MSRP on import rice stays at P43/kilo for now
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5 percent broken imported rice will remain at P43 per kilo for now, while the government completes the procedure for a higher import tariff.
Human Settlements, BOI eye tax breaks for housing
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development is weighing a joint policy study with the Department of Trade and Industry’s Board of Investments to determine whether economic housing can be classified as corporate income tax-exempt mass housing under Batas Pambansa Bilang 220.
MMFF Gabi ng Parangal smashes ceilings, rewrites spotlight
If awards nights are meant to reflect the times, then the 2025 Gabi ng Parangal didn’t just hold up a mirror—it shattered it, swept the glass aside, and rewrote the reflection.
Layovers get legs: NAIA’s new transit tours
If your idea of an airport layover involves limp sandwiches and aggressive scrolling, the Philippines has a better plan.
Fast massages, smart money: Big Apple wins
Two decades ago, Big Apple Express Spa identified a market gap and moved with purpose. The concept was simple: deliver quality massage therapy, remove unnecessary frills, keep pricing accessible, and run the operation with disciplined efficiency. Since then, the express spa model has grown into more than a trend—it is flexing real commercial muscle.
