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PH still lagging in Asean tourism revival

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Aug 22 min read

PH still lagging in Asean tourism revival

The Philippines continued to be a laggard in the Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) tourism recovery.

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PHL 73rd in strength-of-passport ranking

Ziggurat Realestatecorp

Aug 12 min read

PHL 73rd in strength-of-passport ranking

The Philippine passport was ranked 73rd in terms of visa-free access to other countries.

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PH gov’t rises in global anti-red tape ranking to 49th – Arta

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Jul 311 min read

PH gov’t rises in global anti-red tape ranking to 49th – Arta

The government climbed three points to the 49th spot of a global anti-red tape ranking in 2024.

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Jul 302 min read

Residential Buyers are Cautious

The residential property sector saw a slight decline in total residential real estate loans (RRELs) in the first quarter of 2024,...

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PH to miss 2024, 2025 growth goals - Metrobank

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Jul 293 min read

PH to miss 2024, 2025 growth goals - Metrobank

Restrictive monetary policy continues to limit investment momentum and the Philippines will again likely miss its growth targets.

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Jul 284 min read

Modernizing property valuation

This new law aims to set strict rules on updating the SMVs every three years and depoliticizing valuation...

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World's richest 1% gained US$40 trillion in a decade — Oxfam

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Jul 272 min read

World's richest 1% gained US$40 trillion in a decade — Oxfam

The world's richest 1% increased their fortunes by a total of $42 trillion over the past decade.

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More investments in infrastructure development needed to ensure growth

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Jul 264 min read

More investments in infrastructure development needed to ensure growth

More investments in infrastructure assets are needed to unlock faster growth rates for emerging Asian economies.

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Can tax declaration be proof of possession?

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Jul 253 min read

Can tax declaration be proof of possession?

The tax declarations may be used as additional proof of possession...

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Half of all retail payments are digital payments at end-2023

Ziggurat Realestatecorp

Jul 245 min read

Half of all retail payments are digital payments at end-2023

The Philippines achieved its target of digitizing 50% of all retail payments at the end of 2023, amid the rise in merchant payments.

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Could a ban on POGOs hurt the property market?

Ziggurat Realestatecorp

Jul 235 min read

Could a ban on POGOs hurt the property market?

From an economic perspective, could a ban on POGOs hurt the property market that it once caused to thrive?

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DoT sees sustained growth in tourism sector

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Jul 222 min read

DoT sees sustained growth in tourism sector

The Department of Tourism (DoT) said it expects to sustain industry growth following last year’s performance

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PHL consumer demand seen to remain muted

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Jul 213 min read

PHL consumer demand seen to remain muted

Domestic demand in the Philippines and other emerging Asian economies is expected to remain muted amid a high interest rate environment,...

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Nobody Wants To Host The Olympics Anymore

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Jul 205 min read

Nobody Wants To Host The Olympics Anymore

The Olympics can be a cruel mistress, overpromising and underdelivering.

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Imposition of 1% withholding tax on online sellers takes effect

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Jul 202 min read

Imposition of 1% withholding tax on online sellers takes effect

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has formally imposed the one percent withholding tax on online platform providers.

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SEC data-sharing deal will help BIR go after tax evaders

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Jul 193 min read

SEC data-sharing deal will help BIR go after tax evaders

The BIR vows to run after big-time corporate tax evaders as the agency can now access documents filed with the SEC.

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Social media purchases are full of buyer’s remorse

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Jul 182 min read

Social media purchases are full of buyer’s remorse

Study: Nearly 75% admit to an ‘unnecessary’ buy via social media.

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Philippines likely to post one of the fastest growth rates in Asia

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Jul 172 min read

Philippines likely to post one of the fastest growth rates in Asia

The Philippines will likely post the second-fastest growth in Asia this year and in 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

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Jul 163 min read

OFW remittances hit $2.88B in May

Money sent home by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) rose by 3.6% in May.

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Jul 164 min read

Roads are for people

We need roads that offer safe pathways for Filipinos to walk or cycle, especially in urban areas.

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