Tax audit ordered vs Duterte, husband, 9 firms linked to couple [The Manila Times, April 28, 2026]
In a statement on Tuesday, the BIR said it had directed the issuance of Letters of Authority (LOAs) that would allow revenue officers to examine a taxpayer’s books of accounts and other financial records as part of a formal audit investigation.
BIR sues Harry Roque, wife, associate for tax evasion [Inquirer.Net, April 28, 2026]
In a statement issued later in the day, the BIR said its investigation showed that Roque, his wife, and Ortega “failed to file the required tax returns and pay the corresponding taxes due on the transfer of shares of stock and on the increase in authorized capital stock.”
Painful but necessary: Lopez majority justifies leadership shake-up [Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 28, 2026]
Gabby-led camp claims move was ‘not easy’; Piki remains at helm of Lopez Inc.
Nestlé unveils new biomass facility in Cabuyao plant [The Philippine Star, April 28, 2026]
The biomass boiler facility, inaugurated yesterday, runs on local agricultural waste to power the spray drying process for milk production.
Fresh, chilled beef from Brazil now allowed for export to Philippines [The Philippine Star, April 28, 2026]
Based on Department Order 9, the DA said accredited exporters from Brazil are now permitted to ship fresh or chilled beef to the country following its recognition as a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-free country. The order also allowed exports of fats of bovine animals into the Philippines.
Tadano opens PH engineering hub to support global crane and truck platform development [The Manila Times, April 28, 2026]
JAPANESE crane and lifting equipment manufacturer Tadano has quietly opened the Tadano Technology Philippines Inc. (TTP) in Makati City, adding a new layer to its global engineering network.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice amid AI clone boom [ABS-CBN News, April 28, 2026]
Taylor Swift has filed applications with the US intellectual property office to trademark her voice, a move similar to one made by actor Matthew McConaughey, as AI-generated content surges.
ERC clarifies pass-through charges are based on existing laws [The Philippine Star, April 27, 2026]
On April 27, the ERC issued a statement on the charges after Meralco explained the power rate increase of P0.6427 noticed by its customers.
DA readies changes in land conversion rules [Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 26, 2026]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is aiming to release the revised guidelines for the issuance of a certification on the reclassification of agricultural lands within June, its official said.
DOE openness to new coal plants draws concern in Quezon [Inquirer Luzon, April 24, 2026]
“It is alarming that the Department of Energy is considering lifting the coal moratorium. At a time of global oil instability, it is neither appropriate nor reasonable to return to coal — a dirty, costly, and imported source of electricity,” said Fr. Warren Puno, convenor of Quezon for Environment (QUEEN) and director of the Ministry of Ecology of the Diocese of Lucena.
SEC likely to keep P1 million minimum capital for lending [The Philippine Star, April 24, 2026]
“While the SEC is raising the capital requirements, we are also revising them again so that the licensing of the small financing and lending companies would most probably be based on territorial jurisdiction. Those without OLPs (online lending platforms) will be limited, depending on their capital, even at the barangay level,” SEC commissioner Rogelio Quevedo said.
Benilde offers college program for OFWs [The Manila Times, April 23, 2026]
RETURNING overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have not earned a college degree may sign up in an online enlistment system for the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (Eteeap), which the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) launched recently.
W. Visayas posts 6.4 % economic growth in 2025; fastest in the country [Philippine News Agency, April 23, 2026]
All major industries posted positive growth, with agriculture, forestry and fishing (AFF) making a major rebound from its -7.4 percent performance in 2024 to 9.5 percent last year, accounting for 14.9 percent of the regional economy.
Marcos declares 9 local holidays [The Manila Times, April 22, 2026]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared special non-working days in various provinces across the country to commemorate their founding anniversaries and local festivities, Malacañang announced Wednesday.
BIR blocks opening of Sara Duterte, husband’s tax returns [GMA News Online, April 22, 2026]
BIR Commissioner Charlito Mendoza said the ITRs, which were covered by a subpoena issued by the House panel, may only be disclosed when the request is in aid of legislation and must be examined in an executive session, not in a public hearing attended by media.
Raffy Tulfo flags inaccurate Dole inspections on ‘5-5-5’ jobs [Inquirer.Net, April 22, 2026]
Sen. Raffy Tulfo criticized on Wednesday the inaccuracy of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (Dole) inspections in detecting “5-5-5” working schemes, which refers to service contracting that lasts only five months to prevent regularization at the sixth month of employment.
PetroGreen powers on Pangasinan solar park [Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 21, 2026]
The Yuchengco-led company said on Wednesday that the testing and commissioning of the Bugallon Solar Power Project started on April 18. This, after PGEC secured the necessary permits.
