Governance News
[VIDEO] 3rd telco to be named before...
2 May, 2018 at 11:09
3rd telco to be named before year-end: DICT ANC Business Nightly | April 27, 2018 The third major telco player is now only expected to be named
Bangsamoro, terrorism bills named top Senate priorities...
2 May, 2018 at 10:19
Senate Majority Leader Vicente C. Sotto III on Thursday identified 24 bills which the Senate aims to pass on third and final reading once it resumes session on May 15, with the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law…
Bulacan airport gets NEDA Board OK
27 April, 2018 at 13:00
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board chaired by President Rodrigo R. Duterte gave the go signal for eight new infrastructure projects, including a P753.63-billion international airport project proposed by San Miguel Corp. (SMC).
Bangsamoro, terrorism bills named top Senate priorities...
27 April, 2018 at 10:09
Senate Majority Leader Vicente C. Sotto III on Thursday identified 24 bills which the Senate aims to pass on third and final reading once it resumes session on May 15, with the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and the amendments to the Human Security Act leading the priority bills.
Government tax-reform program to level playing field–DOF
26 April, 2018 at 14:45
The government needs to rationalize the tax system for businesses in the country to level the playing field for the benefit of over 800,000 local corporations that have been paying regular taxes, according to the Department of Finance (DOF).
Lopez favors 15-year sunset provision of PEZA...
24 April, 2018 at 17:30
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, chair of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), yesterday expressed preference for a 15-year sunset provision on the 5 percent perpetual tax on gross income earned (GIE) enjoyed by PEZA-registered enterprises.
Peza says DOF tax perks figures bloated
24 April, 2018 at 15:30
The cost of tax incentives shelled out by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) reached only P40 billion in 2015, almost six times smaller than what the Department of Finance (DOF) paints it to be, a top official said.
Airport project up for Neda Board nod
24 April, 2018 at 13:30
San Miguel Corp.’s proposed “aerotropolis” in Bulacan will be up for approval by the National Economic and Development Authority Board (Neda) chaired by President Duterte on Wednesday, after which it would be subjected to a Swiss challenge.
[OPINION] NAIA Consortium meets with Duterte
24 April, 2018 at 11:28
The battle for the redevelopment of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is getting exciting. While the transportation department already rejected the Tieng-Belle tandem’s proposal to develop Sangley and Dennis Uy’s proposal for the Davao airport, it’s still a guessing game for NAIA.
[OPINION] Trust and TRAIN 2
23 April, 2018 at 15:00
We had a very interesting and frank discussion of the controversial package 2 of the administration’s tax reform program at a meeting of the Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF). This group of economists supported the first package, but there are pockets of dissent on the second.
Naia consortium to revise offer
23 April, 2018 at 13:06
A consortium backed by seven local conglomerates has a clearer path to advancing its offer for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) but it will need to reduce its proposed concession period and likely remove ambitious components such as a new runway in nearby Manila Bay.
Ending ‘endo’ will scare off investors, says...
20 April, 2018 at 15:00
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and some influential business groups warned on Tuesday that making direct hiring the norm for employment would scare off investors.
[OPINION] Tugade turns into Mar Roxas
20 April, 2018 at 10:41
I had a strange feeling it was about to happen. Last week I got my confirmation. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade has turned into a Mar Roxas clone. That explains a lot.
[OPINION] Infrastructure for inclusive growth
19 April, 2018 at 18:00
The road to an inclusive economy will be long and hard, but with everyone contributing to the mission, the goal will be achieved in no time. With President Duterte leading the charge for change to happen, we are assured that more Filipinos will experience the growth of our economy.
