The Philippines is advancing plans for a sustainable and resilient future, with a focus on clean energy, economic growth, and stronger public-private partnerships, officials said at the Pilipinas Conference 2025.
Fuel prices will see mixed changes this week, with gasoline dropping slightly while diesel and kerosene rise. The various retailers will implement the adjustments by Tuesday morning.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), under the direct supervision of newly minted Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go, on Monday announced the immediate and temporary suspension of all field audits and related operations, including the issuance of Letters of Authority (LOAs) and Mission Orders (MOs), following widespread taxpayer concerns over audit practices.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has teamed up with SingX Singapore Pte. Ltd. to offer Overseas Filipinos in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia a faster, more secure, and fully digital way to send money to the Philippines any time of day.
Tecon Suape S.A. (TSSA), the Pernambuco-based container terminal of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has reinforced its green credentials after earning the 2025 Ocean Friend seal, one of Brazil’s key recognitions for environmental responsibility in port operations.
Bitget has provided high-speed Starlink internet to six schools in Surigao del Norte, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental, helping improve access to online learning in remote island communities.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has encouraged private hospital operators to tap the capital market to finance expansion and upgrades, citing growing funding needs in the healthcare sector.
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) has rolled out a slate of safety, emergency, and operational upgrades at Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) and Laguindingan International Airport (LIA), reinforcing reliability at two of the country’s busiest provincial gateways.