The Philippine Competition Commission approves the sale of three major hydro plants to Aboitiz's Cleanergy 9, with binding commitments to prevent price manipulation in Luzon's power market. Learn about the key safeguards.
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.
Bank Negara Malaysia allocs an extra $620M to aid SMEs, especially first-time borrowers. Total fund now $8.7B. Learn about the strategic shift to guarantee-based financing.
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.
Crime in Central Luzon decreased in 2025, with focus crimes dropping to 3,228. Police credit a 70.42% crime solution efficiency rate. Read the full report.
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.
Businesses in Central Luzon prepare for ongoing climate and regulatory challenges in 2026, as MACCII reports on 2025's impact on supply chains, tourism, and MSMEs. Learn about the resilience strategies and growth sectors.
OCD Region 3 downgrades disaster alert level to white, signaling normal operations post-holidays. Region records 28 fireworks-related injuries. Read the full report.
The DA gets P4.89B for Central Luzon farm roads, aiming to cut transport costs and food prices. A major shift in the 2026 national budget empowers the agency.
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.
The DENR reports significant progress in forest restoration, water management, and climate resilience in 2025 as the Philippines faces extreme weather. Learn about the key initiatives and data.
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.
PRO-3 reports 113 New Year incidents in Central Luzon, including 31 firecracker injuries. Zero deaths and stray bullet cases recorded. Read the full police report.
Central Luzon records 22 fireworks-related injuries this holiday season, a 55% drop from last year. Nueva Ecija had the most cases. Read for safety tips and regional breakdown.
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.
Cebu's business leaders enter 2026 with measured optimism, prioritizing coordinated, ecosystem-driven growth to overcome climate shocks and structural weaknesses. Discover the plan for resilience.
A 45-year analysis of Philippine tropical cyclones reveals key patterns: northern storms are stronger & slower, southern ones are faster. Learn how this impacts disaster preparedness.
Police in Central Luzon destroy P500,000 worth of banned firecrackers in a safety drive ahead of New Year celebrations. Read about the operation and the items seized.
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.
Toledo City establishes a PCCI chapter to unify businesses, attract investors, and accelerate economic growth. Learn how this move shapes the city's future.
Two children, aged 9 and 11, sustained eye injuries from a prohibited 'boga' device in Pampanga. Authorities urge the public to avoid illegal firecrackers to prevent more injuries this holiday season.
PAGASA's latest advisory details weather impacts from easterlies and the northeast monsoon (amihan) across the Philippines, including rain forecasts and sea conditions. Stay informed for your area.