Published February 10, 2022, 6:45 PM by Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat IBPAP hold an Industry Briefing last February 02, 2022 wherein PEZA provided updates on various matters and addressed concerns especially on the WFH arrangements. The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Board has asked the the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) to allow its registered IT-BPO enterprises […]
Amended Public Service Act a significant reform to fuel economic rebound—Trade Secretary
MANILA—Paving the way to attract more investments in the Philippines, the ratification of the amendment to the Public Service Act (PSA) plays a vital role for the country to progress closer to economic recovery, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Chairman Ramon Lopez said. “This is a monumental […]
EJ Obiena rules Poland meet with season-best 5.81m
By: Mark Giongco – Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQINQUIRER.net / 02:47 PM February 12, 2022 FILE–Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena competes during the indoor men’s pole vault Beijer gala event in Uppsala, Sweden, on February 9, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—EJ Obiena redeemed himself with his first win of the year, topping the Orlen […]
DOT, TPB make virtual travel to top Philippine destinations possible
By Rosette Adel – February 12, 2022 – 8:33 PM Philippine virtual tours. (Screenshot from Tourism Promotions Board) The Department of Tourism and its attached agency, Tourism Promotions Board, on Wednesday launched virtual destination videos and 360° VR experiential tours that would make virtual travel to the Philippines more fun. These new offerings that seek […]
DOLE urges employers to let workers accompany kids for COVID-19 vaccination
Philstar.com February 11, 2022 | 9:00am A performer dressed as superhero character Ironman walks past children waiting for their turn to receive the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 5-11 at a gym in San Juan City, suburban Manila on February 7, 2022. MANILA, Philippines — The labor department urged employers to give paid time […]
PH, 3 other Southeast Asian nations chase first Winter Olympics medal
By: Bong Lozada – Reporter / @BLozadaINQINQUIRER.net / 08:54 PM February 10, 2022 Philippines’ flag bearer Asa Miller leads the delegation as they enter the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird’s Nest, in Beijing, on February 4, 2022. (Photo by Jewel […]
Back to work: Taiwan reopening borders to 40,000 OFWs — DOLE
(AFP) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has confirmed that Taiwan will lift the suspension of the entry of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) starting February 15, a move that will benefit some 40,000 workers. “We thank Taiwan for welcoming once more our kababayan in their various employment industries starting February 15. […]
IR extends filing deadline in high COVID-19 risk areas
Elijah Felice Rosales – The Philippine Star February 2, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended by 30 calendar days the filing of returns and payment of taxes in areas under Alert Level 3 and above. Likewise, the BIR also extended for another 30 days the cutoff for […]
DOT says PH ready to welcome fully vaxxed foreign tourists
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora February 2, 2022, 3:42 pm MANILA – The country’s tourism industry is ready to welcome fully vaccinated international travelers on February 10, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the sector had been preparing for this development ever since the borders were closed in 2020. […]
Employees at work on February holidays entitled to premium pay
Posted on January 30, 2022 News Release Department of Labor and Employment January 30, 2022 Employees at work on February holidays entitled to premium pay Employees who will work on the special non-working days on February 1 (Chinese New Year) and February 25 (EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary) are entitled to additional wages, the labor […]
What you need to know about the Chinese New Year
