BIR establishes dedicated service counters for RBEs
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it established dedicated service counters to streamline tax filing and payment by registered business enterprises (RBEs).
“We are...
Hog, poultry production up in Q4; cattle down
LIVESTOCK production was mixed in the fourth quarter of 2025, with hog, chicken, and chicken egg output growing on a seasonally adjusted basis and...
FPI says steel industry also under pressure from imports
THE Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said key domestic producers are facing competitive pressures which merit government intervention, following the safeguard measures imposed on...
Maharlika sees 1st half closing for some agri investment deals
THE Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) is hoping to close investment deals with agricultural companies within the first half, saying the prospective recipients of its...
Flawed registry causing farmers to miss out on government aid, Senate finds
REFORMS are needed to ensure that intended beneficiaries do not miss out on government aid due to gaps in the Registry System for Basic...
DBM backs regional councils’ authority to approve projects proposed for 2027 budget
GOVERNMENT agencies proposing projects for the 2027 budget will be required to obtain approval from Regional Development Councils (RDCs), the Department of Budget and...
PPP being considered for España Busway
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it is considering tapping the private sector for the planned busway along España Boulevard and is evaluating the...
Higher crop insurance budget tapped for expanded coverage
THE Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) will expand services to more farmers and increase payouts for claims involving staple crops to take advantage of...
BGC planners seeking fix for road congestion issues
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said the update of the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) master plan will help address challenges like road...
Forward contracts under study to minimize volatility in electricity bills
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it is exploring the use of forward contracts that will allow power distributors to lock in prices of...
CITEM-assisted exhibitors generate over $740M in sales leads in 2025
TRADE SHOW exhibitors from the Philippines generated $740.748 million in export sales leads, according to the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM).
“This...
Updates on BIR audit reforms
By Aaron Paul A. Santos
The suspension of audit and field operations following the issuance of Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 1072025 on Nov. 24 marked a deliberate pause...