The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has lauded the signing of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises-Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act, saying it will boost investment and simplify tax administration. In a statement,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, November 14 cautioned that the passage into law of the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act may replicate policy mistakes that happened in the past especially in the energy sector. Sen. Risa Hontiveros explains why she voted no to...
"We give the world our best." This was First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos' remark as she called on the local film industry to rally behind a renewed vision of showcasing Filipino talent on the world stage. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (Liza Marcos/Facebook) First Lady Liza said this as she graced the...
Voting 14-3, the Senate approved on Monday, Nov. 11, Senate Bill No. 2793 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act on third and final reading. Sen. Pia S. Cayetano expresses gratitude to her colleagues who supported the passage of Senate Bill No. 2793 or the Philippine Natural Gas...
The bill seeking the full development of the Philippines’ natural gas industry was approved by the Senate on second reading on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Sen. Pia S. Cayetano stands firm to promote indigenous gas as she continues to defend Senate Bill No. 2793 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry...
The Philippines leads the Southeast Asian (SEA) region as the fastest-growing internet economy in Southeast Asia due to its growing domestic consumption, revitalized services sector, and higher remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) cited...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has recognized SM Investments Corporation and BDO Unibank Inc. as among this year’s “Country Movers,” to highlight their significant contributions to national development. Presented during the 50th Philippine Business Conference and Expo...
Cebu is fast becoming an emerging force in the Philippine cacao industry since its rich soil and warm climate are ideal for the cultivation of the cacao tree whose seeds are used to make chocolate. As the premier province of Central Visayas, Cebu is benefiting from the global and local demand for...
Philippine-assembled electronics—the country's top merchandise export—may be hurt by bigger Chinese production, the World Bank said. In an Oct. 31 report, the Washington-based multilateral lender cited that the Philippines' semiconductor exports shrank 13.8 percent year-on-year in...
(Center, upper row) Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. (Abalos Team) In a bid to attract more moviegoers, Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary...
Following the devastation caused by Typhoon Kristine, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented a price freeze on basic necessities in areas declared under a state of calamity. As of Tuesday, Oct. 22, the DTI said Albay province and Magpet Town in Cotabato are currently covered by...
From its inaugural park in Zamboanga City, Forest Lake Memorial Parks now serves Filipino families by providing “A Better Place” in 37 locations where they can honor and celebrate the lives and memories of their departed loved ones in a peaceful, comfortable, and family-friendly memorial park....
