The Department of Finance (DOF) has assured property owners and housing developers that the deferred rollout of the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) will not automatically lead to higher property taxes, giving local governments more time to prepare for the overhaul.
The government is investing P1 billion to upgrade the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards, better known as Project NOAH, its artificial intelligence-powered flood forecasting and hazard monitoring initiative, aiming to give authorities more time to respond to disasters and reduce damage to lives, livelihoods, and public infrastructure.
The government is positioning Mindanao as a major growth hub for the Philippines’ next wave of investment, targeting future industries such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, agribusiness, and logistics.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has unveiled its largest fare promotion to date, giving passengers seven days to lock in discounted tickets for flights across its wide domestic and international route network.