AIA PHILIPPINES Life and General Insurance Co., Inc. will intensify its marketing efforts in the next two years to boost its business as it looks to capitalize on the robust outlook for the economy.“You will see a proliferation of AIA branding across the Philippines over

LOCAL government units (LGUs) will receive a National Tax Allotment (NTA) of P1.034 trillion in 2025, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.In a memorandum, the DBM said P237.96 billion will be released to provinces, P239.05 billion to cities, P350.68 billion to municipalities, and

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it has cleared four irrigation dams in Cavite to be tapped for potable water.Undersecretary Carlos Primo C. David said the dams controlled by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) will supply Maynilad Water Services, Inc.“One of the

SAN MIGUEL CORPORATION FB PAGETHE Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) said it acquired a 1.3-hectare Pandacan property from the National Development Co. (NDC), on which it plans to build part of Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 (MMSS3).In a statement sent over the weekend, the NDC said

DISRUPTED trade is hindering the economy from returning to its pre-pandemic levels with consumer spending, the main driver of the economy, remaining weak, analysts said.“The country is susceptible to a decrease in export demand and disrupted supply chains due to subdued global growth and trade

PROPMECH.COMBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES needs to grant incentives and develop supplier clusters for shipbuilders to help them become competitive exporters, shipyard operator Propmech Corp. said.The lack of such support is preventing the industry from achieving economies of scale, affecting its export-competitiveness, Propmech

PHILIPPINE STAR/ RUSSELL PALMATHE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued a warning to online platforms to ensure that vape sellers are duly registered and comply with the tax stamp rules.“Online platforms should only allow duly registered online sellers with the BIR, to sell vapes online,”

IN BRIEF: • The rise of AI in the Philippines signals a transformative shift in risk management practices.• With AI’s growing prevalence, businesses must adopt responsible AI principles to navigate ethical, security, and transparency risks.• The integration of AI in various sectors offers both opportunities and

PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporterand Chloe Mari A. HufanaSCAMMERS linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) have exploited regulatory failure to implement a 2022 law that mandated the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, a senator said on Sunday. “The National Telecommunications

AN AERIAL VIEW of the BRP Sierra Madre at the contested Second Thomas Shoal on March 9, 2023. — REUTERSA GROUP of Seven (G7) statement opposing China’s dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea shows that the Philippines is winning the battle in the international

THE HOUSE of Representatives will prioritize the 2025 national budget once Congress resumes sessions next month, Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Sunday. The government of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is proposing a P6.2-trillion budget for next year, 7.6% more than

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESBy Kenneth Christiane L. BasilioSPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said Sunday that Congress is on the verge of amending the Rice Tariffication Law, citing how the two chambers have come to resolve contentious issues in