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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.
18 Mar 2026
4:23PM
PH secures P12B KfW funding for blue economy push
The Philippine government has secured €200 million (about P12 billion) in development financing from Germany’s KfW Development Bank to scale up marine protection and unlock economic opportunities for more than three million Filipinos dependent on coastal resources.
17 Mar 2026
9:00AM
DOF chief pushes wider insurance access as premiums hit P500B
As more Filipinos embrace the insurance mindset, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said the government will continue strengthening the insurance industry to ensure financial protection reaches more families and communities, particularly the underserved.
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.
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