The only constant in life is change.  Last week, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) witnessed a significant leadership transition with the appointment of Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza, succeeding Romeo Lumagui, Jr.   For many, this move came as a surprise — but beyond the

REUTERSBy Alexandria Grace C. MagnoPHILIPPINE STOCKS advanced on Monday as bargain-hunters stepped in after last week’s sell-off, even as political tension tied to a widening flood-control corruption scandal kept broader sentiment cautious.The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) climbed 3.48%, or 194.77 points to 5,779.12, snapping

ORIGINAL PHOTO FROM THE PHILIPPINE COASTGUARD FACEBOOK ACCOUNTTHE PHILIPPINES is hoping a code of conduct (CoC) for the South China Sea can be completed when it chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc next year, with a consensus emerging between Southeast Asia and

VICE-PRESIDENT Sara Duterte-Carpio held a press conference with Kamuning Bakery Café owner and Philippine Star columnist Wilson Lee Flores to celebrate World Pandesal Day in Quezon City on Thursday. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is grappling with a “profound crisis of

PILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReporterTHE multibillion-peso corruption scandal that has engulfed the Marcos administration puts investor confidence at risk, with analysts warning it could reverse hard-won governance improvements and complicate Manila’s push to attract foreign capital.Manila’s drive to expand foreign investment

SCREENSHOT of former Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co’s statement posted on his facebook account. — FACEBOOK.COM/REPZALDYCO THE Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Monday said that videos posted on social media by former Party-list Rep. Elizaldy S. Co will not be considered actionable evidence in its

New Justice chief Vida takes oath - BusinessWorld Online                                    BW FILE PHOTOPHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday administered the oath of office to Fredderick

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Sandiganbayan has granted the Office of the Ombudsman’s request to withdraw the graft cases filed against former Budget Undersecretary Lloyd Christopher A. Lao and other officials of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. concerning the alleged anomalous purchase of over P8 billion worth of COVID-19

Senator files bill for BPO workers - BusinessWorld Online                                    PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOA SENATOR said on Monday he filed a bill proposing to automatically regularize business process

House panel extends EDCOM II’s life - BusinessWorld Online                                    Education and professional regulatory agencies vow to address the nationwide diploma mill crisis. - ALMIRA S. MARTINEZTHE

Special non-working days declared in 6 municipalities, 2 cities - BusinessWorld Online                                    PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR. — PCO.GOV.PHPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. declared special non-working