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PHAP pushes wider access to innovative medicines

The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines is calling for stronger healthcare financing, expanded PhilHealth coverage and closer…

17 October 20262 MIN READ

Lemon Square’s 150th store milestone is made sweeter by a warm welcome from its communities and supporters as festivities of the day featured a commemorative cake to mark the event.

Lemon Square opens 150th store in Batangas

Lemon Square celebrates a major milestone with the opening of its 150th store at The Outlets at LIMA Estate in Batangas, enhancing Big E Food Corporation's…

17 October 20262 MIN READ

Richard Heydarian, Global Columnist of Nikkei Asian Review, speaks during the discussion on proposed measures to address excessive sugar consumption and non-communicable diseases.

Stakeholders seek balanced approach to sugar tax hike

Stakeholders urge the government to adopt an evidence-based approach to the proposed sugar tax hike, highlighting its potential impact on consumer prices,…

17 October 20262 MIN READ

AT a dialogue on Frontier Innovations and Economic Security held on 15 October 2026, at Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila, ECCP members and government representatives discussed investment opportunities in artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors and green technology, as well as the need for reliable energy, infrastructure, financing and consistent policies to attract investments.

ECCP urges investment push in AI, semiconductors

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) urged stronger government-industry collaboration to attract investments in artificial intelligence,…

17 October 20262 MIN READ

FORMER country chairman of the Shell Companies in the Philippines (2003 to 2016), Edgar O. Chua, has served as chairman of the Makati Business Club of the Philippines, one of the most prominent non-profit business groups in the country.

MBC calls for stronger business-gov’t collaboration

Makati Business Club Chair Edgar O. Chua urged business leaders, government and civil society to work together on national priorities during the MBC’s 45th…

17 October 20261 MIN READ

THE Malampaya Onshore Gas Plant in Tabangao, Batangas City, has marked 25 years without a recordable safety incident involving harm to people or a significant process safety incident, underscoring its longstanding commitment to safe operations.

Malampaya marks 25 years of Goal Zero safety

The Malampaya Onshore Gas Plant in Batangas City has achieved 25 years without a recordable safety incident involving harm to people or a significant process…

17 October 20262 MIN READ

MBC calls for stronger business-gov't collaboration

Makati Business Club Chair Edgar O. Chua calls for stronger collaboration between businesses, government, and civil society to address national priorities,…

16 October 20262 MIN READ

Taway reappointed APECO chief for second term

Gil G. Taway IV secures a second term as APECO chief, aiming to transform Aurora into a strategic economic gateway with faster investment conversion,…

16 October 20262 MIN READ

DA seeks wider tollway support for agricultural truck rebates

The Department of Agriculture is seeking to expand toll rebates for agricultural trucks as fuel costs rise, while MPTC has reinstated discounts through…

16 October 20262 MIN READ

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue’s full-year target for 2026 amounts to a total of P3.41 trillion; so far, from January to September, or over a nine-month period, the agency has collected about P2.465 trillion in revenues leaving about P945 billion still to be gathered in the fourth quarter.

BIR collections jump 10.93% to P203.58B in September

The BIR reported P203.581 billion in gross revenue collections in September 2026, a 10.93 percent annual increase, citing taxpayer assistance programs,…

16 October 20261 MIN READ