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 »
Metro Manila's rail commuters just got a boost. Starting July 16, senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) can avail of a 50% fare discount on the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3. Read more »
The P20 rice program rolled out in Guimaras this week aims to make affordable rice accessible to more Filipino households. Read more »
P20 rice is now available in Bacoor, Cavite, following the launch of the government’s affordable rice initiative at the Zapote Public Market. Read more »
