CTA orders BIR to refund Petron P389.5M in excise taxes
THE Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has ordered the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to refund Petron Corp. P389.49 million in excise taxes, in...
Genteelhome unveils unique pieces for Sibol Series
PAMPANGA-BASED furniture maker Genteelhome launched Sibol, the first series of the Burnt Collection, unveiling uniquely crafted bespoke wood pieces.
Founder Katrina Blanca de Leon told...
Previewed: BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 2 EV
BYD PHILIPPINES held its biggest exhibit to date at the recently concluded Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), saying it showcased its “vision for an...
Luxurious summer
RUSTAN’S gave a taste of its summer offerings at a fashion show at Rustan’s Makati on April 17 that unveiled their summer campaign, “Beneath...
DoTr reviews airline surcharges after Level 8 increase
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is reviewing airline fuel surcharges after regulators raised rates to Level 8 this month, as jet fuel prices remain...
Electrified BAIC B40e Trailmaster, P2.888M
BAIC PHILIPPINES introduced the BAIC B40e Trailmaster rEV at the recent MIAS, saying that the release signals a “bold new chapter in electrified off-road...
STT GDC signs 10-year RE deal with MPower
DATA CENTER operator ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines has entered into a 10-year renewable energy (RE) supply agreement with MPower, the...
T-bill, bond rates may be mixed as market awaits BSP decision
YIELDS on Treasury bill (T-bills) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds) to be auctioned off this week could be mixed as players look ahead to the...
900 more distribution sites planned for P20 rice program
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will expand the government’s P20-per-kilo subsidized rice program by opening about 900 additional selling sites, following a...
Political dynasties are an evil institution
By Nathan Gilbert Quimpo
Many studies by political scientists on political dynasties in the Philippines have shown the harmful effects that these dynasties have had on the country’s...
Peso may be range-bound as traders eye US-Iran negotiations, BSP meet
THE PESO could continue to move in a tight range against the dollar this week as markets continue to watch developments in the Middle...
Soybean meal imports expected to rise due to higher demand for feed
PHILIPPINE soybean meal imports will likely increase by 0.2% to 3.26 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year 2026-2027, driven by higher feed demand...