Manila Bulletin2d
DOF: March’s nearly 5-year-low inflation eases burden on poorest; gov’t vows sustained relief
March’s nearly five-year low inflation was particularly a boon to the country’s poorest households, whose price increase rate was even slower at 1.1 percent, prompting the government to push for ...
Philippine Information Agency3d
Recto: Inflation falls to 1.8% in March—lowest since pandemic, but gov’t remains watchful
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto welcomed the sharp drop in headline inflation to 1.8% in March 2025—the lowest level ...
BusinessMirror3d
DOF: US tariffs raise risks to PHL growth
THE Department of Finance (DOF) warned that US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 17-percent reciprocal tariff on ...
Manila Standard3d
DOF: Gov’t fulfilled universal health mandate with utilization of ₱60-B idle PhilHealth funds
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said the reallocation of ₱60 billion in unused and idle PhilHealth subsidies strengthened ...
Manila Bulletin4d
Privatization in full steam ahead as gov't receives first unsolicited offer for idle asset—DOF
The government remains confident in achieving its over ₱101-billion privatization revenue target for 2025, following new ...
BusinessMirror10d
VAT refund for tourists does not cover online purchases
ONLY purchases for personal consumption made in brick-and-mortar stores accredited by a government-appointed contractor are ...
Bangkok Post12dOpinion
Fish crisis needs action
It is a positive development for local fishermen that the problem of invasive blackchin tilapia has returned to the public ...
Asian Journal12d
Foreign Tourists Can Now Get VAT Refunds in the Philippines
The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) were signed by Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Bureau of Customs (BOC) ...
Philippines now VAT-free for foreign tourists
MANILA: The Philippines is now value-added tax (VAT)-free for foreign tourists, with the signing of the implementing rules ...
Archaeologists stunned by one of Britain's biggest Iron Age hoards which could rewrite history
Ex-DOF official Cielo Magno files cyber libel complaint vs. blogger Sass Sasot COLUMN: TNT ready for final stand as Poy ...
Philippine Information Agency14d
PH is now VAT-free for foreign tourists
The Philippines is now value-added tax (VAT) -free for foreign tourists with the recent signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for Republic Act No. 12079, or the VAT Refund for ...
Healthline17d
10 Healthiest Chinese Food Takeout Options
However, you can still have delicious and healthy food by picking items that are baked, steamed, boiled, or sauteed in just a bit of oil. Chinese food takeout is delicious, but as with other ...