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BIR reform push shows early gains, gaps

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is beginning to show early results from its five-pillar reform program, Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza told members of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) during a high-level dialogue held with Deloitte Philippines at Dusit Thani Manila.

Free parking offered for LRT-2 passengers starting April 27

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that free parking will be available for passengers of the LRT-2 at Santolan Station beginning April 27, 2026.

Filipino-Australian soldier proud to Serve in PH during Balikatan 2026

A Filipino-Australian soldier taking part in Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Palawan shared his pride in returning to the Philippines while serving with the Australian Defence Force.

Air-conditioned lounge opens at LRT-1 Baclaran Station

Commuters using the LRT-1 can now enjoy a cooler waiting area, as Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has opened a new air-conditioned passenger lounge at the Baclaran Station (northbound).

Aboitiz unit starts upgrades at Bohol-Panglao Airport

Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) has begun initial reconfiguration works at Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) as part of a phased plan to improve operations and passenger experience.

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Gov’t weighs EV tariff extension, calibrated incentives

The government is weighing a longer extension of zero tariffs on electric vehicles but wants to recalibrate incentives so stronger EV demand eventually translates into local assembly, manufacturing investment, and a wider charging network.

PEZA eyes record investment haul on P200B pipeline

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is poised to exceed its investment registration target this year, with a roughly P200-billion pipeline of major projects potentially pushing approvals past its previous record.

RCBC wins two 2026 Philippine Quill Awards

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) won two honors at the 2026 Philippine Quill Awards for communication campaigns aimed at widening access to formal financial services and bringing digital banking closer to underserved Filipinos.

URC expands potato trials to lift farmer incomes

Potato farmers in Benguet are testing seven new varieties alongside the familiar Granola in a bid to raise productivity, widen planting options and strengthen the commercial viability of one of the Cordillera’s key vegetable crops.
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