Tag: Department of Finance

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the government is revamping how farm loans are delivered by rolling out a digital lending system aimed at getting financing into the hands of farmers, fisherfolk, and small rural enterprises faster.

The formation of a government crisis management committee is “a good start,” but faster, more targeted interventions are needed as economic pressures mount, according to Ed Chua, chairman of the influential group Makati Business Club.

With pump prices climbing past P100 per liter, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is accelerating its shift toward electrified mobility, positioning hybrids and battery electric vehicles as practical alternatives for cost-conscious motorists.

Maya has introduced a rebate program to help Filipino families in the Philippines who depend on remittances from relatives working in the Middle East. The program runs from March 23 to April 10, 2026, and covers remittances from nine countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan.