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DOLE: P60 wage hike in NCR takes effect Sept. 26
The Department of Labor and Employment on Saturday said the P60 daily wage hike in the National Capital Region has taken effect starting September 26, 2026.
China’s biotech firms move up value chain as drug deals evolve beyond licensing: analysts
Chinese biotech deal making is moving beyond the licensing of individual drug candidates, as the country transforms from a follower to a global innovation leader, according to analysts. The latest transaction…
Broader investor base expected with lower GCash IPO price — analyst
The potential pricing of GCash shares at a lower level could make the upcoming Mynt initial public offering more attractive to a broader base of investors.
How China’s Innovation Drives the Transformation of Thailand’s Economy
The Thailand-China economic relationship is shifting from trade volume and manufacturing relocation toward direct technology transfer, with Chinese firms embedding AI, robotics, and digital infrastructure into…
PSAC seeks 4-year delay in property valuation reform
The Private Sector Advisory Council Infrastructure Sector (PSAC-Infra) is pushing to delay the implementation of the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) to 2031 amid higher financing and…
Jobstreet launches AI engine for employers
Jobstreet by SEEK has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) into its platform, designed to help employers make quicker and informed recruitment decisions.
DOLE, DPWH post lowest NCA utilization rates
Several national government agencies had yet to fully utilize their cash allocations as of end-August, with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) posting…
Philippines home prices post slowest growth in 7 years
Residential property price growth nearly stalled in the second quarter, posting its weakest annual increase since the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) began the current data series in 2019 as falling prices outside…
Let the science speak
Established under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, the fuel marking program serves as the country’s frontline defense against the entry of smuggled fuel by introducing microscopic chemical…
PAL to launch direct flights to India in December
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is strengthening links between the Philippines and India, with plans to launch nonstop services from Manila to Delhi and Mumbai in December.
