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Marcos seeks tax cuts for workers, middle class, MSMEs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday asked Congress to approve a sweeping package of tax relief measures for middle-income earners, workers and small businesses, signaling a shift toward policies aimed at boosting household spending and encouraging business expansion.

T-bill yields ease on strong demand overwhelms market

Treasury bill yields drifted lower at Monday’s auction, pressured by steady demand for shorter-dated debt paper.

Fuel prices set to rise by up to P7.32 per liter this week

The Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed another round of across-the-board fuel price increases taking effect this week, with gasoline set to go up by P6.80 per liter, diesel by P7.32 per liter, and kerosene by P4.22 per liter.

Vena Energy gets $310M for 500 MW Pangasinan solar project

Vena Energy has secured around $310 million in financing from eight international banks for its 500 MW Ixus Bugallon solar project in Pangasinan, reaching full financial close.

MREIT secures ₱27-B asset expansion deal

MREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp., is set to execute its largest asset expansion to date with a ₱27-billion property-for-share swap.

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GCash, Taptap Send team up for easier, fee-free remittances for OFWs

GCash has partnered with Taptap Send to streamline remittance services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Bahrain, with plans to roll out across key markets including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Japan’s Endo bids farewell to Marcos Palace, receives Order of Sikatuna for deepening PH-Japan ties

Outgoing Japanese Ambassador ENDO Kazuya paid a farewell call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos at Malacañang Palace today, marking the close of his diplomatic posting with warm exchanges and a top state honor.

Philippine trade deficit widens sharply in July

The Philippines’ trade deficit widened sharply in July as imports continued to outpace exports, with the country’s merchandise trade gap expanding by nearly 35 percent from a year earlier, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Regional travel fair in BARMM drives ₱46.9M leads, showcases culture and investment potential

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines successfully gathered tourism stakeholders, industry buyers, and the public for the 18th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), held August 14–16, 2026, at the Alnor Hotel and Convention Center here.
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