The Philippines’ lower house of congress has slashed funding for Vice President Sara Duterte by nearly two-thirds in the proposed 2025 budget, as a deep split between Duterte and President Ferdinand …
In the Philippines, costly marriage annulments spur calls to allow divorce
Bill to legalise divorce offers hope to Filipino women currently relying on expensive and lengthy annulment process.
Minding the Gap: A High Schooler’s Mission to Simplify Finance for Filipinos
Discover how Erich Paredes is revolutionising financial education in the Philippines with her platforms Cash Compass and Health Finder. Learn more!
Philippines levies 12% VAT tax on digital services by tech giants
The Philippines will impose a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services offered by tech giants such as Amazon , Netflix , Disney , and Alphabet , in a move that will level the playing field with …
Philippines levies 12% VAT tax on digital services by tech giants
The Philippines will impose a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services offered by tech giants such as Amazon , Netflix , Disney , and Alphabet , in a move that will level the playing field with …
IFC invests in PH tech firm to expand financial services for SMEs
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested USD7 million into First Circle to expand digital financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines. Aside …
IFC invests in PH tech firm to expand financial services for SMEs
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested USD7 million into First Circle to expand digital financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines. Aside …
PH financial assets posted fastest growth of 13.2% in 2023—global report
The Philippines, among the less affluent economies in Asia, posted a 13.2-percent growth in net financial assets to 1,940 euros per capita in 2023, based on the 15th edition of the “Global Wealth …
Philippines Accuses China of Assaulting Vietnamese Fishermen in South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines accused Chinese maritime officials on Friday of carrying out an “unjustified assault” on Vietnamese fishermen in the contested waters of the South China Sea, adding …
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to the Philippines
An International Monetary Fund team led by Ms. Elif Arbatli Saxegaard held meetings in Manila during June 4-10, 2024, to discuss recent economic and financial developments and the outlook for the Phil …