Economy

By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter THE SENATE is gathering data to support its position on a five-year grace period before imposing a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals, its…

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it is considering liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power industrial locators within economic zones (ecozones). “More than energy production, PEZA is looking at…

THE DECLINE in prices for farm products paid by producers accelerated in the fourth quarter to -7.0%, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report. The fourth-quarter reading compares…

OCEANAGOLD Philippines, Inc. said on Monday that it paid P397.7 million in local business tax to three municipalities in 2025. In a statement, the mining firm said it remitted local…

THE National Government’s (NG) budget deficit may fall within the ceiling of 5.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) this year, as lower interest rates and improved revenue collection boost fiscal…

AUTO PARTS makers said their dependence on imports and rising costs are keeping them from reaping the benefits of strong car sales in the Philippines. In a statement over the…

ISUZU Philippines Corp. said it is expecting 10% growth in sales this year, driven by the commercial truck segment. “We are projecting at least a 10% increase for Isuzu,” Robert…

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it has started work on a P26-million farm-to-market road in Misamis Oriental to improve market access to growers of coffee, cacao, coconut,…

Opportunities to correct past mistakes can be invaluable, whether in personal or business matters. In taxation, this right is particularly crucial as errors in documentation can lead to significant financial…

THE National Price Coordinating Council and Agriculture department should act to stabilize vegetable market prices, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Sunday. The government should also collaborate with the…