SMX Convention Center is on a regional victory lap, giving the Philippines fresh bragging rights in the competitive Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) arena—and a timely boost to its business tourism narrative.
Getting married these days isn’t just about saying “I do.” It’s also saying yes to spreadsheets, supplier negotiations, and an accidental minor in macroeconomics—because love may be priceless, but weddings most certainly are not.
The government could forgo up to P43.6 billion in revenues if it suspends excise taxes on all fuel products for three months, a senior Finance official said, highlighting the fiscal trade-offs as authorities move to cushion consumers from elevated oil prices.
Metro Manila’s property market is turning cautious, with office leasing decisions slowing and condominium developers dialing back new launches as vacancies climb, according to Colliers Philippines.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday rolled out its P20 per kilo rice program in Makati City, serving about 750 beneficiaries during the launch attended by Mayor Nancy Binay and other local officials.