Rappler's latest stories on PEZA
In a twist, PEZA now supports Citira bill
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority Board changes its tune after a 'cordial' meeting and now backs the bill seeking to rationalize tax perks
PEZA chief Plaza doesn't think she's getting fired by Duterte
'I don't feel I am the one being alluded to....I am facing all this risk because I want to protect the interest of the Filipino people,' says PEZA Director General Charito Plaza
COA: PEZA, 3 other economic zones must pay back P664 million in illegal perks
COA says only the Department of Budget and Management 'has the mandate to classify positions, determine the appropriate salaries for specific positions, and review the compensation benefits or programs of agencies'
Foreign investment pledges down 51.8% in 2017
A significant 82.8% drop is recorded in the 4th quarter of 2017 alone, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority
Philippines aims to identify 300 new eco zones in January 2018
These would include mega economic zones, spanning 1,000 to 4,000 hectares
Lilia de Lima's 21-year work of fighting corruption
Her two golden rules in PEZA were to be incorruptible and to be efficient It was not an easy feat to lead the agency says De Lima but she kept focusing on her goals
Work in gov’t with ‘absolute honesty and utmost service’ – Magsaysay Awardee Lilia de Lima
Lilia de Lima survived 4 presidents with different political persuasions and management styles as director general of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority
BIR-Del Monte tax issue: More questions than answers
After two hearings Congress still has no adequate answers as to why the BIR accepted P65 4 million to settle 3 years of tax discrepancies valued at P8 7 billion
PETA, PH's Lilia de Lima among 2017 Ramon Magsaysay awardees
To also receive Asia s equivalent of the Nobel Prize are Yoshiaki Ishizawa Japan Abdon Nababan Indonesia Gethsie Shanmugam Sri Lanka Tony Tay Singapore
Aguirre reverses De Lima, lets BFP enforce fire laws in ecozones
Aguirre says they will investigate the supposed lack of signages near the room where Resorts World guests and employees died due to suffocation
De Lima to Aguirre on casino attack: 'Stop blaming me' for everything
After some time your own excuses of blaming me for every catastrophe that befalls this administration just won t wash with the public anymore Senator Leila de Lima tells Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II
Resorts World sprinklers worked but were not enough, says BFP
Fire officials say they could not enter immediately because it was not just a fire they were up against but also a gunman
DOJ: De Lima could be liable for PEZA regulation of casino fire safety
Secretary Aguirre is inclined to reverse his predecessor s legal opinion in 2014 which took away from the Bureau of Fire Protection the regulation over casinos
DOLE contradicts PEZA: Company in Cavite fire violated standards
The Department of Labor and Employment says House Technology Industries violated labor and safety standards contrary to the findings of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority
After HTI fire, labor dep't wants safety inspection task back
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III and Cavite Governor Jesus Crispin Remulla say the safety provisions of the law that created the Philippine Economic Zone Authority should be reviewed
PEZA to Duterte: We're not engaged in online gaming
PEZA chief Charito Plaza reacts to the President s allegation that the one who gets appointed to PEZA he gets about P300 billion selling the umbrella type of license
Nasdaq expands in PH, opens new BGC headquarters
The operator of the world s second largest stock exchange is looking at hiring nearly 160 more IT employees by next year
Foreign investments jump 165% in Q3
The amount approved stood at P48 6 billion a significant increase from the P18 3 billion recorded in the same period last year
PH's economic zones yet to benefit from spillover – ADB
The success in ASEAN is also limited largely due to lack of linkages to the wider economy
Japan’s Citizen Finedevice to invest P1.73B in Batangas
The investment is expected to create 530 jobs and produce 12 3 million P577 8 million worth of exports
COA orders 28 gov't firms to return P626M in illegal allowances
The top 3 offenders in COA s list are the Philippine Economic Zone Authority Duty Free Philippines Corporation and Metro Cebu Water District
Business to wait for next administration for new fiscal incentives
The head of the Makati Business Club says rushing the legislation of the fiscal incentives bill might risk the country s competitiveness
Accenture goes on P1.07-B expansion spree
The expansion will create 7 607 jobs and involves software development projects in 5 different locations
Texas Instruments to expand its Clark Freeport facility
The semiconductor firm plans to invest 10 million for a new state of the art distribution center as it ramps up shipments to 1 9 million semiconductor units this quarter
Toyota wants PEZA’s help ahead of investment in CARS
Toyota urged PEZA to encourage more investments in parts manufacturing to make participation in the new CARS program easier
Southern Luzon seen as 'very lucrative' market for real estate
Southern Luzon is seen to be among the top 3 growth areas to watch out for in the country says Fatima Olivares Vital of property firm Ovialand Incorporated
PH IT-BPO sector expands 13.8%
Contact centers were the top revenue earner in 2013 accounting for 8 4 billion or more than half of the industry’s total receipts
Senate passes Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Act
The bill aims to monitor and evaluate tax incentives granted to private sector
Aquino: No better time to invest in PH
President Benigno Aquino III tells Japanese businessmen that now is the best time to invest in the Philippines which has shown how much it can achieve in a short period of time under the proper reform agenda
Ayala Land acquires Aegis PeopleSupport in Cebu
The property developer purchases all 8 2 million common shares of the BPO site to expand its office leasing business
PEZA’s Jan-July investments up 30.77%
A combination of approved export enterprises and IT companies boosted the period’s investments
PEZA investments up 25% Jan-April
The investments are a combination of fresh investments and the expansion of existing operations mostly in the electronics and automotive industry
Manila truck ban may affect PH exports
PEZA says the repercussions of Manila s truck ban could negatively impact some 800 companies employing 200 000 workers in Calabarzon
This time, COA targets PEZA
The Commission on Audit orders officials and employees of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority to return P20 million in bonuses
PEZA-registered investments jump 89% in Jan-May
Investments registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority amounted to P74 B in January to May 2013
