Ben Arnold de Vera

Trump's return won't halt US business push in Philippines

Not even the impending change in administration in the United States can stop American businessmen from expanding their presence in the Philippines amid rosier economic prospects here.

4Ps beneficiaries to enjoy sustained dole outs as World Bank extends Philippine loan

Beneficiaries of the poverty-alleviating Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) can expect to continue receiving their conditional cash grants as the World Bank has extended the validity of the Philippine government's $600-million (over P35-billion) loan for the country's flagship safety net.

Global investors looking for decarbonization, green infra projects in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian countries like the Philippines stand to benefit from greater interest among global investors looking to finance profitable and scalable decarbonization as well as "green" projects in the region.

APEC member economies see slower growth in 2025 and beyond

Regional growth across the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) would slow down next year and beyond amid intensified global challenges.

Big business looks forward to faster VAT refunds via CREATE MORE

Big business has welcomed the clearer investment rules plus enhanced fiscal perks under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act.