FDC Misamis Power is MisOr's Top 2025 Taxpayer
FDC Misamis Power Corp. hailed as Misamis Oriental's top real property taxpayer for 2025, contributing over ₱100M to provincial funds. The award highlights corporate partnership in local development.
FDC Misamis Power Corp. hailed as Misamis Oriental's top real property taxpayer for 2025, contributing over ₱100M to provincial funds. The award highlights corporate partnership in local development.
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.
A major fire at a Zamboanga City wharf burned for over three hours, destroying two motorboats and injuring three crew members. The blaze caused an estimated P200,000 in damages. Read the full report.
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.
Cebu City Council grants extension for business permit renewals until Jan. 30, 2026, waiving penalties. Relief for taxpayers amid heavy crowds. Get details here.
Cebu's investment scene is set for a major transformation by 2026. Discover the key infrastructure and real estate projects driving growth and creating new opportunities.
The Philippines leads calls at WIPO to finalize the long-stalled Broadcasting Treaty, warning of digital piracy risks. The country also advocates for equitable copyright studies and regional talks.
Cebu Province plans a P1.6-billion Smart Digital School program, funded by property taxes and SEF, to build modern facilities across LGUs. Read about the design and funding.
The Supreme Court has ordered a Cagayan de Oro woman to pay over P500,000 in damages for falsely claiming to be a legal spouse and heir. Learn how the ruling protects victims of property fraud.
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.
Filipino travelers can now get instant travel tax refunds directly to their GCash wallets. TIEZA and GCash's new partnership modernizes government service.
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.
A commercial establishment in Zamboanga City was gutted by fire on December 31, 2025, causing an estimated P960,000 in damage. Read the full report on the incident.
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.
Filinvest Land Inc. has fully paid its P5 billion fixed-rate bonds, demonstrating financial discipline. Funds were used for key projects in Quezon City and Ortigas. Learn more about their strategic growth.
Citicore Power transfers CREC shares to its two shareholders, streamlining ownership while maintaining majority control. The move awaits regulatory approval.
AppleOne Group enters 2026 with cautious optimism, focusing on healthcare-led growth and disciplined real estate after a volatile year. President Ray Manigsaca outlines plans for expansion.
Davao City closed 2025 as Mindanao's top business hub. Discover how real estate, retail expansion, and controlled inflation fueled its growth and set the stage for 2026.
Mildred, a widow over 60, seeks advice after being denied a share in her late husband's ancestral home, which burned down. She asks Papa Joe for legal guidance on her family's rights. Read her story and the expert's response.
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.
Metro Cebu's residential property prices fell 8% in Q3 2025, the steepest quarterly decline among major Philippine urban markets. Explore the data and what it means for buyers and investors.
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.
Cebu City Councilor Harold Kendrick Go pushes a new ordinance requiring developers to clearly disclose what buyers actually receive upon unit turnover, with fines up to P5,000 for violations. Learn how this protects your investment.
Councilor Harold Kendrick Go pushes for a new ordinance requiring clear disclosure in condo showrooms. Learn how this protects your biggest investment.
Cebu and the Philippine property sector will focus on rebuilding trust and affordable housing in 2026 after a tough 2025. Industry leaders Anthony Leuterio and Harold See outline the recovery path. Read more.
Property developers warn outdated drainage systems threaten Cebu's growth. They demand a comprehensive, Metro Cebu-wide master plan to prevent flooding and secure investments. Action is urgent.
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.