TOURISTS enjoy sightseeing and shopping along Calle Crisologo in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Consumer spending is still expected to drive economic growth this year. — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESTHE Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) backed a value-added tax (VAT) refund scheme for foreign tourists, saying it
THE economy is estimated to have expanded 6% in the first quarter, DBS Bank Ltd. said, joining the consensus towards the low end of the forecast range, with the bank citing slowing private consumption and easing investment.Cooling inflation may also prompt the Bangko Sentral ng
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill seeking to extend the estate tax amnesty for two years beyond its original expiry date of mid-June.Legislators on Tuesday passed House Bill (HB) No. 7909 by voice vote. The bill proposes a new
BW FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it had released 85.8% or P4.52 trillion of the 2023 national budget at the end of April.The release rate was slightly ahead of the year-earlier pace of 85.6%.The DBM said P749.85 billion remains undistributed from
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASFARMERS said they intend to document the impact on domestic industry of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal, which is expected to take effect in the Philippines next month.“We will track and document the threats arising from RCEP both at
PCGTHE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the governors of five provinces expressed their support for legislative action to protect the Verde Island Passage.“It is home to more than 300 coral species, 170 fish species and thousands of marine organisms such as sharks
THE Board of Investments (BoI) said power plants using conventional fuel are ineligible for the income tax holiday incentive offered under the 2022 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP).In Memorandum Circular No. 2023-003 series of 2023 dated April 20 and published in a newspaper on May
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Introduction In today’s digital age, online advertising has become a crucial aspect of businesses marketing strategies. However, with the multitude of advertising metrics available, it can be challenging to determine the best one for your brand. One of the most widely used metrics is CPM or
JOHN AGUILAR, Creator and HostBy Miguel Hanz L. AntivolaThe ninth season of The Final Pitch, a business reality show, will feature broader investment opportunities that encompass non-tech startups and entrepreneurs, its creator said.The Final Pitch Season 9: Open Edition is accepting applications until May 13. Those interested
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Hope Spring, a Hereford-based charity advocating for clean water, sanitation and hygiene, announced the launch of their podcast ‘WASH Talk’ on Tuesday 9th May. The podcast, hosted by one of the charity’s volunteers Bolu Olorunfemi, began with a discussion about clean water and the challenges
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