircraft. This developed in the wake of a 194 percent increase...

PNB posts P9.7B net income in the first six months

The Philippine National Bank posted net profit of P9.7 billion in the first six months this year on the back of sustained growth in...

Finance chief thumbs down higher tax rates for billionaires, prefers consumption tax

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno flatly rejected the suggestion of a youth representative at the House of Representatives for the imposition of higher tax rates...

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Meralco holds animal welfare event for anniversary

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) marked its 123rd founding anniversary by hosting an animal welfare event aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership, public health, and safer communities.

Biofuels pushed as buffer vs oil supply risks

Stakeholders in the local biofuels industry are urging the government to maximize the use of locally produced biofuels to help protect the country from possible fuel supply disruptions caused by the continuing conflict in the Middle East.

DA-FTI assures sufficient P20 rice supply, urges responsible purchasing

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) on Friday urged Filipinos not to abuse the government’s subsidized rice program, warning that unusually large crowds at distribution sites are creating the false impression of a supply shortage.

Salceda sees crude oil above $80/barrel, volatility easing

Crude oil prices are likely to remain above USD80 per barrel in the coming weeks, but the era of massive pump price surges may already be fading, according to economist and former Albay congressman Joey Salceda.
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