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Tax effort seen exceeding 2023 target

The interagency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) is sanguine of revenue as percent of local output expansion, measured as the gross domestic product (GDP), exceeding this year's target and equal at least 15.7 percent of GDP.

President Marcos appoints Businessman Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr as new agriculture chief

Businessman Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. was sworn-in Friday by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as new agriculture secretary, confident that Laurel’s affinity with the sector will help him rally farmers and fisherfolks to make the country food secure.

BSP forecasts inflation as low as 5.1% in October

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) forecasts inflation to have eased in October and should not top 5.9 percent or significantly lower than the headline print of 6.1 percent in September.

NG debt eases to P14.27T in Sept on net repayments

The total outstanding debt of the Philippine government declined in September by P80.9 billion to P14.27 trillion due mainly to net repayments of both domestic and foreign debts during the month.

BOC under Rubio exceeded 9-month target by 2.5% to P660B

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) exceeded its nine-month collection goal by 2.5 percent to P660.4 billion or by P16.2 billion instead of only P644.2 billion under the program, the Bureau of the Treasury under Bienvenido Y. Rubio, said.

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DA, DPWH seal P71.5M Tarlac farm-to-market road deal

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are moving P71.52 million worth of farm-to-market road projects in Concepcion, Tarlac to the bidding stage, strengthening transport links between farming communities and markets.

Philippines to adopt India’s UPI for digital payments

The Philippines will adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology as part of a push to modernize the country’s digital payments system, starting with faster government aid disbursements through Land Bank of the Philippines and potentially extending to cross-border payments.

EastWest powers Philippine Travel Mart 2026 as official credit card partner 

EastWest wrapped up a successful run as the official credit card partner for the 2026 Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), delivering exclusive deals and flexible payment solutions to attendees throughout the three-day event. Held from September 4 to 6 at SMX Convention Center Manila, the country’s longest-running travel trade exhibition drew over 20,000 visitors and nearly 300 exhibitors featuring destinations, accommodations, tours, and travel experiences from across the Philippines.

BSP warns public vs scammers impersonating its officials, using fake accounts

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent schemes where individuals falsely present themselves as BSP officials or employees to deceive people.

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