Economy
DTI sees strong demand for P4-B MSME fund
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque reported strong early demand for the government’s P4-billion financing program for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), signaling growing business confidence and urgent financing needs.
DocTax highlights clarity gap as tax deadline looms
As the April 15 filing deadline approaches, fintech firm OneCFO Group is drawing attention to a persistent hurdle among Filipino taxpayers: turning available tax information into clear, practical guidance.
Gov’t can fund initial crisis aid, needs backup
The Philippine government can bankroll its initial response to emerging global shocks using existing funds, but may need congressional support to include a special appropriation if pressures persist, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan told lawmakers on Monday.
Clark simplifies permits with auto-renewal reform rollout
Clark Development Corp. (CDC) has launched an automatic business permit renewal system for qualified locators, marking a major step in its drive to improve the ease of doing business in the Clark Freeport Zone.
Middle East tensions, El Niño cloud Philippine growth outlook
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the looming effects of El Niño are emerging as twin headwinds to Philippine growth, with remittances and inflation pressures forming a potentially volatile mix.
