Who is new BIR chief Rolando Ligon?

GMA Network - Nov 13, 2026

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Jr. shook up key positions in the country's top collection agencies, namely the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

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New Air India chief is a high flier, but can he replicate Ethiopian success?

Air India’s new CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, is drawing on his experience revitalising Ethiopian Airlines to turn around the unprofitable Indian carrier, as aviation analysts say replicating his success with a far more complex airline would be difficult. Barely a month into the job, the Ethiopian has set about cutting costs and rebalancing the airline’s international network, seeking to restore profitability while pursuing an ambitious expansion strategy. His plans include shifting more flights to...

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Hong Kong’s economy is showing resilience, with real gross domestic product (GDP) growing 5.1 per cent year on year in the first half of 2026. For businesses, that momentum brings opportunities alongside the need to navigate a landscape of uneven growth. “We see the growth concentrated in a few sectors, which is AI-led,” says Regina Lee, head of commercial banking at Hang Seng Bank. According to the Hong Kong government’s half-yearly economic report released in August, the value of overall...