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Manila likely missed growth goal averaging 6% in 2023 – Moody’s

The Philippines is seen to have missed its goal of boosting local output expansion averaging at least 6 percent in 2023, having grown at a slower rate of only 4.9 percent in the fourth quarter last year, analysts at Moody's Analytics said on Monday.

US economy brushes aside recession fearmongering with strong Q4 performance

The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter amid strong consumer spending, and shrugged off dire predictions of a recession after the Federal Reserve aggressively raised interest rates, with growth for the full year coming in at 2.5 percent.

Withholding tax on digital market operator, financial services provider now in effect – BIR

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has clarified Revenue Regulation 16-2023 which imposes a withholding tax on the gross remittance of electronic marketplace (e-marketplace) operators and digital financial services providers (DFSPs) to sellers/merchants.

Philippines Dec trade deficit narrows to USD4.01B as imports fall 

The Philippines’ trade deficit in December narrowed to USD4.01 billion from USD4.73 billion in November, as imports declined from the previous month at a faster clip than exports, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed Friday.

DOTr exercises regulatory forbearance and extends consolidation deadline another three months

For the nth time, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Thursday a final three-month extension for jeepney operators to consolidate under the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program. The extension is meant to boost the consolidation rate still higher to 85 percent in Metro Manila by the end of April. 

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DA allocates funds and launches programs to preserve Ifugao rice terraces

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping up efforts to protect the Ifugao Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from threats including climate change, aging infrastructure, and shifting farming practices. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led an assessment visit to Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces over the weekend to review conditions and consult with local farmers and officials.

SEC warns public vs unregistered investments and fake financial platforms

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an advisory alerting the public about two unauthorized investment entities.

DOTr, Cebu launch first local-led transport subsidy program

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Provincial Government of Cebu have teamed up to introduce the Tabang Pangbyahe Program — the country’s first service contracting initiative led by a local government unit.

NTC to collect nearly P3.8 billion in unpaid fees from NOW Telecom after Supreme Court ruling

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will proceed with the collection of around ₱3.8 billion in outstanding Supervision and Regulation Fees (SRF) from NOW Telecom Inc., following a final and executory Supreme Court ruling.

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