Hydro investment demand estimated at $3.9 trillion
THE PHILIPPINES will need around $3.9 trillion in investment to unlock the potential of its hydropower resources, according to the PhilHydro Association, Inc.
Speaking to...
House bill seeks to arrest ageing trend in farm workforce
A BILL seeking to inject more youth in the agricultural workforce was filed at the House of Representatives last month.
House Bill No. 5291 seeks...
SBMA makes bid for cruise lines to homeport vessels at Subic Bay
THE Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is looking into the possibility of building a new cruise terminal capable of accommodating ships that designate Subic...
Transforming tax with INFA-Net
By Jao Renzo L. Mercado, Teresa Rose D. Parcia, and Mikhaella Martina H. Puno
When Department of Finance (DoF) Undersecretary Charlito R. Mendoza — now the newly appointed Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner — took the stage at SGV’s 4th Tax Symposium, his keynote message expressed a clear call to action.
Balisacan: PHL underlying growth track remains at 6%
THE growth track for the Philippines remains at 6% over the medium term, the government’s chief economic planner said, noting steady investment, productivity and...
EU trade talks unaffected by corruption worries, PHL acted fast — ambassador
THE European Union (EU) does not expect the infrastructure corruption scandal to affect negotiations with the Philippines for a free trade agreement (FTA), noting that the government seems to be addressing the matter, the delegation of the EU to the Philippines said.
Exporters urged to verify their US tariff-exempt status
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said exporters need to consult with the US companies receiving their goods whether their shipments qualify for...
BPO workers urge legislators to pass law regulating industry safety, permanent employment, pay levels
SENATE BILL (SB) NO. 1493, or the proposed BPO Workers’ Welfare and Protection Act, represents the latest effort to ensure that industry employees are...
Double taxation fears raised if plastics tax added to EPR law
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) told legislators that the proposed single-use plastics tax needs to be harmonized with the Extended Producer...
PHL gains expanded access to EU earth observation data
THE Philippines and the European Union (EU) signed an agreement to boost connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) for earth observation, which will aid the...
ERC: Increasing commissioner roster may not expedite resolution of cases
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said that increasing the number of commissioners may not necessarily expedite decision-making process, but could worsen the gridlock at...
PHL rice output stagnant since 2017 but consumption rising — study
RICE production in the Philippines has largely stagnated since 2017, even as consumption continues to rise, leaving the country increasingly dependent on imports, according to a study by the Ateneo de Manila.