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Government raises growth outlook for exports, imports in 2026
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The government raised its export growth outlook due to stronger demand for its top shipments while import expansion estimates were tweaked to account for the heavier cost impact of oil prices on the import bill...
Government borrowings shrink to P108 billion
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The national government’s total gross borrowings declined in May as domestic debt issuance shrank despite external financing surging more than fourfold.
Government proposes P7.2 trillion national budget for 2027
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The government is seeking a higher P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, even as economic managers slash growth targets and revenues amid the impact of the US-Iran war, as well as the lingering effects of the flood...
GSIS backs Blancaflor appointment as board chair
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Government Service Insurance System  is counting on newly appointed board chair Ricardo Blancaflor’s legal and policy expertise to help steer its programs and broaden services for members and ret...
Budget gap widens to P198.5 billion in May
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The government swung back to a budget deficit in May as revenues declined amid the early remittance of dividends by state-owned agencies, while spending increased, the Bureau of the Treasury  said.
Bulacan flood control ‘BGC boys’ face P1.68 billion tax raps
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Internal Revenue  has secured clearance from the Department of Justice for the filing of 44 criminal tax cases against the so-called BGC Boys or Bulacan Group of Contractors – former officials...
Inflation, geopolitical tensions slash pre-need profit 88% in Q1
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine pre-need industry took a hit in the first quarter, with net income plummeting by 88.1 percent due to weaker trust fund income amid geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures.
GSIS allocates P69.1 million for quake damage claims
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The Government Service Insurance System has earmarked P69.1 million in loss reserves to cover initial claims for government properties damaged by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.
‘BIR, BOC revenue targets retained’
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The government has maintained collection targets for its two biggest revenue agencies despite a national energy emergency, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.
Government to borrow P1.12 trillion from domestic market
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Marcos administration will borrow as much as P1.12 trillion from the local debt market in the third quarter, leaning heavily on domestic financing amid global uncertainties.
Philippines eyes $1.5 billion ADB financing for ME crisis response
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 23, 2026 - 12:00am
The government is seeking up to $1.5 billion from the Asian Development Bank to support state programs aiming to cushion the economic shock from the Middle East crisis, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said....
4 more Discaya cars up for auction – BIR
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Prospective bidders may inspect the four luxury vehicles confiscated from detained contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya ahead of next week’s public auction, the Bureau of Internal Revenue said yester...
Infrastructure expenses decline anew in April
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Government infrastructure spending plunged again in April, falling 51.7 percent year-on-year, as the Department of Public Works and Highways continues to face delayed budget execution, unfinished projects and...
Customs seizes P7.2 billion in illegal tobacco products
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated about P7.2 billion worth of illicit tobacco and e-cigarette products since January, as authorities continue to intensify intelligence and enforcement operations.
Freeze on adjustments in InstaPay, PESONet transfer fees lifted
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The moratorium on fee increases for InstaPay and PESONet transactions has been lifted, allowing payment service providers to adjust charges under a new pricing framework for electronic fund transfers.
Philippines raises $2.5 billion from global bonds
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines has raised $2.5 billion from a triple-tranche sale of dollar-denominated global bonds that drew strong investor demand, marking its second foray in the international debt market this year. aIn a statement,...
DBM releases P362 million for Mindanao quake aid
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 18, 2026 - 12:00am
 The Department of Budget and Management has released an initial P362 million to jumpstart the rehabilitation of Mindanao communities struck by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake last June 8.
Landbank, NIA expand financing for irrigated areas
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
State-run agencies Land Bank of the Philippines and the National Irrigation Administration have partnered to improve access to affordable financing in irrigated areas.
GSIS to deploy subsidy for college STEM students
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Government Service Insurance System will roll out a new subsidy program providing P15,000 per academic year to eligible students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses.
Pag-IBIG launches cash assistance to cushion US-Iran war impact
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Home Development Mutual Fund or the Pag-IBIG Fund has launched a new cash assistance program for urgent needs to help members cope with rising household expenses amid the Middle East war.
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