The Board of Investments (BOI) is considering whether coal mining and production should be added to the list of activities eligible for fiscal perks under the upcoming Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), a move that could benefit Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), the country’s largest coal producer.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) began releasing refunds under its Balik Ginhawa (Loan Moratorium Through Refund) program last Wednesday, with qualified members and pensioners now receiving the proceeds in their accounts.
Velox Networks, a Singapore-based cloud telephony provider, has announced its expansion into the Philippines, marking its third Southeast Asian market after Singapore and Malaysia.