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Business groups push sustainable PhilHealth funding

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The Philippines' transition to upper middle-income country (UMIC) status is sharpening calls for a financially stronger PhilHealth, with leading business groups urging the government to secure the long-term sustainability of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to safeguard universal healthcare and support economic growth.

PCCI warns NCR wage hike May lift prices, cut jobs

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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) warned that the newly approved minimum wage increase in Metro Manila could fuel inflation, squeeze exporters and eventually dampen employment as businesses grapple with rising labor costs.

Business group cheers BIR shift toward simpler taxes

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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) believes the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) may finally be turning a page on one of the private sector's longest-running frustrations: a tax system often seen as costly to comply with and difficult to navigate.

PCCI warns NAIA cargo delays threaten electronics competitiveness

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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has sounded the alarm over worsening cargo congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), warning that prolonged delays could undermine the competitiveness of the country’s largest export industry.

Governance noise may stall investments, business leader warns

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Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Ferdinand Ferrer warned that political distractions and uncertainty could slow investment inflows into the Philippines, saying stability and adherence to the rule of law remain critical to sustaining investor confidence.
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OceanaGold sets aside P768.43M for Didipio mine rehabilitation and decommissioning

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OceanaGold Philippines Inc. (OGPI) has allocated P768.43 million under its Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Plan (FMRDP) for the Didipio gold and copper mine that spans Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino provinces. In a statement released Sunday, the listed mining firm confirmed that P551.4 million has already been placed in a trust fund. The company said the fund will keep growing in line with required annual contributions as it moves forward with rehabilitation and closure preparations while the mine remains active.

ERC approves provisional FIT-All rate hike to P0.3359 Per kWh

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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has granted the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) provisional authority to collect a higher Feed-in Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) rate starting this month. The rate will rise to P0.3359 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from the existing P0.2011 per kWh, marking an increase of P0.1348 per kWh. This adjustment covers the approved working capital allowance (WCA) rate update.

Meralco backs ERC-ordered P9.5B consumer refund program

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Listed Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor and better known as Meralco, on Sunday said it will immediately comply with the Energy Regulatory Commission's (ERC) directive to refund about P9.5 billion to customers, backing the government's push to deliver quicker and more transparent electricity bill relief.

PCCI says power bill relief must lead to deeper energy reforms

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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said the government's plan to scrap systems loss charges and the value-added tax (VAT) on electricity bills should serve as a springboard for broader reforms aimed at lowering power costs and improving the country's investment competitiveness.

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