Port infra seen holding back PHL cruise industry ambitions
THE quality of port and terminal infrastructure is the main challenge to Philippine plans to become a major cruise destination, a tourism official said.
“Unfortunately,...
CREATE MORE makes PHL market more predictable for investors — DTI
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Tuesday that the amendments to the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Law...
Fraud rate in PHL online forums, dating sites estimated at 18%, exceeding global average
ONLINE COMMUNITIES in the Philippines had a fraud rate of 18% in the first half, significantly higher than the 11.5% global average, according to...
UE Warriors shoot for UAAP final four against lowly ADMU
A HISTORIC final four ticket is up for the taking.
Didal makes triumphant comeback at Red Bull Buenos Aires Conquest
FILIPINO skater and Red Bull athlete Margielyn “Margie” Didal has made a triumphant return to the international skateboarding scene, skating her way to first...
SMB and Meralco host separate foes at East Asia Super League
PBA CHAMPS San Miguel Beer and Meralco aim to bounce back as they host separate rivals in the East Asia Super League’s “Clash of Champions Manila” double-header on Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena.
‘Blinders on’ but be prepared: In 2016, Fed took note of Trump’s plans
WASHINGTON — Within weeks of Donald Trump’s 2016 election, U.S. Federal Reserve policy makers began mulling the impact of expected tax cuts and tariffs...
Vatican unveils AI services for St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of Jubilee
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican launched on Monday new artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled services for St. Peter’s Basilica, allowing virtual access to its Renaissance-era architectural...
Japan’s political lynchpin Tamaki aims to unleash Yellen-inspired economic boom
TOKYO — Yuichiro Tamaki, the leader of a small opposition party now able to wield outsized political influence, had long puzzled over how best...
FDI net inflows decline in August
NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Philippines slid in August mainly due to a sharp decline in investments in debt instruments, data from the central bank showed.
Marcos signs CREATE MORE into law to lure more investments
THE PHILIPPINE government expects to forego P5.9 billion in tax revenue in the next four years from a new law that expands fiscal incentives and lowers corporate income tax (CIT) on certain foreign enterprises.
Recto: No more global bond issuances this year
THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (NG) is unlikely to offer more offshore bonds this year, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said.