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DTI sees relief for back-to-school shoppers

Filipino families preparing for the opening of School Year 2026–2027 may find some relief in their back-to-school budgets, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported stable and, in many cases, lower prices for essential school supplies.

Back-to-school costs rise for many Filipino families

Parents preparing for the opening of classes on June 8 will face higher prices for a significant portion of school supplies, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reporting that nearly one-third of monitored items cost more than they did a year ago.

DTI plans mandatory certification for solar products

The Department of Trade and Industry is moving to require mandatory certification for solar energy products sold in the country, seeking to protect consumers from substandard equipment as demand for renewable energy solutions accelerates.

DTI widens cement duties as imports surge

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has expanded safeguard duties on cement imports to include China and Indonesia, tightening protection for local manufacturers amid rising inbound shipments and persistent excess capacity in the domestic industry.

New tax rules aim to end investor uncertainty 

The government has moved to eliminate long-standing confusion over local taxation for investment-registered firms, with a new joint circular expected to streamline compliance, improve policy consistency, and strengthen the Philippines’ appeal to investors.

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BPI simplifies account opening with national ID integration

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in marking its 175th year as lender, rolled out a new feature making the opening of a bank account easier for all Filipinos. The improvement comes from a formal partnership with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), marked by the signing of a subscription agreement that adopts the National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) for the BPI app.

NEA releases P1.64 billion in loans to electric cooperatives in first half 2026

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has disbursed P1.64 billion in loans to 23 electric cooperatives across the country for the first six months of 2026. This is 6.5 percent higher than the P1.54 billion released in the same period of 2025.

BSP Honors 15 Outstanding Partners in North Luzon

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas recognized 15 outstanding institutional partners from North Luzon during its 2026 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony held in Baguio City today, July 30.

Housing approvals hit two-decade low, Colliers warns

The Philippines' housing pipeline is showing signs of strain, not because buyers have disappeared, but because fewer projects are making it through the regulatory process.

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