AI adoption to mitigate impact of any slump in IT-BPM industry on broader...
THE information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate any impact of an industry slowdown on the...
Weak factory data seen boosting argument for further BSP easing
WEAK manufacturing sales growth in October is serving to fortify the case for further monetary policy easing because of the signals it is giving...
Breaking down LoA controversies: Lessons for businesses
By Nestine P Buisan
As 2025 draws to a close, taxpayers are looking forward to a stabler and more predictable tax audit environment following the Bureau of Internal...
NAIA operator sets July date for terminal reassignments
NEW NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), said terminal reassignments at the main gateway will be implemented...
Biz chambers call for power to be VAT-exempt
THE exemption of electricity from value-added tax (VAT) will help ease the burden on consumers and improve Philippine competitiveness, business groups said.
“Electricity is a...
Maharlika holds P71B in investable capital
MAHARLIKA Investment Corp. (MIC) said it holds about P71 billion in deployable capital for future investments, including potential stakes in companies preparing to go...
Deficit in agricultural trade narrows 15.1% in Oct. after rice import freeze
THE deficit in the agricultural goods trade narrowed 15.1% in October to $932.97 million, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The...
ASEAN chairmanship to help PHL make case for investment — BCCP
THE British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) said the ASEAN chairmanship and key reforms will help the Philippines amplify its case as a key...
Wholesale rice prices down, corn up in Nov.
WHOLESALE PRICES of rice posted sharp year-on-year declines in November, while corn prices inched up, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority...
Anti-corruption body needs full powers — business groups
TWENTY business groups called for the creation of a fully empowered anti-corruption body to deal with the multi-billion public works scam.
“Our country urgently needs...
BoI says Spain’s Grupo Enhol eyeing RE projects
A SPANISH energy firm is looking at the Philippines for renewable energy (RE) projects as it expands in the Asia-Pacific, the Board of Investments...
New LEDAC priorities highlight accountability, digitalization
THE Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said four measures approved by the Legislative‑Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) are focused on bringing about...