ARTA, DBM target faster government payments for contractors
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) are moving to streamline government payment processes, aiming to ease long-standing cash flow problems that have delayed infrastructure projects and strained contractors doing business with the state.
EastWest pushes employer-led PERA adoption for better retirement security
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) highlighted the key role of employers in improving Filipinos’ retirement readiness at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas-subsidized PERA@Work forum.
Inflation squeezes budgets but fails to crush Filipino optimism
Filipinos are keeping a hopeful outlook on their financial futures despite heavy pressure from inflation and rising living costs.
Palawan children to get better early learning support under new partnership program
More than 1,500 young children in El Nido will benefit from a new early education initiative called CENTEX Early Grades, launched through cooperation between the El Nido local government, DepEd Palawan, Palawan State University, and Ayala Foundation.
US safety rules raise compliance stakes for exporters
Philippine exporters shipping consumer goods to the US are being urged to tighten their compliance processes as new electronic product safety filing requirements take effect, raising the bar for companies seeking seamless access to one of the country's largest export markets.
