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Budget department wants government Procurement Act updated
The Department of Budget and Management unveiled on Tuesday a proposal to update the 20-year-old procurement law to help speed up government spending and bolster economic activity.
ERC formally asks Congress to suspend listing rule covering small RE players
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is asking lawmakers to consider suspending the mandatory listing of energy companies at the local bourse to encourage the entry of more renewable energy (RE) companies.
BOP deficit reverses to seven-month surplus of $2.21 billion
The Philippines in July this year continued to report far more foreign currency-denominated expenses than earnings although the shortfall, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said, has sharply diminished on both annual and monthly basis.
BIR issues new clarification on VAT zero rate for local purchases
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has added yet another clarification to earlier rules on value-added tax (VAT) zero-rate transactions on local purchases made by registered export enterprises or REEs granted VAT-zero rate incentives.
AXA Philippines bolsters volunteerism, puts spotlight on women-centric cause
AXA Philippines keeps the culture of volunteerism alive by advancing women’s protection and empowerment at the recent AXA Week for Good. The week-long engagement...
