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.…
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…
Warner Brothers board seek rejection of Paramount take over bid; Board still backs Netflix deal
The board of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) on Wednesday recommended that shareholders reject Paramount’s acquisition offer and instead support the…
Visa still sees growth of consumer spending during holidays
A Visa Philippines official expressed optimism over the continued growth of Filipinos’ spending levels during the Christmas season, citing an…
Philippines to roll out $170-million geothermal de-risking facility in 2026
Power sector companies looking to explore geothermal energy in the Philippines will be able to access a $170-million de-risking facility…
Asia Pacific growth forecast to be steady in 2026; According to Mastercard Economics Institute
Asia Pacific’s economic growth is expected to remain broadly stable in 2026, even as the global economy adjusts to tariff…