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Attracting Foreign Investments Philippines Featured Marcos-Duterte Tensions Philippine Business Environment Policy Consistency and Competitiveness Political Impact on Investments Rene Almendras MAP Speech Sara Duterte Assassination Remark

Business Leader Calls for Policy Stability Amid Marcos-Duterte Political Strain

The Philippines must maintain policy consistency and stability to safeguard its competitiveness during politically challenging times, said Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) president Rene Almendras

Airport Expansion Philippines Cavite Airport Development Featured Foreign Airport Partnerships Philippine Competition Commission Approval Sangley Airport Construction Timeline Sangley Point International Airport SPIA Development Consortium

Sangley Airport Construction Set to Begin by 2026 Pending Approvals

Construction of the Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) in Cavite is expected to start within the next two years, pending government approvals, according to House of

Electric Meter Elevation Solutions Electricity Distribution Issues Featured Illegal Electrical Wires Confiscation Meralco Electricity Theft Meralco Preventive Measures Senate Hearing on Meralco Franchise System Loss Charges Philippines

600,000 Electricity Thieves Arrested Since 2005, Meralco Reports

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) revealed on Monday that approximately 600,000 individuals have been arrested for stealing electricity-related materials, such as wires and meters, over nearly

Commuter Budget Concerns Featured LTFRB Fare Hike Order Philippine Taxi Operators Association Rising Fuel Costs in the Philippines Taxi Fare Controversy Taxi Flag-Down Rate Philippines Taxi Meter Recalibration Issues

Taxi Drivers Urge ₱60 Flag-Down Rate, Cite Rising Costs

Despite the recent increase in the flag-down rate to ₱50 for both airconditioned and non-airconditioned taxis, some taxi drivers believe this amount is insufficient and are

Bitcoin as reserve asset Bitcoin spot ETFs BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Cboe Bitcoin options cryptocurrency investment Ethereum ETFs Featured IBIT ETF inflows institutional crypto adoption.

BlackRock’s IBIT ETF Hits $513 Million in Daily Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Reach $107.5 Billion Net Value

Bitcoin ETFs continue to dominate the cryptocurrency investment space, with BlackRock’s IBIT ETF setting a record-breaking $513 million in single-day inflows on November 22. The surge

Clark Pampanga foreign investment Philippines Indo-Pacific infrastructure international partnerships LEC projects Luzon Economic Corridor Manila-Batangas connectivity subic bay Sustainable Development

More Countries Eye Participation in Luzon Economic Corridor Projects

Several countries have expressed keen interest in collaborating on the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), an ambitious infrastructure initiative aimed at linking Subic Bay, Clark, Manila, and

ADB Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project audit transparency COA fiduciary responsibility financial accountability. Foreign-Assisted Projects HEAL projects Philippines Public Financial Management public debt audit

COA, ADB Strengthen Collaboration for Enhanced Audit of Foreign-Assisted Projects

The Commission on Audit (COA) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) convened on November 20 to reinforce COA’s capacity to audit foreign-assisted projects and public debt,

000 Asian Markets Bitcoin $100 cryptocurrency deregulation Featured Federal Reserve rates Nikkei 225 surge Oil Prices Rise SEC Chair Gensler Vladimir Putin global conflict Wall Street gains

Most Asian Markets Track Wall Street Gains as Bitcoin Nears $100,000

Asian markets followed Wall Street’s positive lead on Friday, while bitcoin surged toward the historic $100,000 mark, fueled by optimism over deregulation in the cryptocurrency sector

Accountability ADB COA Featured Foreign-Assisted Projects Philippine infrastructure projects public financial management

COA, ADB Collaborate to Strengthen Audit of Foreign-Assisted Projects

Officials from the Commission on Audit (COA) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) met on Wednesday to discuss strengthening COA’s audit efforts for foreign-assisted projects, public

Brown Rice Initiative Featured food security Half-Cup Rice PSAC sustainable agriculture

PSAC Promotes Brown Rice and Half-Cup Rice Initiatives to Boost Food Security

The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) – Agriculture Sector is advocating for food security in the Philippines through the Brown Rice Initiative and the Half-Cup Rice

DA Reimposes Ban on Poultry Imports from California Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

PCCI Supports Government Probe Into Cement Dumping to Protect Local Industry

Phinma Corp. to Launch Socialized Housing in Early 2025

Philippines Poised to Attain Upper-Middle Income Status by 2025, Says NEDA Chief

PCCI Supports Government Probe Into Cement Dumping to Protect Local Industry

Phinma Corp. to Launch Socialized Housing in Early 2025

Philippines Poised to Attain Upper-Middle Income Status by 2025, Says NEDA Chief

PLDT-Smart Blocks 2 Billion Scam Texts in First 10 Months of 2024

Philippines Sees Increase in Foreign Direct Investments to $820M in July — BSP

Russian Energy Ministry Proposes Cutting Power to Crypto Miners During Shortages

Oil Prices Surge, Global Stocks Fall Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Oil Prices Surge, Stocks Drop Amid Middle East Tensions

Traders Fair & Awards Philippines 2023: A Must-Attend Event for Financial Enthusiasts

Philippine Food Expo to Ignite F&B Industry with Cooking, Culture, and Celebrity Chefs on April 28-30

Include E-motorcycles In Tax Breaks

From Columbia to Harvard, Brian Poe tours IVY League and Top Universities for “A Sustainable Future” Book Tour

Megaworld Appoints New President: Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso Takes the Helm

Honoring Sustainable Beauty: Pure Culture Takes Bronze at THINK CLEAN™ Awards

Ooh! Cha! Milk Tea: A Delightful New Addition to the House of Franchise

Tax Breaks on E-Motorcycles Welcomed by Stakeholders in the Philippines