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PBSP Gets New Corporate Voices as Trustees

FrontpagePH — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:13:22 +0000

The Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) is refreshing its leadership lineup with executives from the technology and energy sectors, as it looks to strengthen the private sector’s role in tackling the country’s development challenges. Leo Capinpin, country general manager and technology leader of IBM Philippines, and Emil Andre Garcia,

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DENR Cracks Down on Illegal Wildlife Trade, Nabs 55 Suspects, Over 300 Animals Seized

FrontpagePH — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:05:01 +0000

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has stepped up its campaign against wildlife trafficking, apprehending 55 suspected illegal traders and confiscating 339 wild animals and exotic species in 71 enforcement operations from January to August 2026. The seizures included 220 birds, 97 reptiles, 31 amphibians, as well as nine mammals, nine arachnids and nine insects, according to the DENR. Birds accounted for nearly two-thirds of the animals confiscated

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BIR Clarifies VAT Refund Rules for Exporters Awaiting Zero-Rating Certification

FrontpagePH — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:38:43 +0000

Export-oriented enterprises may still seek refunds for qualified value-added tax (VAT) expenses incurred while waiting for their zero-rating certification, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said. The clarification covers qualified export-oriented enterprises (EOEs) that incurred VAT on eligible local purchases and importations during the transition to the new VAT zero-rating certification system. In Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 96-2026 issued on September 7, the BIR amended the VAT refund guidelines under

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Gov’t Proposes 23-Percent Increase in AICS Budget to P33.3 Billion

FrontpagePH — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:28:16 +0000

The Marcos administration is seeking a 23-percent increase in funding for the government’s emergency assistance program, proposing P33.285 billion in 2027 to help an estimated 4.6 million Filipinos facing crises and other difficult circumstances. The proposed allocation for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), which falls under the

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Four Chinese Nationals Nabbed in Suspected POGO-Linked Cyber Fraud in Muntinlupa Raid

FrontpagePH — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:55:49 +0000

Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Muntinlupa City after Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives raided a site allegedly being used for cyber fraud activities linked to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) operations. The operation was carried out following reports of continued POGO-related activities along Montillano Street in Alabang. The

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Gov’t Pushes Quality Jobs as Unemployment Rises Despite Labor Market Gains

FrontpagePH — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:14:34 +0000

The government is stepping up efforts to generate more quality jobs and strengthen worker support after the latest labor data showed a growing workforce alongside a higher unemployment rate. The July 2026 Labor Force Survey of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that the country’s labor force grew to 52.36

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EDOTCO Names New PH Chief, Eyes Digital Infrastructure Growth

FrontpagePH — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:14:11 +0000

Digital infrastructure company EDOTCO Group is setting its sights on expanding its footprint in the Philippines, identifying the country as a key growth market as demand for reliable and shared telecommunications infrastructure continues to rise. The company, which entered the Philippine market in 2019, now operates more than 3,000 towers

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AstraZeneca, AC Health Team Up to Expand Clinical Research Access in the PH

FrontpagePH — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:02:31 +0000

AstraZeneca Philippines and AC Health are joining forces to strengthen the country’s capacity to conduct clinical trials, with the partnership aiming to bring research opportunities and potential access to innovative therapies closer to more Filipino patients. The companies recently signed a memorandum of understanding that brings together AstraZeneca’s clinical research

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Judiciary Budget Set to Rise 22 Percent to P86.27-B in 2027

FrontpagePH — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:24:47 +0000

The judiciary is poised for a significant funding boost next year, with its proposed 2027 budget rising 22.2 percent to P86.27 billion as the government moves to strengthen court operations, modernize the justice system and improve access to judicial services. The proposed allocation is P15.7 billion higher than the P70.6

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Coast Guard Rescues Near-Drowning Victim in Batanes

FrontpagePH — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:08:50 +0000

A quick response from Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel saved a man from a near-drowning incident at the Basco Old Port in Barangay San Antonio, Basco, Batanes. Coast Guard Station (CGS) Batanes received the report and immediately dispatched a response team to the area. At around 5:55 p.m., rescuers successfully

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