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 »
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 »
The Philippines is taking a bold step toward smarter, faster logistics with the launch of a drone delivery pilot, thanks to a new partnership between the DOTr, the DICT, Grab Philippines, and property developer Megaworld. Read more »
Makati City has officially launched the country’s first local government-operated modern animal care center, reinforcing its commitment to responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. Read more »
Amid ongoing discussions on the territorial makeup of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has renewed its call for the reintegration of Sulu into the autonomous region. Read more »
This isn’t about being anti-worker — it’s about being more in touch with realities on the ground. A wage hike without structural reform is akin to fixing a roof using duct tape, in the middle of a storm. Read more »
