March gov’t budget deficit widest in 15 months on revenue drop
THE Philippine government in March registered its largest budget deficit in 15 months as revenues contracted amid strong growth in spending.
The state’s fiscal shortfall...
98% of Filipinos eye local travel – study
A GREAT majority of Filipinos plan to travel locally this year, indicating a “promising” performance for the Philippines’ domestic tourism, a study by a...
Philippines seen to reach upper mid-income status by 2027
IT IS “more likely” that the Philippines would hit the elusive upper middle income status in 2027 rather than next year, as the local...
Copyright filings in Philippines up 24% in Q1
COPYRIGHT registrations filed with the government’s intellectual property (IP) office rose by 24.36 percent in the first three months of 2025, suggesting a growing...
DOF denies imposition of new taxes, warns vs disinformation
THE Department of Finance (DOF) denied reports alleging the imposition of new taxes, noting that the government's fiscal position remains robust.
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto...
Pag-IBIG Raises Cash Loan Entitlement, Eases Access for Members
Pag-IBIG Fund has upgraded its popular Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL), enabling members to borrow more, qualify sooner, and enjoy increased flexibility, affirming its dedication to...
Cosmetics industry seen to miss 6% growth goal in 2025
THE local cosmetics industry is estimated to grow by less than 6 percent this year, reaching just under P371.56 billion, weighed down by geopolitical...
Global Ka-Palawan Awards: Palawan Express Recognizes OFWs as Modern-Day Heroes, Gives Back to Sukis...
Palawan Express Pera Padala (PEPP), the money remittance arm of the Palawan Group of Companies, recently held a heartfelt tribute to the tireless efforts...
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to serve as polling centers for midterm elections
IN SUPPORT of the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) Mall Voting Program, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls will serve as official polling centers for the upcoming midterm...
CAAP shares tips on avoiding passport issues
THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) advised passengers travelling overseas to keep their passports in their possession and to closely monitor the...