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Long haul foreign investments seen rounding 2024 as net inflows of $9.5 billion

Foreign direct investments (FDI), the kind that stays invested for the long haul and generates employment for Filipinos, is seen aggregating USD 500 million this year...

Metro Manila daily minimum wage increases by P35 on July 17

The daily minimum wage in Metro Manila for private sector workers will increase by P35 starting July 17, a salary adjustment that will directly impact 988,243 minimum wage earners and may also affect around 1.7 million employees paid higher salaries.

Fitch Group unit BMI cites EO 62 adverse impact on global rice price

Think tank and Fitch Group unit BMI said the Manila decision reducing the tariff on imported rice could help push the price of the staple higher in global markets.

Government budget deficit widened in May to P174.9 billion on higher spending

The national government recorded a wider budget deficit of P174.9 billion in May as the 22 percent increase in spending outpaced the 15 percent growth in revenue.

BDO’s Nestor V. Tan headlines BANCNET board directors

The shareholders of electronic banking consortium BancNet have elected new directors to its board during their annual meeting held 18 June 2024.

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Motorcycle taxi riders seek law for protection

Motorcycle taxi riders are welcoming short-term government financial assistance as fuel prices climb, but industry leaders say lasting protection will only come through legislation that secures their livelihoods.

BIR reform push shows early gains, gaps

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is beginning to show early results from its five-pillar reform program, Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza told members of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) during a high-level dialogue held with Deloitte Philippines at Dusit Thani Manila.

Free parking offered for LRT-2 passengers starting April 27

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that free parking will be available for passengers of the LRT-2 at Santolan Station beginning April 27, 2026.

Filipino-Australian soldier proud to Serve in PH during Balikatan 2026

A Filipino-Australian soldier taking part in Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Palawan shared his pride in returning to the Philippines while serving with the Australian Defence Force.

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