The US-Philippine Society plans to encourage American firms to invest more in the infrastructure sector in the Philippines as opportunities open up under the government’s Build Build Build program.

Malacañang yesterday maintained that President Duterte does not know Wilfredo Keng, the businessman that sued Rappler for cyber liber, after an administration critic pointed out the government made decisions that favored his business.

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), the listed property giant of conglomerate Ayala Corp., is on the look out for more eco-tourism estates, recognizing this industry as a viable new leg of business.

Late last year the tax authorities issued a notice to the public identifying the top withholding agents (TWAs) who are mandated to withhold expanded withholding tax (EWT) equivalent to one percent on purchase of goods and two percent on purchase of services from local or resident suppliers, including non-resident aliens engaged in trade or business in the Philippines.

On its 24th edition, WORLDBEX is back to host a trade event geared towards enriching limitless business-to-business opportunities.