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No-confiscation of license policy takes effect Jan. 26

January 14, 2026

The no-confiscation of driver’s license of motorists involved in traffic violations will take effect on Jan. 26, the Land Transportation Office said Jan. 13.

Megaworld to develop 97-ha ‘The Sugartown’ in Talisay

January 13, 2026

Property giant Megaworld is developing the 97-hectare “The Sugartown” along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Road in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

‘Lifting of 12% VAT on power to help households, businesses’

January 13, 2026

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said electricity sales should be exempt from the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT), adding that this targeted relief in the power sector, under his proposed bill, would have immediate impact and ease household and industrial burdens without undermining fiscal stability.

New product from SMB

January 9, 2026

The San Miguel Mango Yuzo is the newest brew of San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) for 2026.

BFAR-NIR starts full operation

January 8, 2026

The DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) formally held the turnover of management from concurrent regional director Remia Aparri to the designated RD of BFAR-Negros Island Region, Rene Parreño, Jan. 7 marking the start of full regional operations.

Bacolod biz permit application, renewal extended until Mar. 31

January 8, 2026

The deadline for the application and renewal of business permits and licenses in Bacolod City has been extended until March 31, per request of Mayor Greg Gasataya and approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod Jan. 7.

Business one-stop shop ops Jan. 5-20 in Bacolod

January 5, 2026

The processing and issuance of business permits and licenses for this year, through the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS), will start today, Jan. 5, until Jan. 20, at the lobby of the Bacolod Government Center.

LTFRB bats for full digital shift in 2026

January 5, 2026

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it is currently finalizing all the processes in the major digital shift to improve its services.

2025 marked with pension reform, program upgrades: SSS president

December 29, 2025

The Social Security System (SSS) closes 2025 with the implementation of the Emergency Loan Program (ELP) capping off achievements that strengthened social protection for millions of Filipinos, highlighted by the successful implementation of the pension reform program, loan program enhancements, expanded membership coverage, and significant strides in digital transformation, SSS president and CEO Robert Joseph Montes De Claro said.

Landbank eyes sustainability bonds issuance in Q1 2026

December 29, 2025

As part of broader sustainable finance strategy, Landbank said it plans to offer sustainability bonds by the first quarter of 2026.

No-confiscation of license policy takes effect Jan. 26

Megaworld to develop 97-ha ‘The Sugartown’ in Talisay

‘Lifting of 12% VAT on power to help households, businesses’

New product from SMB

BFAR-NIR starts full operation

Bacolod biz permit application, renewal extended until Mar. 31

Business one-stop shop ops Jan. 5-20 in Bacolod

LTFRB bats for full digital shift in 2026

2025 marked with pension reform, program upgrades: SSS president

Landbank eyes sustainability bonds issuance in Q1 2026

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