Category: Economy

DOLE Zambales supports community livelihood with P4-M assistance

By Reia G. Pabelonia | January 6, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) provided P4 million worth of livelihood packages to three organized groups in Zambales.  This is part of the government’s efforts to support community-based enterprises and help organized groups develop sustainable sources of income suited to their local conditions… Read More DOLE Zambales supports community livelihood with P4-M assistance

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PBBM to ensure every peso of the 2026 GAA will benefit Filipinos

By PCO | January 5, 2026 “HINDI tayo papayag na mapunta sa kurakot ang salaping pinaghirapan ng bawat Pilipino.” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to ensure that every peso of the PhP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget will be spent in ways that directly benefit the Filipino people. In his speech during the signing… Read More PBBM to ensure every peso of the 2026 GAA will benefit Filipinos

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RDC OKs updated Central Luzon public investment blueprint

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | January 5, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Regional Development Council (RDC) has approved the midterm update of the Central Luzon Investment Program (CLIP) 2023—2028, reaffirming the region’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development.  In a statement, the RDC said the updated CLIP serves as the region’s… Read More RDC OKs updated Central Luzon public investment blueprint

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PH business sector remains dynamic with over 43,000 new corporations registered

A total of 43,185 new corporations has registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as of end-October, reflecting a resilient and dynamic business sector supported by continued regulatory reforms and an increasingly business-friendly environment. Of the newly registered entities, 30,671 are stock corporations, 10,117 are non-stock corporations, and 2,397 are partnerships. Among the stock… Read More PH business sector remains dynamic with over 43,000 new corporations registered

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SEC bats for micro enterprises’ exemption from filing audited financial statements

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pushing for the exemption of more corporations from the mandatory submission of audited financial statements, in a bid to further reduce compliance costs for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). In a policy paper submitted to the Department of Finance (DOF) on October 28, the SEC recommended that… Read More SEC bats for micro enterprises’ exemption from filing audited financial statements

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DEPDev presents Regional Dev’t Plan midterm update

IBA, Zambales — Top officials of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) led by Regional Director Nerissa T. Esguerra consulted with Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. and key Zambales officials on October 29 to discuss details of the Midterm Update of the Central Luzon Regional Development Plan (CLRDP) 2023-2028. The consultative meeting took place… Read More DEPDev presents Regional Dev’t Plan midterm update

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27th Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair generates P55.3M sales

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | October 30, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — A total of P55.3 million in total sales was generated during the recent 27th Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI OIC Regional Director Edna Dizon said this, noting that about 148 micro, small,… Read More 27th Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair generates P55.3M sales

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PBBM greenlights Zambales hydrogen exploration

IBA, Zambales — Hydrogen reserves in Zambales may finally enter the exploration stage after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved landmark Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) to boost energy security in the country. According to the Department of Energy (DoE), President Marcos unveiled in Malacañang on October 8 eight new PSCs covering exploration areas across the Sulu… Read More PBBM greenlights Zambales hydrogen exploration

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SEC unveils ‘green equity’ guidelines, the first in Southeast Asia

By Henry Empeño | October 2, 2025 THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched “Green Equity” guidelines for companies in the Philippine stock market that voluntarily choose to align their equity offerings or listings with environmentally sustainable finance goals. The guidelines are contained in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 13, series of 2025, which was… Read More SEC unveils ‘green equity’ guidelines, the first in Southeast Asia

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