The Bureau of Internal Revenue has secured a major courtroom victory in its intensifying campaign against ghost corporations, after a Quezon City court convicted the top officers of Decarich Supertrade, Inc. for deliberate tax fraud involving fictitious transactions and fake receipts. In a decision promulgated on January 21, 2026, the Regional Trial Court of Quezon…
Powering sustainable livelihood. The installation of the e-trike charging station was made possible by the efforts of DSWD, represented by Assistant Secretary Ulysses Aguilar (rightmost), OMF led by President Jeffrey Tarayao (fourth from right), the city government of Valenzuela led by Cong. Kenneth Gatchalian (fifth from right), Barangay Lawang Bato Chairman Oristes Tolentino (3rd from…
The Philippines is reframing its agricultural engagement with Japan from a narrow push for tariff relief into a broader food systems partnership that spans market access, logistics, seed protection, and postharvest modernization, signaling a longer-term strategy to lift farm incomes and stabilize supply. At the center of the renewed talks is the Department of Agriculture…
Digital dye-sublimation printing is rapidly reshaping Southeast Asia’s textile print industry, delivering faster growth, broader market opportunities, and measurable sustainability gains, according to a new whitepaper released by Epson in collaboration with International Data Corporation. The study, titled Digital Textile Printing Trends in Southeast Asia, draws on a regional survey of textile print providers and…
In a digital-first Philippines where online access underpins work, learning, and daily transactions, Globe Telecom is reframing what quality connectivity truly means. Rather than competing solely on peak speeds, the company is anchoring its network strategy on Quality of Experience and Quality of Service—prioritizing consistency, stability, and reliability in real-life use. Following a landmark year…
Tim Ho Wan, the Chinese dining brand under the Jollibee Group, is accelerating its home-market comeback, doubling its store network in Hong Kong in just over a year while delivering consistently profitable growth across markets. The brand’s newest opening at Mikiki Mall in Kowloon brings its Hong Kong footprint to 10 locations, up from five…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) said inflation remains firmly under control, reinforcing expectations that the country’s monetary policy easing cycle is approaching its final stretch. In a statement on the medium-term inflation path, the central bank reported that January 2026 inflation came in at 2 percent, squarely within its forecast range…
Alex Eala’s rise on the global tennis stage took another significant leap on Thursday as the Filipina standout climbed to a career-high No. 38 in the WTA live rankings, following her dramatic run at the Abu Dhabi Open. The 20-year-old’s latest jump comes on the heels of a gritty second-round victory that sent her into…
Alex Eala’s night in Abu Dhabi unfolded like a test of nerve, belief, and sheer stubborn will — and by the end of it, she had authored one of the most dramatic wins of her young career. Down a set, staring at a 4–0 hole in the decider, and later saving match point, the Filipina…
Navotas City officials and partners cut the ribbon to inaugurate the city’s new Molecular Laboratory, marking the official launch of the Citywide HPV DNA Screening Program. This milestone strengthens the city’s commitment to early detection, timely treatment, and the prevention of cervical cancer for all women in the community. As it marks its 120th anniversary,…