BIR Promises Faster Tax Transactions
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is set to initiate reforms designed to eliminate delays in tax dealings. In a meeting last July 27, BIR deputy commissioner Nelson Apse said …
Metro Retail to Expand in Negros Oriental
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. said it has signed a 25-year lease agreement with the local government of Bais, Negros Oriental for the use of a building which it plans …
Shell to Debut with Record-Breaking IPO
After a long delay in its anticipated public listing, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (Shell) is pushing through with its entry in the Phil Stock Exchange with what could probably the …
Cebu Pacific to Implement Fuel Management System for Aircrafts
As part of its plan to reduce fuel costs, low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has tapped the services of French software solutions provider OpenAirlines to monitor its fuel consumption patterns. Cebu …
President Duterte’s First SONA Ignites Positivity in Business
Last Monday, the country’s 16th President Rodrigo Roa Duterte graced the nation with his first ever State of the Nation Address (SONA) The business sector of the country welcomed his …
President Rodrigo Duterte Signs EO on Freedom of Information
Last Sunday, Presidential Communications Office Sec. Martin Andanar announced that President Duterte has signed the executive order (EO) on the Freedom of Information (FOI). President Duterte signed the rule two …
MSME Loans Up by 7.6% in 1st Quarter
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that loans extended to microfinance and small medium enterprises (MSMEs) went up by 7.6% compared to the same period last year. The data released …
Nationwide Bread Making Competition Promotes Philippine History and Culture
Filipinos are known for having a great variety of foods that have become part of its rich identity. From main dishes to delectable desserts, the list of gastronomic adventures in …
Jollibee Plans Expansion, Acquisitions in China
Prospects on trade with China among Filipino businessmen remain positive despite the ruling on the South China Sea dispute. Jollibee Food Corp. said that it is planning to add 20 …
Government WIlling to Support Telcos with Rural Infra Development
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) secretary Rodolfo Salalima said the government is considering the idea of building infrastructure in rural areas to incentivize telco companies to operate there. …