CCAP launches campaign to improve understanding of credit card terms
THE CREDIT CARD Association of the Philippines (CCAP) is launching an awareness campaign simplifying credit card terminologies to help improve financial literacy.
The campaign is...
Philippines tenders for up to 240,000 tons corn, traders say
HAMBURG — An importer group in the Philippines has issued an international tender to buy up to 240,000 metric tons of animal feed corn,...
To give credit where credit is due
By Raymart F. Cinco
“A gape” is an ancient Greek word usually defined as unconditional love, which is to give without expecting to receive anything in return. Despite...
PCCI backs removal of VAT on electricity sales
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. should push a bill that seeks to do away with the value-added tax (VAT) on electricity charges to help lower the cost of power, which is a major concern of investors, according to the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).
Japanese companies eyeing auction of MRT-3 O&M contract
SEVERAL Japanese companies are interested in participating in the auction for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3),...
BIR says Sukuk gains to be taxed according to contractual terms
TAX ON SUKUK or Islamic bonds will be determined based on how the gains or profits are specified in their contracts, the Bureau of...
Approved investment pledges under Marcos hit P2.73 trillion
INVESTMENT promotion agencies have approved P2.73 trillion worth of investment pledges in the first two years of the Marcos government, the Department of Trade...
DoT sees sustained growth in tourism sector
THE Department of Tourism (DoT) said it expects to sustain industry growth following last year’s performance, citing the administration’s prioritization of tourism.
“The President’s prioritization...
More business groups seeking swift passage of Konektadong Pinoy bill
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. should certify the Konektadong Pinoy bill as urgent to drive private sector and community investment in broadband infrastructure, according...
Gov’t told to advance reforms to support growth
THE Philippine government needs to implement additional fiscal, agricultural, and energy reforms to stimulate growth, according to some analysts.
GenAI: A gamechanger for lasting customer relationships
By Marnelli Eileen J. Fullon
Generative AI (GenAI) is more than a mere buzzword or fad; it’s an exciting new avenue that businesses are exploring to help reinvent customer experience (CX).
Right-of-way issues cause delays in infrastructure projects
Right-of-way (RoW) issues caused a delay in the progress of government infrastructure projects, InfraWatch PH Convenor Terry Ridon said to BusinessWorld.
“One of the reasons...