GERMAN FIRMS operating in the Philippines are projecting improved business conditions, which will cause more of them to invest and hire more, the German-Philippine…
Economy
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PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed into law Thursday a priority bill seeking to boost apprenticeship programs and better align them with industry needs.…
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THE National Government’s (NG) debt as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) was 61.3% at the end of the third quarter, the Bureau…
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THE green energy auction (GEA) will likely proceed within the year even though the pricing mechanisms have yet to be issued. “Towards the end…
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THE Independent Electricity Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) said it hopes to launch full commercial operations by December for the renewable energy (RE) market…
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THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to continue cutting rates in the next few months, Finance Secretary and Monetary Board Member Ralph…
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PHILIPPINE pharmaceutical exports are expected to grow further, boosted by supportive regulation that will enhance quality, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said. “Improved regulatory standards…
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THE Department of Budget Development (DBM) said Thursday that the contingent fund and local government support fund have been placed on standby to support…
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THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it signed a partnership with the National Development Co. (NDC) to handle high-impact works in New…
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In 2021, I discussed under this column the new tax-free exchange (TFE) provisions under Section 40(C)(2) of the Tax Code as introduced in the…