Help and FAQ

What is CODEX?
As a BusinessWorld print subscriber, are we entitled to free access to Codex?
How much is a Codex subscription?
How can I pay for the subscription?
How do I subscribe?
What is the difference between On Demand and Unlimited accounts?
What are the advantages/disadvantages for each?
How do I change my username/password?
I forgot my username/password. What do I do?
More help

What is CODEX?

CODEX is the most comprehensive source of Philippine Business news and information. It is an archive of the articles from the Businessworld newspaper since 1994.

As a BusinessWorld print subscriber, are we entitled to free access to Codex?

Access to the Codex service is offered free to BusinessWorld newspaper annual subscribers. New BusinessWorld Annual Subscribers are entitled to three (3) months free trial to Codex. You can visit the site and have a summary of the articles you are searching for. Just type-in the subject in the search box and the related articles will be shown.

How much is a Codex subscription?

Unlimited

Local Users:
Annual - PhP 2,545.50
Semi-Annual - Php 1,273.00

International Users:
Annual - US$57
Semi-Annual - US$29

All rates are VAT inclusive

On Demand*

Php 60 = 1 article (4 credits)
Minimum of P300 per load OR
5 articles (20 credits)

How can I pay for the subscription?

You can choose from the following modes of payment:

a) CREDIT CARD:

For local subscription, we accept VISA, MASTERCARD, BPI Express Credit, American Express and Diners Club credit cards.

For international subscription, we accept American Express,
Diners International and VISA credit cards.

b) CASH or CHEQUE

For local subscriptions:

You can deposit your payment to the account of BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation. at any branch of Bank of the Philippine Islands. Our current account number 3141-0676-71.

You also have the option of availing of our free pick-up service. Just send us a fax informing us of where and when we can have your payment picked up. (For Unlimited subscription only)

Note: Please make cheque payable to BUSINESSWORLD PUBLISHING CORPORATION.

How do I subscribe?

Online:

Choose the type of account you wish to avail; Unlimited or On Demand: Read the Terms of Agreement and complete the registration form.

Via Fax:

You may also download a PDF file of the subscription form and fax it to 535-9926. This requires a PDF reader.

Via Phone:

You may also call us at 535-9901 extension 706, 708 to 711 or email us at and we will send you a subscription form.

What is the difference between On Demand and Unlimited accounts?

What are the advantages/disadvantages for each?

Unlimited

Unlimited accounts enable the subscriber to access the entire Codex archive for one (1) year from start of subscription. Your one-year subscription entitles you to access an unlimited number of articles.

This type of account is ideal for those who need to access the archive on a regular basis and are searching for a fairly large amount of content. You simply have to renew your account when the subscription expires.

This account is available to both Philippine and international subscribers.

On Demand*

This system was made available for those with specific article requests who wish to quickly access the entire archive occasionally or for a limited period of time.

This type of account makes use of credits, which can be easily reloaded or recharged when you run out.

On Demand accounts are available only to Philippine subscribers and will expire in two (2) months from start of subscription, whether the account is active or not.

How do I change my username/password?

I forgot my username/password. What do I do?

Just e-mail us at requesting a status check or change of your account information and we will get in touch with you to verify your request prior to taking any necessary action.

I need more help!

For more help on matters not listed here, feel free to contact us at 535-9901, extensions 706, 708 to 711 or email us at