Top importers flag BOC clearance, processing delays
Major importers in the Philippines have raised concerns over import clearances, processing delays, and coordination among Bureau of Customs offices, prompting the agency to create a more structured system for resolving operational issues affecting large businesses.
Manila Water’s East Bay project to add 200 MLD water supply capacity
Manila Water is set to boost water security for customers in its East Zone, with the ₱7.84-billion East Bay Phase 2 Water Supply System Project scheduled for completion this September.
BIR collections beat target by P13.5B in July
The Bureau of Internal Revenue collected P13.53 billion more than its target in the first seven months of 2026, giving the government a stronger revenue base as it pushes reforms to improve tax compliance and enforcement.
BSP ties up with Berdeng Kalabaw for better sustainable waste management
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and social enterprise Berdeng Kalabaw signed a memorandum of agreement on July 30, 2026, to boost sustainable waste management practices within the central bank.
President Marcos orders faster development of Sangley airport
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to accelerate the development of Sangley Point International Airport in Cavite, seeking to clear regulatory and administrative bottlenecks that have delayed the long-planned alternative gateway to Metro Manila.