By: Kathleen de Villa – Researcher / @Inq_ResearchersPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 08:38 PM January 28, 2022 —Lad Hara Caingcoy/Unsplash Chinese New Year festivities remain scaled back for the third straight year in an effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. Despite the disruptions, many continue to celebrate the Chinese New Year, observing traditions […]
PH economy grows 7.7% in Q4, 5.6% in 2021
Reference Number: 2022-41 Release Date: 27 January 2022 Souce: Philippine Statistics Authority The Philippine Gross Domestic Product (GDP) posted a growth of 7.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, resulting in 5.6 percent full-year growth in 2021. The main contributors to the fourth quarter 2021 growth were: Manufacturing, 7.2 percent; Wholesale and retail trade; […]
BIR conducts hearings via video conferencing
Philippine Daily Inquirer / 04:34 AM January 26, 2022 The Bureau of Internal Revenue main office in Quezon City. (File photo from Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines — Amid pandemic restrictions. tax officials and employees being investigated by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for alleged wrongdoings may opt to attend hearings through video conference. […]
Baguio, Ilagan hailed as 2022 Asean Clean Tourist Cities
MANILA – The cities of Baguio and Ilagan in the provinces of Benguet and Isabela are among this year’s Asean Clean Tourist Cities awardees, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Thursday. Nine other Philippine hotels also bagged various Asean Tourism Awards, reflecting the tourism sector’s commitment to ensuring a high standard of tourism despite the […]
BIR’s digital transformation projects to benefit taxpayers
January 18, 2022, 2:54 pm MANILA – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has a total of 49 projects in the first phase of its 10-year Digital Transformation (DX) Roadmap, of which 14 have already been launched or implemented as of the last quarter of 2021. In a report to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, […]
Hidilyn Diaz wins Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal with weightlifting
By Rhea Mogul, CNN Updated 0656 GMT (1456 HKT) July 27, 2021 Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz reacts while competing in the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (CNN)Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history Monday becoming the first athlete from the Philippines to win gold at the Olympics. The 30-year-old set an Olympic record, […]
More tourism workers in Boracay to receive COVID-19 jabs – DOT
– Tuesday, July 27, 2021 BORACAY ISLAND – The vaccination of tourism workers on Boracay Island received a boost on Monday (July 26) with the arrival of an additional 10,000 doses of Sinovac anti-Covid vaccines as local tourist arrivals in the world famous island picked up. The vaccination program is being undertaken by the Department […]
DOT reiterates call for safe travel amid stricter quarantine measure
– Saturday, July 24, 2021 The Department of Tourism (DOT) reiterated its call for safe personal travels as the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) placed Metro Manila and other areas under a stricter quarantine measure to prevent local transmission of the Delta Variant of COVID-19. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat […]
DOT reminds hotels, resorts that room sharing for quarantined families is allowed
– Thursday, July 22, 2021 The Department of Tourism (DOT) on 21 July (Wednesday) reminded accredited Accommodation Establishments operating as Quarantine Hotels to allow room sharing for certain individuals belonging in the same household traveling together, especially families with minors. “We have received reports that some DOT-Accredited Accommodation Establishments operating as Quarantine Hotels have been […]
Four (4) erring business establishments were temporarily closed by BIR regional/district offices on July 14 and 16, 2021.
Four (4) erring business establishments were temporarily closed by BIR regional/district offices on July 14 and 16, 2021. Read more
BIR shows strong uptrend in usage of electronic channels, 99.5% of received Annual Income Tax Returns electronically filed.
