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Retail Giant Approves Delisting
The Philippine Stock Exchange has officially authorized the voluntary corporate delisting of a major retail conglomerate, marking a significant shift in ownership structures and...
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Tax Evasion Cases Target Offshore
Regulatory agencies in the Philippines have escalated legal pressure against non-compliant offshore operators, filing multi-billion-peso tax evasion complaints to enforce strict...
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DOE Eases Rooftop Solar Red Tape
New energy circulars released by Philippine authorities eliminate burdensome red tape for own-use rooftop solar systems, accelerating clean power adoption for commercial...
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BIR Launches Strict Fuel Checks
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has initiated comprehensive multi-week enforcement operations across Luzon, inspecting numerous commercial gasoline stations to curb tax evasion and...
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Remote Work Boom Demands Skilling
Global talent firms indicate that the Philippines remains well-positioned to capitalize on borderless remote work trends, provided the nation rapidly addresses foundational...
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Streamlined Rules Boost Solar Growth
The Department of Energy has simplified administrative requirements for rooftop solar installations, making it significantly easier for households, small businesses, and medical...
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State Weighs Retail Treasury Bonds
The Philippine national government is closely monitoring domestic liquidity and global financial markets to determine the optimal timing for a new retail treasury bond issuance...
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Trust Assets Surge Across PH Banks
Assets held under management by trust units across Philippine banks registered significant year-on-year growth, reaching record heights as local financial institutions expand...
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Firms Embed ESG Amid Climate Risks
Philippine corporations are increasingly integrating environmental, social, and governance metrics into core operations as executives confront immediate physical climate risks and...
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International visitor arrivals rise
The Department of Tourism reported that international visitor arrivals reached approximately 3.7 million by July, buoyed by relaxed visa policies and growing connectivity from key...
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Globe expands data center investments
Globe Telecom is expanding its investments in data center infrastructure to accommodate surging enterprise demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital...
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Startup ecosystem shifts to execution
The Philippine startup ecosystem is prioritizing practical execution, sustainable business fundamentals, and capital efficiency as investors adopt a highly selective approach to...
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