Starting July 2025, banks in the Philippines began implementing a uniform 20% final withholding tax (FWT) on all interest income from bank deposits. Read more »
In a sweet step forward for the agriculture sector, Abuyog, Leyte is set to welcome a PHP6-million jackfruit processing center dedicated to the world’s sweetest jackfruit—the Eastern Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (EVIARC) variety. Read more »
Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged the government to prioritize the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amidst escalating risks abroad. Read more »
The P20 rice program rolled out in Guimaras this week aims to make affordable rice accessible to more Filipino households. Read more »
The Mactan World Museum, Megaworld’s newest P1.2-billion project inside The Mactan Newtown, is the next big thing happening in Cebu. Read more »
World Chocolate Day is just around the corner—happening every July 7—and what better way to celebrate than by diving into the rich, velvety world of chocolate made right here in the Philippines. Read more »
