Economy

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has increasingly underscored the importance of ensuring that all persons conducting business, particularly through digital platforms, are…

By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) said it expects to be committing “significant” funds next year to all…

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) said the…

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is pinning its hopes on a Philippines-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…

PHILIPPINE rice imports amounted to 2.72 million metric tons (MMT) as of late August, according to the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI). The…

THE Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) said it expects the retail industry’s contribution to the economy to grow by at least one percentage point…

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has imposed a fine of P3.5 million on the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) over its…

THE National Government’s (NG) gross borrowing rose 43% year on year in July as the budget deficit widened in recent months, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr)…

THE GOVERNMENT should encourage investment in schools by charging affordable tuition to improve access to education, a congressional think tank said. The Congressional…

IN BRIEF: • Companies can keep pace with rapid technological advancements by embracing digital transformation, upskilling employees to work with AI, and ensuring…