Monday, 9 March 2026
16 Feb 2026
12:47PM
SSS reserve fund tops P1 trillion in record year
The Social Security System (SSS) delivered its strongest financial performance in history in 2025, with its reserve fund surpassing the P1 trillion mark for the first time — a milestone officials say reinforces pension security for millions of Filipino members.
12 Feb 2026
1:31PM
OECD survey debut signals confidence in PH economy, says DOF chief
Global confidence in the Philippine economy received a fresh boost as the country secured its inaugural inclusion in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Economic Survey.
3 Feb 2026
4:31PM
PH, Japan update tax treaty to deepen investment ties
The Philippines and Japan have finalized an updated Double Taxation Convention (DTC) following formal negotiations held from Jan. 27 to 30, 2026, marking a key step in keeping bilateral economic ties modern and responsive to the evolving global business environment.
20 Jan 2026
8:20AM
No CARS pullout, gov’t says amid FY2026 budget confusion
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Department of Finance (DOF) jointly clarified that the veto of the CARS Program item in the FY2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) does not signal a withdrawal of government support for the automotive industry.
2 Jan 2026
3:24PM
Go backs SSS micro-loans to curb loan sharks
The Social Security System (SSS) is targeting a first-half 2026 pilot rollout of its proposed micro-loan program to expand access to safe and affordable short-term credit for its members.
20 Dec 2025
9:47AM
DOF rolls out mining law IRR to cut risk, attract capital
Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go has issued the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12253, a key reform aimed at simplifying mining taxes, boosting investor confidence, and securing the government’s fair share from the country’s mineral resources.
16 Dec 2025
7:04AM
DOF approves easing of reporting rules for micro enterprises
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has secured approval from the Department of Finance (DOF) to simplify reportorial requirements for micro enterprises, allowing them to submit certified financial statements instead of audited ones.
26 Nov 2025
10:33AM
Business groups back reforms to ease tax audits and boost fairness
Two of the country’s largest business organizations expressed strong support for the Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue following the suspension of all field audits and related enforcement actions under Revenue Memorandum Circular RMC 107-2025.
16 Sep 2025
2:44PM
Recto to GOCCs: You are people-owned, serve with integrity
Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) are being reminded that their true ownership lies with the Filipino people—and that good governance must steer all their operations.
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