A sharp spike in Guimaras’ average inflation was observed in 2022 at 7.0 percent, the highest in the eight-year period, before settling at 5.3 percent in both 2023 and 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. PSA PHOTO

Guimaras average inflation slows to 0.1% in 2025

GUIMARAS – The average inflation rate, or the rate of change in consumer prices, in this island province slowed to 0.1 percent in 2025,...
The first 100-peso Philippine Festival Commemorative coin launched by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas features Cebu's popular Sinulog Festival. The coin shows a female dancer holding an image of the Sto. Niño. BSP PHOTO

BSP launches festivals commemorative coin series

THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched the first of a series of 100-peso Philippine Festival Commemorative coins, but stock ran out quickly. The...

GCash launches In-App OTPs to strengthen security against phishing scams and fraud

GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, is rolling out its newest security feature, In-App OTPs (One-Time Passwords). By the first quarter of 2026, users will...

Smart Tech, Smaller Bills: Mastering the Art of Affordable Cooling with TCL’s T-AI Technology

With summer just a few months away, staying cool at home can feel like a challenge, especially when the thought of soaring electricity bills...

PlayTime Entertainment Expands Entertainment Ecosystem with Launch of PT Sports Following PT IDOL Debut

PlayTime Entertainment today announces the launch of PT Sports, the company’s newest business vertical, following the recent debut of PT IDOL. With PT Sports,...
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. maintained its market leadership in 2025, selling 229,447 units and capturing nearly half, or 49.49 percent, of total vehicle sales. TOYOTA MOTOR PHILIPPINES PHOTO

500K TARGET MISSED, Philippine car sales hit new record in 2025

VEHICLE sales in the country reached a new record high in 2025, topping the previous year’s figures despite a slowdown in the second half...
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) personnel assist taxpayers in filing their income taxes in this April 15, 2025 photo. The BIR has made available on its website an electronic, interactive digital tax calendar to guide taxpayers on deadlines and requirements and to encourage compliance with tax payment obligations. PNA PHOTO BY ROBERT OSWALD P. ALFILER

BIR introduces e-calendar for tax payment skeds, requirements

TAXPAYERS will now have access to a digital calendar that will guide them on when to pay their taxes and the requirements they need...
A retail attendant pumps fuel into a vehicle's tank. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Oil price hike of up to P1.40/liter set today

MOTORISTS nationwide will see a fresh round of fuel price hikes in the last week of January, with diesel prices increasing for the fifth...
The Ministry of Social Services and Development–BARMM partners with GCash to expand cashless disbursement under the FAST Project, enabling faster and more accessible delivery of social assistance through Bangsamoro Cards powered by GCash

Ministry of Social Services and Development-BARMM partners with GCash to expand cashless disbursement under...

The Ministry of Social Services and Development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MSSD-BARMM) has partnered with GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. talked to reporters in Manila. “Not soon,” he replied when asked if the peso could reach P60 per dollar. JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS/GMA INTEGRATED NEWS

BSP says peso unlikely to hit P60:$1 soon

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is not expecting the Philippine peso to hit the P60:$1 level anytime soon, saying it is closely monitoring...