DENR pushes long-term solutions: EPR, PENCAS to fix recurring waterway pollution beyond cleanups
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is carrying out ongoing waterway cleanups as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., responding to massive garbage buildup in Metro Manila’s rivers and drainage systems during recent southwest monsoon rains.
PPA six month revenue hits P16.34B, beats target and tops 2025 figure
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) posted P16.34 billion in revenues for the first half of 2026, surpassing its target by 7.61 percent and rising 11.31 percent from the P14.68 billion earned in the same period last year.
BIR e-invoicing to ease compliance, strengthen revenue collection
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is pushing electronic invoicing as a digital overhaul that could make tax compliance easier for businesses while giving the government better tools to track transactions and collect revenues.
BSP projects August inflation up to 6.5 %
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expects headline inflation for August 2026 to settle between 5.5 and 6.5 percent, outlining a persistent trajectory above official targets despite recent monetary tightening. According to the central bank, upward pressures on consumer prices during the month are driven primarily by higher costs for rice, vegetables, fruits, and fish, which have been exacerbated by unfavorable weather conditions alongside elevated domestic fuel prices.
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.
