Saturday, 26 September 2026
1 day ago
Property CEOs join forces to seek tax breather as housing pressure builds
The country’s biggest property groups are closing ranks behind a push to delay new valuation rules, raising the pressure on the Marcos administration as developers grapple with higher costs, unsold units and a massive housing backlog.
3 days ago
Philippines sounds steel alarm: 70% of defense-grade supply is imported
The Philippines is pushing ASEAN to build a stronger regional steel supply chain as heavy reliance on imports leaves industries and even the military exposed to global disruptions.
10 Sep 2026
5:29PM
US deepens Subic push as Luzon corridor draws global backing
The United States is strengthening its foothold in Subic Bay by supporting the expansion of ship-repair capacity at one of the Philippines’ most strategic maritime hubs.
4 Sep 2026
8:31AM
Daily brownouts put Cebu’s economic growth at risk
CEBU CITY—Business and local leaders have raised alarm over Cebu’s daily rotational brownouts as the outages are not only disrupting businesses and households but also undermine the province’s reputation as an investment hub.
24 Aug 2026
5:30PM
Gov’t economic managers bring investment push to Mindanao
The Marcos administration is looking to Mindanao as a key driver of the country’s next phase of economic growth, with a push to attract more investments in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, manufacturing and other strategic sectors.
5 Aug 2026
10:22AM
INSIDER VIEW | Who’s afraid of Pax Silica?
By: Froilan Castelo
Pax Silica has stirred intense debate in recent weeks, culminating in the House of Representatives’ call for an investigation in aid of legislation into the Philippines’ participation in the US-led initiative.
4 Aug 2026
8:31AM
Foreign chambers back Marcos reforms but seek predictable taxes, cheaper power
The Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) urged President Marcos to prioritize the implementation of existing tax measures and ensure any new fiscal policies do not undermine competitiveness following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address.
27 Jul 2026
6:38PM
Marcos says Pax Silica hub to boost AI manufacturing, create quality jobs
The planned Pax Silica Industrial Hub aims to make the Philippines a bigger player in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing while creating quality jobs, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday.
27 Jul 2026
5:12PM
Marcos seeks income tax exemption for workers earning up to P350,000
During his State of the Nation Address on Monday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Congress to pass a tax relief package that would exempt workers earning up to P350,000 a year from income tax.
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