BIR puts compliance first in nationwide tax crackdown
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) stepped up its nationwide tax enforcement campaign on June 30, but stressed that helping taxpayers comply remains its first priority, with business closures reserved as a last resort.
Factory recovery continues but confidence loses steam in June
Philippine manufacturing extended its recovery for a second straight month in June as stronger domestic demand lifted factory output and new orders, although businesses turned more cautious about the months ahead.
AUB charts AI-driven growth with stronger capital
Asia United Bank (AUB) is accelerating its digital transformation with artificial intelligence, expanded capital, and new financial services as it positions itself for sustained growth amid an economic environment expected to be shaped by inflation and currency volatility.
Office demand up but property firms stay cautious—Colliers
Return-to-office momentum is building across Metro Manila, but companies are still keeping a tight grip on expansion plans, tempering what could have been a stronger office market recovery, according to Colliers Philippines.
Tourism reforms needed now to hit 2028 goals
The Philippines must fix long-standing structural weaknesses in its tourism industry now or risk falling even further behind its Southeast Asian neighbors and missing its 2028 growth targets.
