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Government borrowings down 72 percent in August
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The national government slashed its gross borrowings by 72.2 percent in August from a year earlier, as the absence of a retail Treasury bond (RTB) sale pulled down domestic borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury...
DOLE, DPWH post lowest NCA utilization rates
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Several national government agencies had yet to fully utilize their cash allocations as of end-August, with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) posting...
Al-Amanah Bank to finance LGU projects next year
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines will begin financing local government units (LGUs) next year to address underfunding and support infrastructure deficits and basic public services.
BIR releases P23.6 billion in tax refunds
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Tax refunds to taxpayers and businesses almost doubled to P23.67 billion from January to September, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
Budget deficit bloats to P161.3 billion in August
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The national government’s budget deficit widened by 90.2 percent in August as public  spending surged, driven  by nearly P60 billion in support for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth),...
At least P30 billion retail T-bonds up for grabs
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The national government will offer at least P30 billion in retail treasury bonds starting next week, as investors seek safer and more stable investments amid market volatility.
Buncio named deputy insurance commissioner
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The Insurance Commission  has appointed veteran banking executive Nikolai Buncio as deputy insurance commissioner, heading the regulator’s Financial Examination Group.
BTr expects lower volume from RTB issue
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines is planning to raise a smaller amount from its planned retail treasury bond  sale as it weighs other funding options for the rest of the year, the Bureau of the Treasury said.
BIR issues electronic invoicing guidelines
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued the implementing rules for electronic invoicing ahead of the Dec. 31 deadline, a major step toward revolutionizing invoicing and tax administration in the country.
JTI fires up P2.1 billion investments into Batangas plant
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
 JTI International Asia Manufacturing Corp.  has invested P2.1 billion more in its manufacturing facility in Batangas, adding a new dry ice expanded tobacco (DIET) plant and doubling the capacity of its...
LPG, kerosene excise tax to be suspended
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
A recommendation to suspend excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene is expected to reach the Office of the President in a few days, paving the way for a potential announcement next week.
Japan firms want stronger ties with ASEAN
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Japanese firms are seeking to deepen their role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations beyond merely submitting policy recommendations as the bloc moves toward its 2045 vision.
BOC files raps vs 9 personnel over ‘chicken lollipops’
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 23, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Customs yesterday filed criminal cases against 14 people, including nine BOC officials and personnel, over shipments allegedly misdeclared as “chicken lollipops” but found to contain agricultural...
Islamic bank to expand financing for halal MSMEs
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines is looking to expand financing for businesses in the halal industry, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises as the government seeks to tap a rising...
SSS disburses P170 billion loans
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Social Security System loan portfolio has reached around P170 billion year-to-date, largely comprising salary loans.
GSIS hikes emergency loan assistance for calamity victims
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The allocation for emergency loan assistance for members and pensioners of the Government Service Insurance System displaced by flooding in Luzon and Mindanao has been increased to nearly P8 billion.
Maxicare rebrands life insurance unit
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Maxicare Group has rebranded MaxiLife as Maxicare Insurance as it moves to integrate its insurance business with its broader health care operations.
GOCC subsidies slump over 30 percent in July
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Government subsidies to state-owned corporations fell by 30.5 percent in July, largely reflecting lower support for the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA).
BIR sets up tax assistance for micro, small businesses
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has rolled out a taxpayer assistance and mentoring program for micro and small businesses in Makati, helping them comply with their tax obligations.
BIR on high alert for illicit vapes
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is stepping up enforcement against illicit vape and tobacco products as demand typically peaks ahead of the Christmas season.
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