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Philippines plugs scandals with fiscal fixes
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Almost a year after President Marcos scolded corrupt officials with a blunt “Mahiya naman kayo” as floodwaters swallowed towns and ghost projects surfaced, the government is still patching holes with...
Government borrowings swell on global bond issue
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Marcos administration’s gross borrowings more than doubled in June, driven by higher domestic debt and a global bond sale, bringing the first-half total to P1.82 trillion, data from the Bureau of the Treasury...
Government infrastructure spending extends decline in May
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Government infrastructure spending plunged by 35.3 percent in May as stricter vetting of payment claims and paperwork for contractors stalled disbursements, particularly for the Department of Public Works and Highways...
Pru Life UK unveils new product with guaranteed payouts
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Pru Life UK has introduced a new insurance plan offering guaranteed payouts, as Filipinos seek predictable income amid market volatility.
Budget gap widens to P786.8 billion in H1
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines booked a wider budget deficit of P786.8 billion in the first half, but still below the programmed level as revenue collection growth outpaced state spending.Data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed...
Pag-IBIG housing loans surge to P69.2 billion
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Housing loan releases by Home Mutual Development Fund or Pag?IBIG Fund climbed by 15 percent to P69.19 billion in the first half from P60.25 billion a year ago, lifted by a surge in socialized housing under the Expanded...
BIR issues rules on creditable withholding tax
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 23, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued a clarification on the application of creditable withholding tax to top withholding agents amid transactions involving manufacturers and direct importers of covered goods...
Landbank boosts account security with insurance program
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 22, 2026 - 12:00am
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines is strengthening its account security with an insurance product aimed at shielding depositors from the growing risks of ATM withdrawal fraud and robbery.
Manulife Investment tops UITF rankings
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corp. has seized the top spots in the Philippine unit investment trust fund rankings after posting standout gains for its equity and fixed income funds in the first...
DBM releases 90% of 2026 national budget
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The government has released 89.9 percent of the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget as of end-June, though the pace remains slower than last year, the Department of Budget and Management said.
BIR clarifies rules on one-time property transactions
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued a guide clarifying rules for one-time property tax transactions.
IC clears gender-specific insurance, HMO products
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Insurance Commission (IC) has approved a fresh batch of gender-specific insurance and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) offerings, widening coverage for women’s health risks such as breast cancer, reproductive...
Government sells idle Atrium property in Makati for P1 billion
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Marcos administration has sealed the P1-billion sale of Atrium of Makati to Sanpiro Realty Development Corp., one of the four idle assets lined up for disposal in 2026 as the government accelerates efforts to...
BOC’s Nepomuceno caps first year with revenue gains
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno capped his first year in office with stronger revenue collections despite the Middle East crisis, while intensifying enforcement and pursuing reforms to rebuild...
Gaming hits snag, slumps further in Q2
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine gaming industry remained under pressure in the second quarter of 2026 as the Middle East crisis kept tourists and high rollers away, dampening spending among e-games players as well.
Philippines secures $6.78 million grant for climate investments
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines has secured a $6.78-million technical assistance grant from the Green Climate Fund aimed at boosting the country’s capacity to access, develop and implement climate investments, the Department...
GSIS hikes funeral benefit to P50,000
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 15, 2026 - 12:00am
e Government Service Insurance System has raised its funeral benefit for government workers and qualified pensioners to P50,000 for all claims.
More GOCCs eyed for P1 billion dividend club
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Finance Secretary Frederick Go hopes more state-run firms will break into the P1-billion dividend mark next year, with remittances expected to hit a record P147.15 billion by year-end.
Rules set for P12.31 billion in free college program
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 13, 2026 - 12:00am
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have issued guidelines for the release of P12.31 billion to plug funding deficiencies in the government’s free college...
Philippines secures $60 million grant from MCC
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - July 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The US Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) has approved a $60 million grant for the Philippines to advance energy security and governance reforms, according to the Department of Finance (DOF).
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