US set to increase tariffs on Chinese chips
The US government has signaled a tougher long-term stance on China’s semiconductor industry, announcing on Tuesday that tariffs on Chinese…
Marcos to sign 2026 budget in first week of January
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to sign the proposed 2026 national budget in the first week of January,…
DOE terminates 84 renewable contracts
The Department of Energy (DOE) has terminated 84 renewable energy service contracts this 2025 after developers failed to implement their…
Govt budget deficit up 7.38% in end-November
The government’s budget gap rose 7.38 percent on an annual basis in end-November 2025 as growth of spending surpassed tax…
SEC revises rules for beneficial ownership declaration
In a bid to improve the accuracy and timeliness of corporate beneficial ownership (BO) disclosures, the Securities and Exchange Commission…
DTI extends e-commerce PH trustmark to December 2026
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has extended the voluntary registration period for the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark until Dec.…
Gold prices exceed $4,400 per ounce
Supported by economic data pointing to additional interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in the world’s largest economy,…
Special Economic Zones seen as key growth drivers
The Marcos administration is positioning newly declared Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as key drivers of economic growth, with Malacañang saying…
Three major investors to create new US TikTok joint venture
TikTok has reached agreements with three major investors—Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX—to create a new TikTok US joint venture, allowing…
Additional power charges seen attracting more industry players
The additional charges to be collected from power consumers starting January 2026 may appear burdensome, but an official of the…