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 »
Despite a slight decline, inflation remains the most urgent national concern for Filipinos, with 62% of respondents in Pulse Asia’s June 2025 Ulat ng Bayan survey citing it as their top worry. Read more »
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa declared gambling addiction a public health concern, as he voiced support for proposed legislation seeking to ban or tightly regulate online gambling in the Philippines. Read more »
With rabies-related deaths continuing to climb across the Philippines, a new Senate proposal is pushing for stronger public health measures that address both human and animal needs. Read more »
Online gambling in the Philippines has surged in popularity in recent years, fueled by digital access and marketing. Yet beyond the flashy promise of easy winnings, this trend may cost Filipinos far more than it gains. Read more »
Nearly two weeks after assuming office on June 30, Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo is receiving national attention for launching a sweeping anti-corruption campaign. Within hours of her oath?taking, she signed Executive Order No.?001, establishing a zero?tolerance policy against graft and misconduct across all city government departments. Read more »
