The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has formally presented to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee a revamped tax audit framework designed to address long-standing taxpayer concerns and restore confidence in the country’s revenue enforcement system. During the briefing, BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza outlined the key reforms under Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) No. 1-2026,…
After delivering back-to-back rate reductions in previous months, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a modest upward adjustment in electricity rates this February, driven primarily by higher transmission and ancillary charges imposed by the grid operator. Meralco said the overall rate for a typical household increased by P0.2226 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), bringing the February rate to…
Lazada Philippines is strengthening its rewards ecosystem with an expanded lineup of Membership Exclusives for Platinum members, unveiling more than 60 premium brand partners for February alone — with the roster set to refresh every month. The move builds on Lazada’s Membership Program, launched in the fourth quarter of 2025, which was designed to reward…
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The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) World Championship recently ended in Jakarta. Despite the support of local fans, the Indonesian team Alter Ego lost the grand final to the Philippine representative Aurora Gaming PH, which secured its first world championship title. In this 1xBet review, you will learn everything you need to know about the…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has adjusted the interest rates on its Discount Window Facility (DWF), signaling a calibrated approach to liquidity management as monetary conditions evolve in early 2026. Effective February 10, 2026, the central bank set the interest rate for peso loans with maturities of one to 90 days at 5.5930 percent,…
Domestic liquidity continued to expand at a healthy pace in December, reinforcing signs of steady economic activity as the year closed. Preliminary data showed that money supply, or M3, grew by 7.0 percent year-on-year to reach ₱20.1 trillion, reflecting resilient demand across both the private and public sectors. Although slightly slower than November’s 7.6-percent growth,…
Bank lending growth eased in December, signaling a modest slowdown in credit expansion as monetary conditions continue to ripple through the economy. Preliminary data show that loans extended by universal and commercial banks rose by 9.2 percent year-on-year in December, down from 10.3 percent in November. While still firmly in expansion territory, the softer pace…
Private wealth investors are heading into 2026 with a sharper, more disciplined investment playbook—prioritizing selective risk-taking, regional differentiation, and broader diversification as global markets grow increasingly fragmented, according to Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank). Rather than taking broad market bets, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth investors are zeroing in on areas where risk is most efficiently…
Fresh from a year marked by supply shocks and price volatility, the Philippines’ farm sector is showing early signs of rebalancing its trade position — and it is being powered not by grains or livestock, but by fruit. The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that the country closed 2025 with a significantly narrower agricultural trade…