DPWH put on notice to improve spending
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has been asked to adopt catch-up measures after failing to meet spending targets for its key...
UK offshore wind industry ready to advise Philippines
THE UK is open to working closely with the Philippines in developing its offshore wind resources, noting the country’s many high-potential sites.
British Deputy Ambassador...
BIR: Incomplete VAT refund claims automatically deemed ‘high risk’
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will now automatically classify value-added tax (VAT) refund claims with incomplete information as “high risk,” subject to full...
PHL chicken production seen rising 3.8% in 2025
PHILIPPINE chicken production is expected to increase 3.8% to 1.63 million metric tons (MT) in 2025, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
In...
Irrigation project under study using canals to retain rainwater
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is studying the use of peripheral canals to retain rainwater for irrigation.
“What we will do is offset...
GOCC subsidies drop in August
BUDGETARY support for state-owned corporations fell sharply in August, the Bureau of the Treasury said.
Subsidies provided to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) dropped 51.93%...
Realizing transformation success through the human element
By Rossana A. Fajardo
Transformation is important for the enduring success of any organization. However, there has recently been a noticeable shift in its frequency and pace.
House considering overhaul of ERC charter in EPIRA reforms
THE House of Representatives energy committee is considering amendments that will expand the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) charter, including the introduction of benchmarking in...
Expanded air services to US eyed in upcoming aviation masterplan
THE Philippine aviation industry is looking to expand air links to the US in the upcoming aviation masterplan, the Department of Transportation (DoTr) said.
“We...
IT-BPM industry developing Asia, Australia, UK markets
THE information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry said it is receiving growing interest from potential clients in Asia, Australia, and the UK.
PHL touted as among largest potential e-commerce markets
THE PHILIPPINES could be one of the biggest markets for e-commerce due to its demographic makeup, an online shopping platform said.
On the sidelines of...
VAT on digital services law levels playing field for MSMEs, DTI says
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said newly signed legislation that will impose value-added tax (VAT) on foreign digital service providers will help...