Trade gap narrows to nine-month low in November - BusinessWorld Online BW FILE PHOTOTHE PHILIPPINES’ trade deficit in goods narrowed further in November as export

Duty Free Philippines Corp. (DFPC) is opening a new chapter in its modernization drive by strengthening its presence inside the country’s international airports as part of its long-term growth strategy. As part of this shift, DFPC is in discussions regarding

PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter PHILIPPINE business groups are urging lawmakers to pass a general tax amnesty and review the value‑added tax (VAT) on electricity as part of their tax wish list for 2026. British Chamber of Commerce

HIGH-RISE buildings dominate the skyline of Makati City’s central business district. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may cut large banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by up to 200 basis points (bps) next year to boost the

STOCK PHOTO | Image by Vitamin from PixabayBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is seeing South Korea as among the potential sources of investments next year amid a free trade agreement (FTA) and the investments that

BW FILE PHOTOBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is preparing to scale up its portfolio of microgrid systems as it works toward fully energizing Isla Verde, a marine biodiversity hotspot, a top executive said. “Beyond Cagbalete, we

BW FILE PHOTOTHE PHILIPPINE banking sector’s continued strength can provide a catalyst for economic activity, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. This comes amid dismal growth prospects in the near term, as lingering governance concerns due to a corruption scandal