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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.

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.

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Kai Sotto block seals thrilling Gilas comeback win

Gilas Pilipinas was hanging on by a thread in overtime, with Jordan threatening to snatch away a game the Philippines had spent the night clawing back into.

ICTSI to fully acquire African port operator TLG in key expansion move

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) announced Friday it will acquire 100 percent ownership of TLG Acquisition Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited (TLG), a leading integrated port and cargo-handling services provider operating across Mozambique, Namibia, and South Africa.

Gokongwei takes helm as PhilWeb scales AI

Listed PhilWeb Corp. (PSE: WEB) has elected Lance Y. Gokongwei as chairman of its board, completing a governance overhaul following his P2.02 billion strategic investment in the company and appointment as a director in July.

Philippines keeps ‘A-‘ investment grade rating from JCR, stable outlook signals strong economic footing amid global risks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) today welcomed the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR)’s affirmation of the Philippines’ “A-” investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook, a vote of confidence in the country’s solid economic fundamentals even amid growing global uncertainty such as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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