Under the Pag-IBIG Housing Loan for the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program, first-time homebuyers may avail of the subsidized 3 percent interest rate for the first five years of the loan.

Pag-IBIG Fund rolls out special 3% loan rate under Expanded 4PH to make housing...

PAG-IBIG Fund announced on July 25 that it is offering a special subsidized interest rate of 3 percent per annum for the first five...
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Travel tax payments now accepted on ‘eGovPH Super app’

FILIPINOS and certain foreign passport holders traveling overseas may now pay their travel tax through the one-stop shop eGovPH Super App. The travel tax...
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto says the government is looking to increase revenues from the online gambling industry, as integrated resorts also involved in online games are now charged 25% of their gross gaming revenues. DOF PHOTO

PH mulls higher license fees for online gambling

PHILIPPINE financial regulators are eyeing an increase in license fees for online gambling companies, as officials study stricter regulations from the industry after being...
The Manila South Harbor in this photo taken in May 2025. An official of a business group on Monday, July 28, 2025, said they remain optimistic for strong inflows of foreign investments since government measures are supportive. PNA PHOTO BY YANCY LIM

Biz group head optimistic for FDIs to PH

INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDIs) to the Philippines are expected to remain robust vis-à-vis the supportive government measures, an official of a business...
Jacqueline Tan-Sainz, president and CEO of First Standard Finance Corporation, received the Best Woman CEO in Strategic Leadership-Finance award at the Women's Tabloid Awards 2025, recognizing her as a significant leader in the global financial sector.

First Standard’s Jacqueline Tan-Sainz earns global recognition as Best Woman CEO in Finance

FIRST Standard Finance Corporation is proud to announce that its esteemed president and CEO, Jacqueline Tan-Sainz, has been honored as the "Best Woman CEO...

Oil firms to adjust prices today

OIL firms have announced price adjustments on July 29, but areas affected by recent storms have been excluded. In separate advisories, Seaoil and Jetti said...
Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez says the 19% tariff rate on Philippine exports to the United States may still be subject to adjustment before the August 1, 2025 deadline. SCREENGRABBED FROM RTVM YT CHANNEL

19% tariff on PH exports to US temporary — PH Ambassador to US

THE 19% tariff rate on Philippine exports to the United States, agreed upon during the meeting between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and U.S....

DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation bring urgent relief to storm-hit Cavite

BingoPlus Foundation, the social development arm of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., continues to deliver critical relief to storm-stricken communities, reaching hundreds of families in Cavite...
United for seamless transport fare payments: (from left to right) VISA Country Manager Jeffrey Navarro, Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon, DOTr Secretary Vince B. Dizon, DICT Secretary Henry Rhoel R. Aguda, BSP Monetary Board Member Walter C. Wassmer, G-Xchange President and CEO Ren-ren Reyes, LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz and Executive Vice President Leila C. Martin, and BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto E. Tangonan join forces to pilot contactless fare payments at MRT-3 under the Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS).

LANDBANK powers cashless fare payments in MRT-3

LANDBANK reinforced its role as a key enabler of convenient and cashless commuting with the successful pilot launch of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr)...

PCSO at the Forefront of Healthcare Accessibility

In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has made remarkable progress in bringing health...