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Property
PSAC proposes tax shift, affordable housing to stem real estate slowdown
The Private Sector Advisory Council Infrastructure Sector, or PSAC-Infra, has laid out key recommendations to manage rising property costs, expand access to affordable housing, and protect jobs and investments as the real estate sector grapples with higher expenses for construction and financing. The proposals were presented during a special meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacañang on September 22, alongside updates on artificial intelligence and investment policies.
Economy
BIR tax refunds double to boost business
The Bureau of Internal Revenue unleashed P23.67 billion in tax refunds between January and September 2026—a staggering 90 percent surge from last year's P12.42 billion. This massive cash injection throws a critical lifeline to Philippine enterprises battling crushing energy costs and soaring operating expenses.
Travel & Tourism
SMX mixes business and appetite in regional culinary push
Forget boring conference chicken and rubbery convention sandwiches. SMX is officially putting the flavor back in the meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) sector, proving that business deals go down a whole lot smoother when paired with authentic local eats.
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