As this year’s chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines will steer a round of financial talks, setting the tone for deeper regional cooperation to boost economic activity and expand financial inclusion across Southeast Asia.
The Philippines has secured €200 million in development financing from KfW Development Bank to protect marine ecosystems and expand economic opportunities for coastal communities.
The Department of Finance (DOF) has officially greenlit fresh fundings to revitalize the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), signaling a bold leap forward for commuter convenience and urban mobility.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is rebooting its audit regime, promising fewer surprises and more predictability for taxpayers as field audits officially resume.
Government incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program could finally begin flowing this year, with funding initially sourced from declared savings of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Gilas Pilipinas’ women’s 3x3 team is one win away from turning an Asian Games semifinal into something considerably shinier, after brushing aside Thailand, 13-8, on Friday to book a place in the gold-medal match.
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to start nonstop flights from Manila to Delhi and Mumbai in December 2026, pending approval from the Indian government.
The return of indigenous Malampaya natural gas to the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan Power Plant in Batangas is expected to slash electricity generation charges by about 36 centavos per kilowatt-hour, offering much-needed relief to consumers while cutting foreign fuel dependence.