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‘Weak peso may erode appeal of Philippines bonds to foreign funds’
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
With the peso emerging as the worst performing currency in Asia, rising currency risk could dim the appeal of Philippine bonds to foreign investors, potentially offsetting their yield advantage and pushing investors...
BIR allows VAT refunds for exporters
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Qualified export-oriented enterprises may claim refunds for value-added tax  paid on eligible local purchases and imports while waiting for their zero-rating certification from the Department of Trade and Industry,...
Pag-IBIG, SMDC team up for home financing program
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Pag-IBIG Fund has partnered with property developer SM Development Corp. (SMDC) to widen housing options available through the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program.
Debt servicing hits P140 billion in July
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The government’s debt service jumped to almost P140 billion in July, driven largely by higher interest payments and amortization, according to the Bureau of the Treasury’s latest cash operations rep...
SSS expands LoanLite access via UnionDigital
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Social Security System has made its microloan program available through UnionDigital Bank (UD), allowing eligible members to borrow up to P20,000 through its mobile application.
End parliamentary courtesy for OP, OVP budgets – watchdogs
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Lawmakers should stop giving the Office of the President and Office of the Vice President  a free pass during budget deliberations and subject their spending plans to the same scrutiny as other agencies, according...
P14 billion in calamity funds released as of August – DBM
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The government has released P14.02 billion in calamity funds as of end-August as it stepped up disaster response and repair efforts, with the bulk going to the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
MUPs to get 5% hike in base pay, allowances
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The Marcos administration is opening its purse wider for the men and women in uniform next year, pairing a base pay increase with P350 daily subsistence allowances, as well as beefing up budget allocations for the...
Business confidence collapses in July
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Business sentiment in the Philippines turned sour in July amid renewed concerns over hostilities in the Middle East and persistent inflationary pressures, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Maharlika investments hit P18.8 billion in 6 months
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Maharlika Investment Corp. ramped up its capital deployment in the first half, investing P18.8 billion across key industries, while it awaits the national government (NG)’s remaining P50-billion contribution...
Philippines debt pile grows to P19.39 trillion in July
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s outstanding debt climbed to P19.39 trillion in July as the government continued to tap domestic and external borrowings and as the depreciation of the local currency raised the peso value of its...
DBM OKs P8.68 billion for teachers’ pay raise
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Salary upgrades for 93,344 public school personnel are underway after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the release of an additional P8.68 billion to the Department of Education.
SSS investment income seen to hit P71.4 billion by year-end
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Social Security System  expects to generate P71.41 billion in investment income by year-end, helping lift its net income despite higher pension and other benefit payouts.
‘Global minimum tax to raise additional P24.4 billion revenues yearly’
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines could generate about P24.4 billion in additional annual revenue starting in 2029 under a proposed global minimum tax, the Department of Finance said.
Government to unload P69.9-billion budget for rice programs
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos is proposing P69.9 billion funding for three major rice programs next year as the government seeks to boost domestic production, raise farmers’ incomes and help keep rice affordable and accessible....
BIR to scrap VAT on system loss charges
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is preparing to scrap the 12-percent value added tax (VAT) on allowable system loss charges, a move that could lower electricity bills.
DBM Oks P10.38 billion for zero balance billing
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 2, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Budget and Management has approved the release of P10.38 billion to support the implementation of the Zero Balance Billing program, aimed at easing the financial burden of hospitalization...
DPWH fund utilization remains sluggish
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Despite bigger cash allocations to state agencies in the first seven months of the year, spending rate turned out to be uneven during the period, with the Department of Public Works and Highways – currently...
Government borrowings surge to P291 billion
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
The Marcos administration’s gross borrowings jumped by more than 75 percent in July from the previous year, driven by a surge in domestic borrowing as the government moved to plug the budget gap.
P735.56 billion ‘red flag’ items spotted in 2027 budget
by Aubrey Rose Inosante - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
A coalition of civil society organizations has flagged P735.56 billion in President Marcos’ proposed 2027 national budget as vulnerable to political intervention and insertions, raising concerns ahead...
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