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‘There is room to increase excise tax on sin products’

Researchers have determined there remains room to increase the tax on alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes, vape and heated tobacco products. 

Trade deficit widens to $4.17B in Oct as exports fall at double-digit pace

The trade deficit widened in October to USD4.17 billion as the value of exports fell more sharply compared to the decline in the value of the country’s imports.

IMF’s Gopinath says economic fragmentation could cut global GDP by 7%

The International Monetary Fund's No. 2 official on Monday warned that fragmentation in the global economy and clear shifts in underlying bilateral trade could trigger a "new Cold War" given the conflict in Ukraine and U.S.-China tensions.

Exporters stand to gain USD49-billion estimated untapped export revenue under catch-up plan

The export sector has yet to exploit an untapped revenue source estimated at some USD49 billion for a number of reasons, chief among them the sector's inability to diversify, among other critical factors.

DA hands over P400M worth of farm machinery in Nueva Ecija

The Philippine Center for Post-harvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), an adjunct of the Department of Agriculture, has turned over P398.5 million worth of agricultural machinery to the province of Nueva Ecija. 

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PEZA investments double to P216.5B in eight months

Investment approvals by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority more than doubled in the first eight months of 2026, putting the agency within reach of its P300-billion full-year target with four months remaining.

KairoTech, Packworks launch sari-sari retail media network

KairoTech and Packworks are developing a retail media network built around the Philippines’ ubiquitous sari-sari stores, creating a potential new advertising channel that links digital campaigns with consumer activity in local communities.

Converge backs Cebu MSMEs in TikTok Shop expansion

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is extending digital support to Cebu entrepreneurs as government and industry partners seek to help micro, small, and medium enterprises turn social commerce into a sustainable growth channel.

SEC warns public vs fake Facebook pages impersonating Just Smile Lending Corp.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent Facebook pages falsely claiming to represent Just Smile Lending Corp., highlighting heightened regulatory vigilance to protect consumers and legitimate businesses.

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