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As it marks its 31st year, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is turning to Congress to finally revisit and amend Republic Act (RA) 7916, the…
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As it marks its 31st year, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is turning to Congress to finally revisit and amend Republic Act (RA) 7916, the…
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. are eyeing the establishment of specialized pharmaceutical…
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A wealth tax of one to three percent, based on Ibon’s estimate, can generate P500 to P600 billion a year, if it covers 3,000 Filipino billionaires with total…
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Global mobility platform inDrive reported nearly 200 percent growth in Filipina drivers from 2024 to 2025, as more women enter ride-hailing and motorcycle…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that the country’s exports reached a record level in the first two months of 2026, the highest since 1991.
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The World Bank Group announced on Thursday (Friday, 27 March, Philippine time) that it will provide financial assistance to member countries — including the…
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The mining industry’s low contribution to the Philippines’ GDP highlights a sharp irony, given the country’s high ranking in global nickel, gold and copper…
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Regulators and business leaders are raising the stakes on corporate sustainability, warning that firms failing to embed environment, social, and governance…
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Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Tuesday the police force is ready to assist a newly formed national…
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Philippine and Japanese leaders and experts on Tuesday said deeper cooperation between the two nations is no longer optional but a “requirement” to safeguard…
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Malacañang has been steadfast in its pronouncement that there is no oil crisis in the Philippines. There is, however, a crisis committee.
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These projects are a mix of massive transport, flood control, and land reclamation designed to solidify its stature as a regional economic hub.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A coalition of support groups for Vice President Sara Duterte has unveiled a proposed roadmap for a 2028 presidential bid, coupled with a…
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The BIR said the performance reflects a 2.97 percent year-on-year increase, driven by intensified tax administration, stronger enforcement, and continued…
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Vietnam's prime minister left Sunday for an official visit to Russia during which the two nations will sign several agreements, including on oil and gas…
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The Philippines must treat standards as a core part of its economic strategy if it wants to achieve upper middle-income status, according to a new report by…
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The Philippines’ tourism sector could grow faster and more inclusively if long-standing infrastructure gaps are addressed, according to an analysis by the…
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Aimlessly wander long enough the borough and you realize the town unexpectedly rewards curiosity.
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