The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) has extended until Jan. 31, 2023 the deadline for the transfer of registration of Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) firms from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to the Board of Investments (BOI). FIRB announced...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. revealed Monday, Jan. 9, that radical measures are needed to cleanse government agencies associated with the government's anti-illegal drug campaign of personnel who are suspected to be linked to...
Various stakeholders of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have endorsed to Malacanang Officer-in-charge (OIC) Deputy Director General Tereso O. Panga to stay on as leader of the agency that administers the country’s economic zones and their export-oriented locators. The endorsements...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo The registration of Subscriber Identity Module or SIM cards as prescribed under Republic Act No. 11934 has commenced, and the different public telecommunications entities (PTEs) have launched their respective online platforms where their subscribers must register in...
HP and the BPO industry The Philippines’ business process outsourcing (BPO) industry continues to thrive, even amidst a global pandemic. In 2021, the sector grew to $29 billion with 100,000 new jobs. Indeed, the BPO industry plays a key role in the country’s road to economic recovery. However,...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has vowed to work closely with the Philippines on efforts to maintain peace, particularly in the island region of Mindanao. At the sidelines of the 40th and 41st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits here, Bolkiah said that...
The Korean Embassy in Manila will be launching an online appointment system starting Wednesday, Sep. 14, that will allow those who want to go to South Korea to get a visa by booking a schedule online and without having to fall in line outside of the embassy. The Embassy will put up the website...
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri vowed on Wednesday, Aug. 24 the early passage of the proposed 2023 P5.288 trillion national budget of the Marcos administration. Zubiri said the speedy Senate committee hearings and the expected early passage of the proposed budget is anchored on the fact that...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Southeast Asian ministers Friday condemned the lack of progress on a crisis resolution plan for coup-hit Myanmar, demanding the junta take action before a regional summit later this year. Diplomats take part in the 23rd Asean Plus Three Foreign Ministers’ Meeting during...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos assured on Monday, July 4, that the renewed campaign against illegal drugs will follow due process and the rule of law. “This will be sustained in accordance with the oath I made as provided for in the...
The government of Norway has committed to support the peace process in the Bangsamoro region in the Philippines under President-elect Bongbong Marcos's term. Ambassador of Norway, Bjorn Jahnsen speaking to local media on June 15, 2022 (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) This was among the key...
The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) welcomed the decision of Concentrix, a major business process outsourcing (BPO) firm, to give up its tax perks in exchange for a continued hybrid work setup for its employees. Finance Assistant Secretary and FIRB Secretariat Juvy Danofrata said...
