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Overseas Filipino remittances falling the past 20 years
The remittances of some two million overseas Filipinos have steadily declined since its peak more than 20 years ago, based on data obtained from the World Bank.
Bill amending CREATE law seeks to reinstate cross border doctrine
A legislative bill seeking to amend the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act and revise its value-added tax (VAT) provisions has been approved at the House committee level.
More provinces attain higher yields thru RCEF seeds
Rice farmers in Aurora and Bohol have increased their average yields by 1 ton per hectare or more through the high-quality seeds they received...
Philippines prices maiden Sukuk bond, opens Islamic market to local firms
The Philippines attracted strong investor interest for its maiden Sukuk bond offer, allowing one of Asia’s most active sovereign borrower to price the debt paper at a lower profit rate.
ECOP rejects PhilHealth contribution hike
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) is strongly opposed to the planned increase next year of the premium contribution to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), saying the state health insurer needs to improve its services first.