BIR shows strong uptrend in usage of electronic channels, 99.5% of received Annual Income Tax Returns electronically filed. Read more
7 Delinquent Quezon City Taxpayers Charged With Willful Failure to Pay Taxes
7 Delinquent Quezon City Taxpayers Charged With Willful Failure to Pay Taxes Read more
Delivery riders protected by labor law, contract – DOLE
News Release Department of Labor and Employment July 27, 2021 Delivery riders protected by labor law, contract – DOLE Riders in food delivery and courier activities are covered by either the Labor Code of the Philippines or the contract or agreement with the digital platform company, depending on the existence of an employer-employee relationship. The […]
Bello set to take on ILO challenge
News Release Department of Labor and Employment July 18, 2021 Bello set to take on ILO challenge Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III on Sunday said he is set to take on the challenge of heading a group representing both the powerful and the small governments of the world in the International Labor Organization. “I think […]
DOLE region 2 proud of Bello
News Release Department of Labor and Employment July 17, 2021 DOLE region 2 proud of Bello The regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in region 2 is proud of Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III who was recently named the ‘Natatanging Cagayano Award’ for the Dangal ng Lahing Cagayano 2021. The ‘Natatanging […]
BOI promotes plant-based foods, gears up local researchers and start-ups for the Big Idea Food Competition
The Board of Investments (BOI), the Philippines’ lead industry promotion agency, recently (06 July 2021) conducted an online information session on the upcoming Big Idea Food Competition (BIFC) 2022 Asia Edition to raise awareness on the potentials of plant-based foods. The said session is a tie-up with Big Idea Ventures (BIV), the Department of Science […]
Purchasing Managers’ Index breaches 50-point mark, DTI-BOI sees strong second quarter recovery
DTI-BOI reported that the calibrated reopening of the economy has been resulting in improvement in the unemployment rate reported by NEDA at 7.7% in May, from 8.7% in April 2021; and the manufacturing index which climbed to 50.8 in June 2021, from 49.9 in May. Just last week it was reported that exports performed remarkably, posting […]
BOI approves hidrobag manufacturer’s investment project
The Board of Investments (BOI) has recently approved the application of OIKOS SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED (OIKOS) as New Producer of Hidrobags
Duterte signs order formalizing adoption of NERS employment recovery agenda
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 140 officially adopting the National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS)
DOF, DTI sign CREATE IRR ahead of the 90-day deadline
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez signed on Monday (June 21, 2021) the implementing rules and regulations (IRR)
Bakuna by the Sea: DOT hails Davao’s innovative approach to travel, hospitality workers
The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauds the tourism stakeholders of Davao for spearheading an “innovative” vaccination program for travel and hospitality employees, including A4 Priority Group members.
DOT, TPB TO ROLL OUT 2ND PHASE OF RT-PCR FINANCIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM THROUGH PCMC
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines renewed its partnership with the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC)
DOT unveils Region 1 tourism recovery plan
Bicycle tours, motorbiking and other outdoor activities are part of the recovery plan that the Department of Tourism (DOT) shall execute to spur local tourism in the Ilocos Region
Various tax enforcement activities were conducted by BIR regional and district offices from June 14 to 22, 2021.
Various tax enforcement activities were conducted by BIR regional and district offices from June 14 to 22, 2021. Read more
BIR shows strong uptrend in usage of electronic channels, 99.5% of received Annual Income Tax Returns electronically filed.
BIR shows strong uptrend in usage of electronic channels, 99.5% of received Annual Income Tax Returns electronically filed. Read more
7 Delinquent Quezon City Taxpayers Charged With Willful Failure to Pay Taxes.
7 Delinquent Quezon City Taxpayers Charged With Willful Failure to Pay Taxes. Read More
Bello vows justice for ‘coined’ factory worker
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III yesterday vowed to probe a company in Valenzuela City for paying in coins the salary of one of its workers.
Gov’t, business vow 1 million jobs
Key government agencies headed by the Department of Labor and Employment and leading business groups have joined forces to create one million jobs this year following President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s
EO on employment plan ‘road to recovery’ – Bello
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III described as a “big step toward job recovery” President Rodrigo Duterte’s signing of Executive Order (EO) No. 140, instituting the Inter-Agency Task Force on the National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS).
FFCCCII Hopes faster Philippine economic recovery with more vaccines
Let us all cooperate and take vaccines, for faster public health and economic recovery of the Philippines”, Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc.
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Filipino-Chinese groups donate P100M to fight COVID-19
The Filipino Chinese community on March 12 announced donation of P100 Million Pesos worth of medical supplies for the Department of Health (DOH) to support the COVID-19 or novel coronavirus prevention campaign of the Philippines. The 11 major Filipino Chinese business, civic and cultural organizations—led by Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, […]
Labor Archives Test
Philippines-China Economic Forum
Operation: Barrio Schools in Brgy. San Jose, General Santos City
Turnover of Medicines for Medical Mission in Nueva Ecija
FFCCCII delegation visits the Dr. Jose Rizal monument in Jinjiang County
FFCCCII Youth Council
