Taxing mobility’s future
By Marvin Tort
The market is now moving towards EVs faster than anyone predicted, driven not by environmental conviction but by a national emergency caused by the...
HONOR launches latest smart tablet Pad X8b
HONOR Philippines on Tuesday launched its latest generation of its smart tablet series, the HONOR Pad X8b.
The tablet’s price starts at just P9,999 and...
Rising subsidies and the danger of debt explosion
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
These are recent reports about rising subsidies — which can be dangerous to both short- and long-term fiscal discipline and consolidation — as reported...
AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks
ANTHROPIC’S MYTHOS, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model the company and cybersecurity experts warn could supercharge complex cyberattacks, poses significant challenges to the banking...
House eyes May 4 vote to scrap VAT on fuel amid Executive resistance
THE House of Representatives is targeting a May 4 vote on a proposal to remove the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products, as lawmakers...
Marcos pushes oil-sharing, stockpiling to curb shocks
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday called for the immediate activation of a regional oil-sharing mechanism and joint stockpiling initiatives, warning that Asia’s exposure to supply disruptions could prolong inflation and slow growth without stronger coordination.
VP Sara rejects impeachment hearing claims, defends academic record
VICE-PRESIDENT (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio on Wednesday rejected allegations raised at a House of Representatives Justice Committee hearing, defending her academic record and dismissing claims...
Shares rebound on optimism over US-Iran talks
PHILIPPINE STOCKS rebounded on Wednesday on optimism over a possible resolution to the Middle East conflict and as investors picked up bargains after the...
BIR March collections top P198 billion, up 11.87%
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said gross collections hit P198.755 billion in March, up 11.87% from a year earlier.
“Our March 2026 collection performance...
Maharlika says talks ongoing for petroleum storage project
THE MAHARLIKA Investment Corp. (MIC) said it is in talks with the government to finance a fuel storage facility, and is working to provide working capital to fuel importers to address their ability to maintain adequate inventory.
Distribution starts for P10 billion in cash aid for farmers, fisherfolk
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will start distributing this week a P10-billion cash assistance package for farmers and fisherfolk, citing the need...
DLSU one win away from UAAP S88 women’s volleyball sweep
ONE win away from a ticket straight to the championship stage.