The intelligence division of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has implemented a minor reshuffle following corruption allegations involving one of its officers.
A private sector-led push to review the nearly two-decade-old Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) is gaining momentum, as business leaders argue that evolving regional dynamics demand a refreshed approach to Philippine-Japan trade ties.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, signaling a shift toward supporting economic growth as inflation remains under control.
Proposed global tax reforms under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) could bolster fiscal sustainability, but Philippine industry leaders are urging policymakers to tread carefully to avoid undercutting demand and competitiveness.