P20M in Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Cebu
Authorities in Santander, Cebu, confiscated smuggled cigarettes worth P20 million in a joint operation. The driver and helpers are now in custody. Read more about the government's crackdown on contraband.
Authorities in Santander, Cebu, confiscated smuggled cigarettes worth P20 million in a joint operation. The driver and helpers are now in custody. Read more about the government's crackdown on contraband.
Discover the four pillars of a winning culture that propelled a Cebu family business to Michelin recognition. Learn how belief, standards, accountability, and continuous improvement build lasting success.
Three lucky Filipinos from Laguna, Bulacan, and Quezon City are now multimillionaires after winning the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42. Discover the winning numbers and how the PCSO uses funds for charity.
Bacolod City Council approves extension for Business One-Stop-Shop (Boss) and tax payments until March 31, 2026. Avail a 10% discount for early payment. Learn details.
Davao City begins processing business permit and tourism certificate renewals for 2026. Deadline is January 31. Learn locations and requirements here.
Cebu City Council grants extension for business permit renewals until Jan. 30, 2026, waiving penalties. Relief for taxpayers amid heavy crowds. Get details here.
Davao City's one-stop shop for 2026 business permit renewal runs Jan 5-31. Renew at multiple sites or online. Avoid penalties, renew now!
Cebu City Hall now releases business permits in one day to help firms recover from Typhoon Tino. Learn how to renew your permit and avoid penalties.
Davao City's one-stop shop for 2026 business permit renewal runs Jan 5-31. Learn extended hours, online processing at appbts.davaocity.gov.ph, and contact details. Renew now to avoid penalties!
A seasoned Filipino entrepreneur with 2,000 employees wants to sell. His story reveals a crucial leadership reset needed for 2026's volatile economy. Join the Jan. 24 webinar for insights.
Davao City Council passes amendments to its 31-year-old Investment Code, expanding tax breaks for MSMEs and defining Priority Investment Areas to attract modern businesses. Learn about the new incentives.
Zamboanga City launches its new Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) building on January 5, 2026. Business owners can register or renew permits from January 5 to 20 for a faster, more efficient process. Get your documents ready!
Forget the straight line to success. Learn why Filipino businesses must act like torpedoes, constantly adjusting course based on feedback to hit their 2026 goals. Adapt and thrive.
Filipino travelers can now get instant travel tax refunds directly to their GCash wallets. TIEZA and GCash's new partnership modernizes government service.
Bacolod City streamlines business registration with its BOSS event starting Jan 5, 2026. Get a 10% tax discount and process permits with multiple agencies in one location.
Lapu-Lapu City Hall announces business permit processing from Jan 5-20, 2026 at Hoopsdome. Avoid penalties by submitting complete requirements on time.
Davao City sets Jan 5-31, 2026, for mayor's permit renewal at multiple sites. Avoid 25% penalty by filing on time. Online payment via Land Bank is available.
Mandaue City Government phases in a 10% business tax adjustment, applying 5% in 2026 to aid recovery from recent calamities. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
Mandaue City implements only a 5% business tax increase in 2026, deferring the full hike to 2027 to help firms recover from recent disasters. Learn how this decision affects local commerce.
Mandaue City starts a 5% business tax increase in 2026, with another 5% in 2027. Officials cite legal mandate and aim to balance revenue needs with business relief. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
Family governance advisor E. Soriano challenges next-generation leaders in the Philippines to move beyond privilege and build true competence. A call for responsible stewardship in the New Year.
The DHSUD and DTI-BOI are reviewing a plan to classify economic housing as tax-exempt mass housing under BP 220. This aims to speed up affordable home development and provide clearer incentives for private developers in the Philippines.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula and Soccsksargen lead to three arrests and the confiscation of P1.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Details on the separate busts here.
The BIR suspends all field audits to reform the system. Learn which cases are exempt and how this impacts your tax compliance. Stay informed.
The BIR is streamlining tax exemption applications for socialized housing to encourage more projects for low-income families. New price ceilings are also set. Read more.
The BIR streamlines tax exemption certificates for socialized housing, cutting costs and speeding up delivery to support the 4PH program. Learn how this reform benefits developers and homebuyers.
Cebu's private sector is exploring B2B ties with Ukraine to diversify trade and investment. Key areas include agriculture technology and AI. Discover the strategic plans.
Cebu City Treasurer's Office recommends tax relief for businesses impacted by Typhoon Tino for 2026 computations, but clarifies it cannot waive penalties without a city ordinance. Learn about the proposal and its legal basis.
Mandaue City's Business Permit Office reminds establishments to secure special permits for extended holiday operations. Mayor Ouano may form a monitoring team. Safety is the priority.
The DBM commits to timely fund release for PhilHealth's P113B 2026 subsidy, the largest single-year investment for poor Filipinos' healthcare, backed by sin taxes and restored SC funds.