PNA PHOTO BY JOEY O. RAZONBy John Victor D. Ordoñez, ReporterTHE Philippine Senate should ensure that a bill that seeks to lower the income tax on both local and foreign companies would also cut the costs of micro, small and

FREEPIKPHILIPPINE Sanjia Steel Corp., a manufacturer and distributor of steel products, has denied allegations that it manufactures substandard steel products.“Philippine Sanjia Steel Corp. categorically denies accusations that it produces substandard and non-conforming steel products, including rebars,” the company said in

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE PESO appreciated to a near five-month high against the dollar on Tuesday after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell signaled a September rate cut.The local unit closed at P56.281 per dollar on Tuesday, strengthening by 5.2

BW FILE PHOTOGovernment leaders can promise to make certain issues a priority, or commit to supporting a particular sector. Beyond mere rhetoric, however, the national budget is the true test of what the government believes is important.If we are to

THREE Philippine startups made it to Forbes Asia’s annual 100 to Watch list this year.The list, in its fourth year now, showcases small companies and startups in the Asia-Pacific region that grabbed investors’ attention — and their checkbooks, Forbes Asia