Senator Bong Go aids Jaro, Iloilo City fire victims, pushes stronger disaster preparedness and...

On Monday, March 2, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go pushed for stronger disaster preparedness and fire safety measures as he dispatched his team to extend...
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 raises cash withdrawal due diligence threshold to P1 million

THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has raised the cash withdrawal threshold triggering enhanced due diligence (EDD) to P1 million from P500,000. In a statement...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue will allow filing and payment of 2021 income tax returns (ITRs) until April 18

BIR warns public vs falling for fake tax payment reminder

THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Tuesday, March 3, warned the public against falling for a fake tax payment reminder that is currently...
Watsons Nationwide Sale returns this March 13 to 15, giving Club members access to thousands of deals and stackable promos

Watsons Nationwide Sale Returns to Iloilo with 1,000 + Stackable Offers for Members on...

The biggest way to save is back as the Watsons Nationwide Sale, exclusive for Watsons Club members, returns from March 13 to 15. Across...
A gasoline attendant fills up a vehicle at a petroleum station in Quezon City on March 2, 2026. Motorists are paying more for petroleum products this week following a major price hike on March 3 amid the strikes between the United States and Iran. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

Energy shock from Middle East conflict to test Philippine economy

The Philippines may emerge as one of Asia’s economic losers amid the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, analysts warned, as higher global oil...
A gasoline attendant fills up a vehicle at a petroleum station in Quezon City on March 2, 2026. Motorists are paying more for petroleum products this week following a major price hike on March 3 amid the strikes between the United States and Iran. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

Staggered hikes eyed if oil prices surge amid airstrikes

The government will work with local oil companies on the possibility of a staggered implementation of price increases should fuel prices continue to surge...
The slow processing of business permit applications in the Philippines hurts micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the most. Thus, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry will work hand-in-hand with the Anti-Red Tape Authority so problems can be solved quickly. PNA PHOTO BY ROBINSON NIÑAL JR.

Biz groups working with ARTA to speed up business permit reform

BUSINESS groups are working with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to help speed up the process of getting business permits in the Philippines. In a...
Finance Secretary Frederick Go says the government, in the coming years, will be more reliant on Public-Private Partnerships as alternative to concessional financing. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE PHOTO

P2.9-trillion PPP projects in the pipeline – gov’t data

THE PHILIPPINES currently has 247 projects worth P2.98 trillion in the pipeline to be undertaken by the government and the private sector, data from...
The Palawan Group of Companies joined the 30th Panagbenga Festival as an official sponsor, celebrating alongside the Cordillera community.

Palawan Group Supports Panagbenga in Celebration of Filipino Culture

The Palawan Group of Companies joined the vibrant festivities of the 30th Panagbenga Festival, celebrating alongside the people of Baguio City and Benguet Province...
The Bureau of Customs says that the existing policies on the bringing in and taking out of Philippine and foreign currencies are meant to guide travelers, not burden them. BOC/FACEBOOK PHOTO

BOC reminds travelers of existing rules on currency declaration

THE BUREAU of Customs (BOC) reminded travelers about the existing policies on the bringing in and taking out of Philippine and foreign currencies. Under current...