"By establishing transparent and well-defined processes for VAT incentives on indigenous natural gas, we strengthen both the competitiveness of cleaner energy sources and the integrity of our tax system,” says Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE PHOTO

DOF, BIR grant VAT exemption for natural gas transactions

The Department of Finance (DOF), upon the recommendation of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), issued new revenue regulations granting value-added tax (VAT) exemption...
Diesel prices are expected to drop by 10 to 30 centavos per liter next week while gasoline might go down by 20 centavos or no change at all. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Diesel prices seen hitting P130-P140/liter

The Philippines was hit by yet another “significant jump” in fuel prices this week, with diesel prices soaring to nearly P150 a liter, Energy...
High-rise buildings in the Ortigas Business District in Pasig City looms large in the horizon as seen through a drone shot in November 2025. Moody’s Analytics cut its growth forecast for the Philippines in 2026 to 4.9 percent, from 5.1 percent previously. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

MidEast crisis to cap Philippine growth through 2028

The Philippine economy is unlikely to reach its 6-percent growth potential this year and may not do so until the end of President Ferdinand...

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PCSO to Bring Top-Performing UltraPortable AI Xray Technology Tested by NASA to Batanes

QUEZON CITY — In support of the healthcare agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., residents of Batanes are set to receive world-class medical screening...

ArenaPlus unveils Playoffs MVP, a free-to-play prediction challenge with ₱1 Billion MVP Dream prize

MANILA, Philippines – ArenaPlus, the country’s number one PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook, is raising the stakes for sports fans with the launch of its free-to-play...
The Department of Tourism led by officer-in-charge Secretary Verna Buensuceso says the Philippines is looking to receive 127 cruise ship calls in 2026, describing this as a reflection of cruise operators’ “sustained engagement” with the country. PIA Photo

DOT holds 1st cruise tourism meet

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DOT) convened the first high-level meeting of the Philippine Cruise Tourism Development Committee following its reconstitution. The DOT yesterday said the...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says that under its Circular 1230 issued on Feb. 27, 2026, depositors may withdraw up to P1 million without enhanced due diligence. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOMBO RADYO CAUAYAN

BSP assures continued public services on Fridays

THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has assured that it will continue delivering public services on Fridays while supporting government-wide efforts to conserve energy. In...
A farmer spreads fertilizer granules as he walks through his rice field in Bambang town, Nueva Vizcaya province. KARLSTON LAPNITEN/FILE PHOTO/INQUIRER.NET

Fertilizer price hike to affect next rice harvest — farmers’ group

The impact of rising fertilizer prices driven by higher oil costs is expected to be felt in the next rice harvest, the Federation of...
Passengers head to a provincial bus terminal in Cubao, Quezon City ahead of the start of Holy Week in this file photo. Thousands of Filipinos are expected to flock to the provinces to mark the most sacred week in the liturgical year during the extended holiday. MARIA TAN, ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

Bus trips, flights reduced a week ahead of Holy Week

AS FUEL prices continue to rise, provincial buses have been forced to cut back on daily trips, prompting single mom Pearl Borjel to head...