Friday, 10 July 2026
1 day ago
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.
9 Apr 2026
4:25PM
Bureau of Customs hits record P239B in Q1 as Discaya luxury car auctions boost haul
The Bureau of Customs delivered a record P239 billion in first-quarter collections, with revenues partly boosted by the auction of seized luxury vehicles owned by the Discaya family tied to flood control projects.
1 Apr 2026
1:07PM
PH seeks to cancel unused Cebu BRT loan funds
CEBU CITY — The Philippines is seeking to cancel unused portions of the funding for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project, with its closing date now less than six months away.
29 Mar 2026
10:58AM
DOF chief Go locks in Japan funding to cut traffic, boost Mindanao growth
Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go has secured fresh Japanese funding to accelerate two major infrastructure projects aimed at easing congestion in Metro Manila and unlocking growth in Mindanao.
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