MAKATI CITY, Dec. 30 – The Board of Investments (BOI) recently approved the application of Tondo Holdings Corporation (THC) as a new developer of affordable housing. The Php10.18 billion project falls under the Preferred List of Economic and Low-Cost Housing under Book I of Executive Order No. 226, otherwise known as the Omnibus Investments Code of 1987 and complies with the guidelines set by the current Investment Priorities Plan (IPP). “The inclusive growth strategy in […]
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BOI positions Phl as retirement haven
MAKATI CITY, Mar. 3 — The Board of Investments (BOI) and retirement industry stakeholders envision the Philippines as a viable retirement destination for foreign and Filipino retirees. DTI Undersecretary and BOI Managing Head Ceferino Rodolfo described the Philippines as an “emerging” retirement destination. “With our compassionate and competent pool of healthcare professionals and world class wellness facilities, the Philippines is fast becoming an attractive country for foreign and Filipino retirees from around the world,” he said. […]
President Aquino: Alternative version may be completely false
After revealing last week that there is an alternative version of events in the Mamasapano incident that is “undergoing very intense scrutiny” President Benigno S. Aquino III admitted on Tuesday (September 15) that the “alternative version” of the deadly incident may be “totally false” after all. “Gusto kong idiin, hindi kami nagsasabi nitong ‘alternative version’ ay sigurado na kami itong totoo. We are not discounting the possibility na baka totally false ‘yung alternative version,” President […]
PNP to review Mamasapano incident findings
MANILA, Philippines, September 15 (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering a case review of the findings of the Board of Inquiry (BOI) regarding the Mamasapano debacle that claimed the lives of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos last January 25. PNP Chief, Director Ricardo Marquez also asked that evidence should be presented to prove that the ‘alternative version’ of the Mamasapano incident which one aide of the Zulkifli Bin Hir […]
BOI to launch online investor inquiry facility
MAKATI, Aug. 19 — The Bureau of Investments (BOI) is set to launch today its One Window Network or OWN project, a cloud based web portal and mobile application system that enables investors to lodge queries and concerns online, as well as access a databank of information related to business and investments. The project also includes a system that can track and monitor the real time status of investor’s inquiry and concerns using personal computers or smart phones. […]
Sec Roxas holds BOI report
Interior Secretary Mar Roxas formally holds the copy of the report of the Board of Inquiry (BOI) regarding Mamasapano incident.
President Aquino did not preempt BOI report
According to Secretary Herminio B. Coloma Jr., President Aquino’s statement placing the blame on Gen. Getulio Napeñas regarding the Mamasapano incident does not preempt the findings of the Board of Inquiry (BOI).
PNP Board of Inquiry to go to Mamasapano
The Board of Inquiry (BOI) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is going to Mamasapano to get the statements of the fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
Immigration bureau monitoring 10, 000 high-profile criminals
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) admitted it is experiencing difficulty in monitoring the more than 10, 000 most wanted persons, saying that some may have already escaped the country despite the presence of hold-departure orders against them.





