The Bureau of Internal Revenue calls on taxpayers to file their annual income tax returns and settle their tax dues before April 15, 2025 to avoid penalties. GMA REGIONAL TV ONE NORTH CENTRAL LUZON FILE PHOTO

How to file income tax returns

THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) is issuing a final call to taxpayers to file their annual income tax returns (AITRs) today, April 15,...
Locals pick through a variety of fresh produce from ambulant vendors stationed outside the La Paz Public Market in Iloilo City on April 12, 2026. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Marcos lowers tariff on imported food to temper domestic prices

THE PHILIPPINES will soon impose a lower tariff on imported food to temper domestic prices as oil shocks persist, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said...

Commanding the Future: How TCL Technology Powers the Modern Woman

The landscape of womanhood continues to evolve. Today’s women are shaping their own paths, leading in their careers, nurturing their families, and pursuing passions...
Negros Island Region’s inflation in March 2026 was mainly driven by housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, which jumped to 8.2 percent from -1.0 percent in February. Photo shows police personnel joining the monitoring of fuel prices conducted by the Bacolod City Government on March 9, 2026. BACOLOD CITY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE PHOTO

Negros Island logs lowest inflation among 18 regions in March 2026

THE NEGROS Island Region (NIR) posted the lowest inflation rate in the country at 1.5 percent in March, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported...
The Bureau of Local Government Finance recognizes Roxas City as top 4 in Year-on-Year Growth in Locally Sourced Revenues for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and top 6 in Collection Efficiency of Locally Sourced Revenues for 2021. Roxas City Mayor Ronnie Dadivas attributed these recognitions to the cooperation of all stakeholders. Photo shows the small fisherfolks and motorboat operators in Roxas City who received fuel subsidy from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources on Friday, August 5, 2022. MAYOR RONNIE DADIVAS/FACEBOOK

DA rolls out P75-M fuel assistance for fisherfolk

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) announced yesterday a P75-million fuel assistance for fisherfolk amid the continuous increases of fuel costs and the ongoing market...

BIR expands VAT-exempt medicines list to over 2,263 drugs

THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 27-2026 on April 8, 2026, publishing the FDA-endorsed full list of VAT-exempt...

FIRB allows up to 90% WFH for ecozone firms

THE FISCAL Incentives Review Board (FIRB) has approved the immediate and temporary implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for ecozone businesses amid a national energy...

From One City to a Power Network: The Rise of a Trusted Energy Provider...

ILOILO CITY — The story of transformation in Western Visayas is often told through skylines, investments, and economic growth. But behind it all is something...
A vibrant mix of new retail, dining, and entertainment concepts continues to shape the evolving lifestyle landscape of Festive Walk Iloilo, reinforcing its role as a key destination within Megaworld's Iloilo Business Park. As fresh brands arrive and experiences expand, the township reflects the growing sophistication and dynamic spirit of Iloilo’s urban community.

Festive Walk Iloilo Welcomes New Wave of Retail, Dining, and Entertainment

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — A new wave of retail, dining, and entertainment experiences is redefining Iloilo’s lifestyle landscape as Festive Walk Iloilo continues to...

PCSO donates mobility 17 aids to Capiz 2nd District

Photos by Edwin B. Lovino THE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) reaffirmed its commitment to delivering compassionate and concrete assistance to Filipinos through its social...