The U.S. Department of State has pledged at least P3 billion or $60 million in foreign assistance to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. Read more »
The Land Transportation Office (LTO), together with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), has launched a new digital platform aimed at dramatically shortening the time motorists wait for license plates and registration documents. Read more »
Free shuttle services have been deployed across major routes in Metro Manila to assist stranded commuters affected by heavy rains and flooding. Read more »
Even after Tropical Storm Crising and days of heavy rain brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), a farmers’ group has reassured the public: don’t expect an increase in the prices of agricultural goods anytime soon. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is seeking a specialized bilateral trade deal with the United States, aiming to craft an agreement that only the Philippines and the U.S. can truly take advantage of. Read more »
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 »
