The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines has completed the widening of a section of the Dancalan-Candoni-Damutan Valley Road in Ilog, Negros Occidental. The 33.7 million …
Foreign Tourists Can Now Get VAT Refunds in the Philippines
The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) were signed by Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Deputy …
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Last year, I wrote about the proposed amendments under the CMEPA bill (the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act) based on the version passed by the House of Representatives (H.B. No. 9277). The …
This week in insurance: Philippines to expand coverage for OFWS, Allianz sells stake in 2 Indian units, Manulife Asia gets new CEO
Financial security and coverage seems to lack amongst business leaders and mothers. Asia-Pacific’s insurance sector from 17 to 21 March witnessed some notable rule change in the Philippines and an …
Japan backs close security ties with India, South Korea in Indo-Pacific
Japan has said that it backed close security cooperation with South Korea and India in the Indo-Pacific, days after the Philippines’ military chief said a U.S.-backed security group wanted both …
PEZA: Philippines on radar of relocating firms
The Philippines is becoming a preferred investment destination in Southeast Asia by firms moving away from China, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.
US and Philippines launch joint army drills with 5,000 soldiers
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to travel to Manila this week to meet Philippine leaders and forces, the Pentagon announced last week.
China says it has not received any asylum application from Philippines’ Duterte
China has not received any application for asylum from Philippines’ former President Rodrigo Duterte and his family, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
Philippines’ Largest Digital Wallet GCash Adds USDC Support
GCash, the largest digital wallet in the Philippines, has announced support for stablecoins via USDC. The largest and most widely used digital money app in the Philippines , GCash, just announced …
Navigating AI adoption in the Philippines
THE Philippines has set its sights on a bold future where it aims to position itself as a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and research. The unveiling of the National AI Strategy …