Metro Business
DTI asks online sellers to give senior, PWD discounts
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged e-commerce platforms to prepare their systems in accepting price discounts for senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said in a radio interview Monday th...
Oil firms hike gasoline prices, cut cost of diesel
Oil companies adjusted petroleum prices on Tuesday, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Petro Gazz, PTT Philippines, Seaoil, Shell, and Unioil said they will hike gasoline prices by PHP3.95 per liter and will reduce diesel prices by PHP2.30 pe...
BIR branch explains closure order against Megaworld
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region No. 8B-South NCR (National Capital Region) said it has jurisdiction to implement close order against Megaworld Corporation in line with the auditing on the sale of some of the company’s properties, according to a report by Philippine News Agency....
EDSA eyed as green thoroughfare
To support efforts in transforming EDSA into a calmer, cleaner and green thoroughfare, the Aboitiz Group showcased its best practices and highlighted the role that the private sector plays in addressing the prevailing issues that plague the national traffic corridor during the recent Green Edsa Move...
Accelerating Asia announces Q1 investments in 13 startups
International early-stage VC fund, Accelerating Asia has announced its latest round of investments today including nine new companies joining Cohort 6 of the flagship program and additional capital into four existing portfolio companies. The new investments take Accelerating Asia’s portfolio ...
SMC unveils sustainable airport city plan
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has released a conceptual master plan for its massive, green-designed, and future-ready aerocity development in Bulacan province, envisioned as the “pace-setter” and model for green urbanism in the country. The project is seen as a major boost to both...
There’s no better day to give love than today
From little gestures to life-changing moments, happiness can be found in the things and relationships we encounter every day. With so many things happening all around us, it’s clear that what the world needs now is more love. It’s also the little things that make someone’s day brig...
Duterte signs law protecting financial consumers
Financial consumers will now have more protection against cybercrime under a new law signed by President Rodrigo R. Duterte, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Republic Act (RA) No. 11765 or the “Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act”, signed by Dute...
Healthcare workers get P1 billion in Covid-19 compensation
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P1.081 billion to the Department of Health (DOH) for the grant of sickness and death benefits to public and private healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-HCWs in health facilities who contracted or may contract coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19...
DTI asks next gov't to sustain policy reforms
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has identified 10 priority programs of the agency that it wishes to be pursued by the next leadership, and top of its list is the non-reversal of the current policy direction and continuity of economic reforms of the Duterte administration, accor...