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Philippines eyes 10 double taxation agreements
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine government is pursuing 10 double taxation agreements with various countries, following last month’s signing of a renegotiated agreement with Japan, according to the Department of Finan...
Government debt service climbs to P315 billion
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine debt service bill swelled to about P315 billion in April, with the bulk channeled to amortization payments to domestic lenders, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.
Manulife, MCBL launch investment-linked savings plan for critical illness
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Manulife Philippines and Manulife China Bank Life launched a new investment-linked savings plan that doubles as critical illness and life insurance coverage, aimed at helping Filipinos stay financially prepared...
DBP, Quezon-based rural bank ink P100 million loan deal
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
State-run Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has approved a P100-million credit assistance to Quezon-based rural lender Bayanihan Bank Inc. to boost financing for small-scale farmers and fisherfolk looking...
BIR: Lifeline subsidy, GEA-All fees not taxable
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has clarified that lifeline subsidy and the green energy auction allowance (GEA-All) are not subject to output value-added tax (VAT) or creditable withholding taxes, citing that...
ME war, e-wallet delinking to drag gaming revenues
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine gaming industry is bracing for a downturn this year, with gross gaming revenues (GGR) projected to fall as low as P320 billion amid delinking order and the US-Iran war weighing on household spend...
PRA: 2 reclamation projects to resume soon
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Reclamation Authority is optimistic that two key projects are likely to resume soon despite rising supply costs tied to the Middle East crisis and lingering suspensions.
As of June 2: Customs posts record P11.3 billion surplus
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Customs  opened the year with a revenue surplus of P11.3 billion as of June 2, banking on tighter assessments and collection efficiency to hit its newly raised P1-trillion target for the year...
Debt dips to P18.47 trillion
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines saw a lower outstanding debt stock as of end-April, as repayments of domestic securities tempered the impact of a weakening peso, according to the Bureau of the Treasury.
MediCard launches emergency care for gig workers
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Recognizing a critical gap in healthcare access, MediCard Philippines has launched an affordable healthcare plan tailored for Filipinos in the gig economy and informal sector, who often lack traditional health ...
Landbank scraps online fees for select government payments
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Land Bank of the Philippines will waive convenience fees on select online government transactions for the rest of the year, providing financial relief to Filipinos facing global economic pressures.
Government borrowings fall sharply in April
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines posted a sharp drop in gross borrowings in April on the back of a 68-percent decrease in domestic financing, according to the Bureau of the Treasury.
Philippine insurance market seen outpacing global growth
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - May 30, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine insurance industry is expected to expand faster than the global market over the next decade, with annual growth projected at 9.6 percent, according to the latest Allianz Global Insurance report. ...
Philippines, Japan seal updated tax treaty
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - May 30, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines and Japan have signed a revamped tax treaty that scraps the risk of double taxation on income earned in both countries, a move expected to cut business costs and improve tax predictability, according...
Pag-IBIG Fund raises limit on housing loans to P10 million
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - May 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Home Development Mutual Fund or the Pag-IBIG Fund has raised its maximum housing loan amount per borrower to P10 million, aimed at easing the volume of unsold units and expanding affordable long-term home credit...
Budget releases up, utilization eases in 4 months
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - May 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The national government raised its cash allocation releases to state departments in the first four months, although utilization slightly slowed,  according to the Department of Budget and Management.
Casino jackpots taxable as ‘winnings,’ BIR says
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - May 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has moved to end confusion over the tax treatment of gambling prizes, saying casino jackpots and similar winnings are subject to a final withholding tax.
Maharlika seals pact with energy agencies to modernize Mindoro grid
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - May 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Maharlika Investment Corp. has inked a cooperation agreement with the country’s top energy agencies to rehabilitate and develop the power transmission system of Mindoro Island.
Budget surplus narrows to P31.4 billion
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - May 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines swung back to a budget surplus in April, but the excess narrowed to P31 billion as collections were tempered by the one-month extension in the deadline in the filing and payment of income tax.
PNB taps IBM versus production slowdowns
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - May 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Philippine National Bank has completed a core banking modernization initiative project with IBM, eliminating production slowdowns and reducing batch processing time by 75 percent.
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