The Shari’ah Supervisory Board (SSB) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has released formal guidelines on how stakeholders can request Shari’ah opinions on Islamic banking and finance transactions.
A recent survey revealed that while 83 percent of Filipinos considered life insurance important in 2022, only 54 percent felt the same in 2024—a significant drop driven by post-pandemic complacency and budget constraints.
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) is optimistic about securing an additional P1 billion in funds from the 2026 national budget to expand farmer insurance cover numbering 4.2 million as of end-2024.
Asialink Finance Corp. is expanding into real estate lending, marking a strategic diversification of its portfolio and reinforcing its role as alternative financier for underserved sectors in the economy.
The Department of Finance (DOF) rejected reports suggesting the government plans to impose new taxes, citing strong revenue performance and prudent fiscal management as reasons additional tax measures are unnecessary at this time.