Water utilities win Bulacan property tax case
THE Court of Tax Appeals has issued a final resolution shielding Metro Manila’s water utilities from a Bulacan tax bill, ruling that the Municipality...
BIR to waive collection of smaller delinquent amounts
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it raised the threshold for writing off delinquent tax accounts, citing the need to save on administrative...
Canada admitted as LEC partner
THE LUZON Economic Corridor (LEC) has welcomed Canada as its new partner, the US Embassy in the Philippines said on Wednesday.
In a statement, the...
Sweden looking into more technical assistance for PHL after joining LEC
LUZON Economic Corridor (LEC) participant Sweden is ready to offer more technical aid to support Philippine priorities, after commissioning a separate P74-million feasibility study...
Import ban lifted on California poultry
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted a ban on poultry and poultry-products imports from the US state of California, after the easing of...
Seafood exporters post $514.8M in sales at Spanish trade show
PHILIPPINE SEAFOOD exporters generated $514.8 million in sales at the 32nd Seafood Expo Global (SEG 2026) in Barcelona, the Department of Agriculture said in...
Davao del Sur warehouse demand third-strongest in first quarter — PRIME
DAVAO DEL SUR was the third-largest market in terms of demand for warehouse space, according to property consultancy PRIME Philippines.
Demand in Davao del Sur...
RMC 38‑2026: The ‘blue check’ for online sellers
By Dorothy Jane Puguon
For the longest time, the digital marketplace in the Philippines felt a bit like the Wild West. You could buy a custom cake, hire...
Makati Business Club appoints first female executive director in Julia Abad
THE Makati Business Club (MBC) has announced the appointment of Julia Andrea R. Abad as executive director effective July 1.
She replaces Rafael “Apa” ASG...
PHL pitches nickel investors on need to diversify sourcing
THE PHILIPPINES is exploring new partnerships and pitching itself to potential investors as a nickel supplier that will help users diversify their supply chains, the...
ERC supports Meralco plan to reduce cost of generating power
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it supports Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) proposal to mitigate the expected surge in generation charges for the May...
ADB, Security Bank to offer SMEs supply-chain financing
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has entered a Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) with Security Bank Corp. to expand supply chain finance access for small-...