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Outsized role of consumption behind dismal Q4 growth — BPI

Outsized role of consumption behind dismal Q4 growth — BPI

THE economic slowdown in the fourth quarter highlighted the Philippines’ over-reliance on consumer spending, in the absence of alternative drivers of growth, Bank

PHL becoming ‘dumping ground’ for surpluses of other rice producers

PHL becoming ‘dumping ground’ for surpluses of other rice producers

FOREIGN RICE producers are using the Philippines as a “dumping ground” for their excess production, the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said in a statement

Customs accredits 11 firms for expedited clearance program

Customs accredits 11 firms for expedited clearance program

THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it accredited 11 firms for its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program in 2025, which granting expedited clearance in exchange

WB approves PHL request to cancel remaining portion of agriculture loan

WB approves PHL request to cancel remaining portion of agriculture loan

THE Philippines’ request to cancel the unused portion of a loan for its flagship agriculture development program has been approved by the World Bank (WB), noting

House bill proposes abolition of travel tax

House bill proposes abolition of travel tax

A BILL seeking to abolish the travel tax was filed in the House of Representatives on Monday, with its proponent citing the need to ease the burden on travelers

Philippines working to improve Japan market access deals for fruit

Philippines working to improve Japan market access deals for fruit

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said the Philippines is working to improve market access to Japan for key fruit products like bananas, pomelos, and mangoes.

Packaging industry seen growing 3.2% per year

Packaging industry seen growing 3.2% per year

THE Philippine processing and packaging industry is expected to grow 3.2% a year, according to Informa Markets. “The overview of the processing and packaging industry

WESM prices decline in Jan. as supply improves

WESM prices decline in Jan. as supply improves

ELECTRICITY PRICES at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) declined in January as supply margins improved, according to the Independent Electricity Market

A promising step toward tax audit reform

A promising step toward tax audit reform

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) ended the two-month suspension of tax audit activities after issuing Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 8-2026 and Revenue

Tabuena debuts for 4Aces in LIV Golf League

Tabuena debuts for 4Aces in LIV Golf League

PHILIPPINE ace Miguel Tabuena takes the big stage as he debuts for the 4Aces Golf Club (GC) team in the LIV Golf League. Tapped as a reserve in the powerhouse squad