Day: April 23, 2025

Iloilo: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas (LTO-6) is poised to expand its services and enhance road safety initiatives with the opening of additional four district offices in Iloilo and Negros Occidental. According to Philippines News Agency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently signed laws for the establishment of district offices in Pototan and San Dionisio in Iloilo, as well as in Ilog in Negros Occidental. In San Miguel, Iloilo, the current extension office will be converted into a district office. LTO-6 Regional Director Gaudioso Geduspan II stated that this development is a significant step forward in the

Bacolod City: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is assisting entrepreneurs in Negros Occidental grow their businesses through the 35 Negosyo Centers located across the province. ‘These Negosyo Centers are strategically located to bring services closer to you. Whether you are just starting your business journey or aiming to take it to the next level, your nearest Negosyo Center will be glad to assist you — every step of the way,’ DTI-Negros Occidental stated on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, a dedicated team is available in each Negosyo Center to assist local entrepreneurs, including owners of micro, small,

Makati: The Department of Tourism (DOT) is set to intensify its marketing and promotion in South Korea, its top source market for visitors, as it frets over the slowdown of Korea’s outbound travel. In the first quarter of 2025, the country received 395,059 visitors from South Korea, down by 13.86 percent from 458,619 in the same period last year. According to Philippines News Agency, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco addressed the issue during a European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) luncheon meeting in Makati. ‘There are challenges that have ensued, many of which are beyond our control in terms

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec), through its Task Force Kontra Bigay, has ordered five candidates in the upcoming May 12 elections to explain their alleged involvement in vote-buying activities. These candidates are accused of distributing gifts and financial assistance as part of their campaign efforts. According to Philippines News Agency, the show cause orders (SCOs) were issued separately against a mayoral and a vice mayoral candidate in Oriental Mindoro, two congressional candidates from Nueva Ecija and Palawan, and a candidate vying for a national position. The local candidates in Oriental Mindoro allegedly facilitated the distribution of PHP2,000 per recipient

Manila: The Department of Finance (DOF) has issued a revenue regulation aimed at consolidating education-related tax incentives to boost investments in human capital development. According to Philippines News Agency, Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 13-2025 aims to simplify and consolidate outdated procedures that have hampered access to tax incentives granted under existing laws for education and training. The DOF announced this new regulation in a statement on Wednesday. The regulation, signed by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on March 17, 2025, upon the recommendation of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., took effect on April 17, or 15 days