A guide to navigating software licenses in light of recent tax developments

By Adriel Joshua Zaki Sim
Software is a cornerstone of modern business innovation and efficiency. From streamlining operations to enhancing the customer experience, it enables organizations to scale, adapt,...

99-year lease bicam report approved

THE SENATE and the House of Representatives approved a bicameral conference committee report late Monday on a measure extending the maximum land lease periods for foreigners.

Farm goods trade deficit tops $859M in April

THE agricultural goods trade deficit widened 12% year on year in April to $859.04 million, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. Agricultural exports in April...

JICA to inventory potential large-scale hydro resources

THE Department of Energy (DoE) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have entered into a three-year partnership to identify and assess potential large-scale...

Port electronic gates project allocated P1.35 billion — DBM

THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday said it disbursed nearly P1.35 billion for the multi-phase program to modernize electronic gates (e-gates)...

Aboitiz unit LIMA Infra enlisted as investment promotion partner

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has tapped LIMA Infrastructure, Inc. as its investment promotion partner to assist in attracting locators. In a statement on...

Low-GI rice seed project to rise on 50-hectare site

THE GOVERNMENT and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) hope to designate a 50-hectare site to produce seed for rice with characteristics like a...

BPOs expect EBET law to help address skills issues

THE Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) law, as well as expanded internships, will help the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry address...

Electronics industry projects exports at $46B this year

THE Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) is expecting exports to be level with the totals achieved in 2023, even...

Peso needs to be ‘more competitive’ — ANZ

THE PHILIPPINES should move to make the peso more competitive now that inflation has receded, giving monetary authorities room to maneuver, ANZ Research said. “We...

Airline growth seen driven by decline in fuel prices

THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects strong growth in the airline industry, particularly in Asia, driven by falling jet fuel prices and the...

Restrictions imposed on movement of sugar planting materials in Negros Island

THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Monday said it will control the entry of planting materials into Negros Island in response to an infestation...