The Philippine government’s openness to studying a four-day workweek for public offices is drawing cautious support from industry leaders, who say the idea warrants careful, evidence-based evaluation rather than a one-size-fits-all rollout.
Proposed global tax reforms under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) could bolster fiscal sustainability, but Philippine industry leaders are urging policymakers to tread carefully to avoid undercutting demand and competitiveness.
Alex Eala’s return to the WTA Tour lasted barely a night. The Filipino star, seeded 13th at the Wuhan Open despite slipping to No. 19 in the latest WTA rankings, fell to Chinese qualifier Shi Han, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, on Monday night at Dongfeng-Voyah Center Court.
Philippine tax technology startup Taxumo is expanding beyond freelancers and small businesses into the enterprise market, aiming to turn mandatory electronic invoicing into a growth engine that could eventually rival its tax-filing business.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pitching opportunities in healthcare, digital health, rehabilitation, and wellness resorts to foreign investors as the Philippines seeks to establish itself as a regional medical and wellness tourism hub.
Foreign direct investment inflows to the Philippines experienced a visible slowdown from January to July 2026, dropping to a net total of $4.1 billion compared to the levels recorded during the same period last year.