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DOF consultations to shape ProGRESS tax reform bill

The Department of Finance (DOF) has opened nationwide consultations on the proposed ProGRESS Bill, putting its next tax reform package before businesses, taxpayers, and other stakeholders as the government refines the measure ahead of its legislative push.

GCash launches instant digital tax refund service for Filipino travelers across 16 countries

GCash has officially rolled out its Digital Tax Refund service, allowing Filipino travelers shopping abroad to receive eligible tax refunds in mere minutes directly into their GCash wallets—a major upgrade from the weeks-long processing times that came with traditional bank or credit card refund claims.

Pru Life UK, Shinagawa PH team up for enhanced health and wellness benefits

Pru Life UK has entered into a strategic partnership with Shinagawa Philippines to deliver exclusive health and wellness discounts to its eligible customers, licensed agents, and employees—an initiative that underscores the insurer’s expanding focus on holistic wellbeing alongside its core financial protection offerings.

PAL takes delivery of fourth Airbus A350-1000, boosting fleet strength and long-haul connectivity

The Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier, has received its fourth Airbus A350-1000, advancing its fleet modernization drive while expanding capacity for travelers on key international routes.

DMCI Mining eyes P6.8B from Long Point

DMCI Mining Inc. expects its Long Point nickel project in this coastal town of Palawan to become a major revenue driver as production builds up at a mineral resource far larger and potentially richer than its recently decommissioned Berong Nickel Mine.

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Households and businesses signal turnaround as economic optimism rebounds

Economic sentiment across the Philippines is turning a corner as both families and business owners show growing confidence in their financial future.

Gilas 3×3 women settle for silver, men fall short 

The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 teams discovered on Friday that sometimes the basket simply refuses to cooperate. Both squads lost their final games at the Asian Games in Japan, with the women salvaging silver while the men were denied a place on the podium.

Heart disease remains country’s top cause of deaths

For millions of Filipinos, the biggest health threat does not arrive with the dramatic suddenness of a typhoon or an infectious outbreak. Instead, it creeps in quietly, day by day, making ischaemic heart disease the undisputed leading cause of death in the country.

Philippines climbs WEF tourism ranking but lags ASEAN peers

The Philippines has notched a notable jump in global tourism competitiveness, but structural hurdles continue to keep the country trailing its Southeast Asian neighbors.
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