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Group urges DOE to fully implement VAT exemption on local natural gas to lower power bills
A consumer advocacy group is calling on the Department of Energy (DOE) to quickly issue clear rules to enforce a new tax exemption that could help reduce electricity costs for consumers.
PH, Slovenia eye stronger energy ties, investment deals
The Board of Investments (BOI) said Wednesday it is ready to help build business partnerships between the Philippines and Slovenia, focusing on stronger and more reliable energy systems.
Fashion show marks Japan–Philippines friendship year
Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya and his wife, Akiko, attended the fashion show “Thread of Dreams,” co-hosted by BENCH/ and the Japan Foundation, Manila.
Sovereign keeps ‘BBB’ rating but outlook cut to negative — BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported Monday that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the country’s “BBB” investment-grade rating but sharply revised its outlook from stable to negative, signaling rising economic risks.
BOP stands as $2.6B deficit in March; reserves dip but remain strong buffer
The Philippines recorded a $2.6 billion balance of payments (BOP) deficit in March 2026, pushing the total shortfall for the first quarter to $5.3 billion, signaling that more money flowed out of the country than came in during the period.
