Philippines levies 12% VAT tax on digital services by tech giants
MANILA — The Philippines will impose a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services offered by tech giants such as Amazon AMZN.O, Netflix NFLX.O, Disney DIS.N, and Alphabet GOOGL.O,...
Philippines takes allegations of foreign spying in the country seriously
MANILA — The Philippines expressed concerns on Thursday over media reports alleging foreign covert operations in the country, saying it is coordinating with relevant agencies...
Manpower agency named by Goto Tendon speaks up on stray feeding issue
The manpower service provider named by a restaurant in the viral stray feeding incident issued its own statement days after the establishment addressed the...
Nebrija encounters reformed rider he caught for driving without license
"We've come full circle!" MMDA division training unit head Edison Nebrija encountered a traffic violator he had apprehended before who is now "hitting the roads...
Diwata as fourth nominee a winning strategy for ‘trapos,’ Pinoys online say
Viral personality Deo “Diwata” Balbuena, who rose to internet fame for his food business Diwata Pares, filed his bid for a congressional seat as...
How AI-enabled PCs are shaping industries’ future
Powered by smart artificial intelligence (AI) features, a tech company has ramped up the local market with its pioneering devices, set to change the...
Gradual interest rate cuts appropriate for Philippines, says IMF
IMF declines to suggest pace, magnitude of rate cuts
Cuts Philippines GDP forecasts to 5.8% in 2024, 6.1% in 2025
Sees current account...
‘Make informed choices’: Jodi Sta. Maria’s thoughts amid 2025 polls COC filing
"Silent Superstar" Jodi Sta. Maria reminded Filipinos to carefully think about the electoral aspirants they plan to vote for in the 2025 midterm elections. The...
Philippines draws defense firms as military modernizes amid South China Sea tension
MANILA — Global defense contractors put their advanced hardware on display as the Philippines embarks on the latest phase of a multi-billion-dollar effort to modernize...
‘Lord, patawad’: Why influencer Rosmar’s Manila councilor bid is gaining buzz
Some new names and old ones emerged on the first day of the filing of certificate of candidacy (COC) for the 2025 midterm elections. Content...
Financial literacy program taught to over 400 students nationwide
A financial literacy program has been expanded to eight schools, reaching over 400 new students nationwide, to address the country’s financial literacy challenges and...
Doctor pleads guilty in death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry
LOS ANGELES — One of two California doctors who were among the five people charged in the overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry pleaded...
Philippine economy to grow 5.8% in 2024, IMF says
MANILA — The Philippine economy will grow 5.8% in 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday.
The IMF's latest estimate is down from its...
Taal volcano erupts but alert level low
MANILA — The Philippines' Taal Volcano near the capital region has erupted, spewing a plume of steam that was more than 2 km (1.24 miles)...
Lady Gaga’s ‘Joker’ album made up of ‘interesting original productions’
LONDON — Pop star and actress Lady Gaga says her surprise "Joker" sequel companion album will feature new songs she wrote for the movie and the...