Sunday, 9 August 2026
27 Jul 2026
8:06AM
DTI, DOF secure grant to advance SME COMPETE+ project
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Finance (DOF), the World Bank, and KfW Development Bank have taken a major step toward launching the SME COMPETE+ Project after formally exchanging a grant facility that will finance the initiative's preparatory phase.
21 Jul 2026
11:51AM
DOF chief Frederick Go spearheads new FDI data-sharing system
The government has established a new data-sharing framework among key economic agencies to improve the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the country's foreign direct investment (FDI) statistics, supporting evidence-based policymaking and efforts to strengthen the Philippines' investment climate.
13 Jul 2026
5:52PM
DOF chief Frederick Go launches LRT-2 cashless payments with P1 fare promo
Finance Secretary Frederick Go on Monday introduced Light Rail Transit Line 2’s (LRT-2) cashless fare payment system, with a two-week P1 fare offer aimed at encouraging commuters to try the new platform.
9 Jul 2026
6:09PM
BDO joins banks waiving digital transfer fees for InstaPay, PESONet
The Sy family-controlled Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. (BDO), the country’s largest bank, has waived fees for InstaPay and PESONet transfers made through its BDO Online and BDO Pay platforms, joining a growing number of Philippine banks removing charges for digital fund transfers.
29 Jun 2026
12:59PM
ICC clears LRT1 common station, 3 other key projects
The government has approved four major public investment projects aimed at improving public transport, expanding access to technical skills, unlocking clean energy investments and strengthening disaster resilience.
24 Jun 2026
8:47AM
DOF sees National Single Window cutting red tape, boosting trade flow
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to streamline trade processes and reduce bureaucratic hurdles as the government advances digital reforms aimed at improving the country's competitiveness and ease of doing business.
29 May 2026
12:03PM
New Philippines-Japan tax deal aims to unlock capital, jobs
The Philippines and Japan have agreed to overhaul a decades-old tax treaty, removing a key friction point for businesses as Manila pushes to attract more foreign capital and deepen ties with one of its largest investors.
23 May 2026
9:51AM
PH looks to AIIB for support on energy, digitalization push
The Philippine government is exploring partnerships with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in digitalization and energy as part of efforts to improve the country’s business environment and accelerate economic growth.
14 Apr 2026
4:38PM
BOC extends importer accreditation to 3 years, cuts fees
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has extended the validity of importer accreditation to three years and reduced associated fees, in a move aimed at streamlining trade processes, cutting compliance costs, and supporting the steady flow of goods into the country.
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