Manila Mayor Isko Moreno recently declared a state of garbage crisis in Manila, citing severe issues with waste management that have plagued the city for years. Read more »
In a move to ease the financial burden on residents and local businesses, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has signed Ordinance No. 9118, granting a general tax amnesty across the city. Read more »
The Philippines improved its standing in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, rising to 51st out of 69 economies. Read more »
Filipinos managing long-term and costly illnesses can expect some relief as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has endorsed 10 additional medicines to be exempted from value-added tax (VAT). Read more »
This isn’t about being anti-worker — it’s about being more in touch with realities on the ground. A wage hike without structural reform is akin to fixing a roof using duct tape, in the middle of a storm. Read more »
With the implementation of the value-added tax law on digital services, Netflix will raise the cost of its membership plans in the Philippines on June 1. Read more »
