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BIR releases P23.6 billion in tax refunds
Tax refunds to taxpayers and businesses almost doubled to P23.67 billion from January to September, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
Read more →DA sets aside P9.7 billion for El Niño response
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has earmarked P9.7 billion to fund additional response measures ahead of the “very strong” El Niño episode next month.
Read more →DOLE, DPWH post lowest NCA utilization rates
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 the lowest utilization rates among major departments.
Read more →Financial resilience
A career professional narrated his financial life story. He said he spent his 30s earning well and his 40s discovering that earning well and building well are two entirely different skills.
Read more →FPH ready to buy back more shares
First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH) of the Lopez Group is ready to buy back more shares to boost its stock price, which the company believes is currently undervalued.
Read more →ICTSI buys out partner in Brazil logistics firm
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is buying out its partner in a full intermodal logistics provider that offers eco-efficient solutions to users of the Port of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Read more →IFC greenlights P4.4 billion bet on GCash IPO
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) has approved its P4.4-billion investment in the initial public offering (IPO) of GCash operator Mynt Inc.
Read more →Jobstreet launches AI engine for employers
Jobstreet by SEEK has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) into its platform, designed to help employers make quicker and informed recruitment decisions.
Read more →Let the science speak
Established under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, the fuel marking program serves as the country’s frontline defense against the entry of smuggled fuel by introducing microscopic chemical markers into taxed petroleum products.
Read more →Malampaya gas flows again to Ilijan power plant
The 1,200-megawatt Ilijan power plant in Batangas is once again running on indigenous natural gas from the country’s Malampaya deep water gas-to-power project.
Read more →PAL to launch direct flights to India in December
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is strengthening links between the Philippines and India, with plans to launch nonstop services from Manila to Delhi and Mumbai in December.
Read more →Philippines home prices post slowest growth in 7 years
Residential property price growth nearly stalled in the second quarter, posting its weakest annual increase since the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) began the current data series in 2019 as falling prices outside Metro Manila offset stronger gains in the capital region.
Read more →Philippines rice imports may climb to 5.7 million metric tons next year – USDA
The Philippines may import up to 5.7 million metric tons (MT) of rice in 2027 to secure adequate stocks amid the potential decline in production due to El Niño.
Read more →‘Philippines should not revive Bataan nuclear plant’
The Philippines should abandon plans to rehabilitate the long-mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) and instead build a new facility to ensure the safety of Filipinos, according to Sen. Erwin Tulfo.
Read more →PNB Holdings debuts on PSE, eyes redevelopment of prime assets
PNB Holdings Corp. made its stock market debut yesterday through a listing by way of introduction, opening its shares to public trading as the real estate company prepares to redevelop prime properties in Makati and Pasay.
Read more →PSAC seeks 4-year delay in property valuation reform
The Private Sector Advisory Council Infrastructure Sector (PSAC-Infra) is pushing to delay the implementation of the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) to 2031 amid higher financing and construction costs.
Read more →Semirara coal auction restarts next month
The auction for the country’s largest coal mine on Semirara Island in Antique is set to be relaunched next month as the Department of Energy (DOE) moves to finalize recalibrated bidding rules.
Read more →SwiftPay adds Billease installment option
Payment platform SwiftPay has integrated Billease installment payments into its online checkout, giving eligible customers the option to pay for purchases over six, nine, 12, 18 or 24 months.
Read more →Philippines’ BFSI sector accelerates into the future as WFIS 2026 unites 1,000+ leaders
It was two days of intense discussions driven by some of the most influential leaders in the region’s banking, insurance and fintech ecosystem.
Read more →Philippine managers cut hours of reporting to minutes using everyday AI tools
The examples are participant-reported, the AI-assisted times include review and corrections and results vary by task.
Read more →Mynt IPO gains global spotlight amid CEO Sazon's UN Summit message
Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon’s call for Filipinos to be allowed to “borrow with dignity” has placed financial empowerment at the center of the company’s global narrative at a pivotal moment.
Read more →DOE sees P8 diesel price rollback by end-September
The P8 per liter rollback on diesel, P6 on kerosene and P0.90 in gasoline, are expected next week.
Read more →Aboitiz earns top honors at 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards
Aboitiz earned two top honors at the 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards, with Aboitiz Economic Estates named Best Industrial Developer and Ajoya Cabanatuan recognized as Best Masterplanned Development.
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