
Capital goes where it’s welcome — our neighbors
Global companies do not invest on sentiment or simply because Pinoys speak good English. They invest where they find cheap and reliable power, fast approvals,…
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Global companies do not invest on sentiment or simply because Pinoys speak good English. They invest where they find cheap and reliable power, fast approvals,…
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Civic groups launched yesterday a coalition called “Dapat Isa Lang Movement” to push a genuine Anti-Political Dynasty law, bypassing Congress through a…
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Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has introduced legislation to overhaul the Philippine sugar industry, targeting systemic issues such as…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed a criminal complaint Thursday with the Department of Justice against Lobelle Commodities Corp. for allegedly evading…
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL — Northern Mindanao is strengthening its agriculture sector and regional economy through initiatives centered on innovation, youth engagement,…
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There are many Franco Mabantas I know — some of them within arm’s length: loud, proud and hollow.
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For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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... But Proposals regarding VAT on electricity are under the DOE; what the agency could do, instead, is provide technical input on the potential impact of such…
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The local government of San Jose del Monte aims to restore reliable water service to all households within one year after taking over utility operations…
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Singapore-based Velox Networks is accelerating its push into the Philippine market, banking on regulatory reforms and what it sees as a structural gap in how…
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EPIRA did not bring about genuine market reform. And amendments are long overdue.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent visits to various provinces underscored a deliberate push to localize governance and accelerate the delivery of public…
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Suspending excise taxes on petroleum products would be felt most immediately by low-income households, according to Emmanuel Leyco, president and chief…
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The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) reported that it has secured more than P20 billion in investment commitments in 2025,…
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Calls for the government to act to lower prices — either by suspending or removing the fuel taxes — and to fire the officials who imposed those burdens on…
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House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy pledged Friday to prioritize legislative measures aimed at raising the national minimum wage and ending precarious employment…
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Access is not just about entry; it is about participation. Real inclusion means being able to speak, understand, and be heard.
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Senior Citizens Partylist Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes on Wednesday expressed support for a Senate initiative to review taxes embedded in electricity bills, saying the…
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