P20M in Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Cebu
Authorities in Santander, Cebu, confiscated smuggled cigarettes worth P20 million in a joint operation. The driver and helpers are now in custody. Read more about the government's crackdown on contraband.
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DTI Launches Model Negosyo Center for MSME Growth
DTI launches a modern Negosyo Center to empower Filipino MSMEs with digital services & faster processing. A key step in the Marcos admin's business support push. Learn how it helps entrepreneurs.
Three Bettors Win Multi-Million Peso Lotto Jackpots
Three lucky Filipinos from Laguna, Bulacan, and Quezon City are now multimillionaires after winning the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42. Discover the winning numbers and how the PCSO uses funds for charity.
Cebu Business Permit Deadline Extended to Jan. 30
Cebu City Council grants extension for business permit renewals until Jan. 30, 2026, waiving penalties. Relief for taxpayers amid heavy crowds. Get details here.
TikTok Shop Drives 200% Growth for Filipino MSMEs
TikTok Shop reports over 200% sales growth for PH sellers in 2025, powered by livestreaming and nationwide training for 25,000 entrepreneurs. Discover how local brands are thriving.
Davao City Council Approves New Investment Code
Davao City Council passes amendments to its 31-year-old Investment Code, expanding tax breaks for MSMEs and defining Priority Investment Areas to attract modern businesses. Learn about the new incentives.
Travel Tax Refunds Go Digital via GCash in 2026
Filipino travelers can now get instant travel tax refunds directly to their GCash wallets. TIEZA and GCash's new partnership modernizes government service.
MACCII: Climate, Policy Disruptions to Challenge Biz in 2026
Businesses in Central Luzon prepare for ongoing climate and regulatory challenges in 2026, as MACCII reports on 2025's impact on supply chains, tourism, and MSMEs. Learn about the resilience strategies and growth sectors.
Mandaue City Staggers Business Tax Increase to 5% in 2026
Mandaue City Government phases in a 10% business tax adjustment, applying 5% in 2026 to aid recovery from recent calamities. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
Mandaue City Staggers Business Tax Increase for 2026
Mandaue City implements only a 5% business tax increase in 2026, deferring the full hike to 2027 to help firms recover from recent disasters. Learn how this decision affects local commerce.
Mandaue City Enacts Phased Business Tax Increase
Mandaue City starts a 5% business tax increase in 2026, with another 5% in 2027. Officials cite legal mandate and aim to balance revenue needs with business relief. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
DHSUD Proposes CIT Exemption for Economic Housing
The DHSUD and DTI-BOI are reviewing a plan to classify economic housing as tax-exempt mass housing under BP 220. This aims to speed up affordable home development and provide clearer incentives for private developers in the Philippines.
P1.2M smuggled cigarettes seized, 3 arrested
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula and Soccsksargen lead to three arrests and the confiscation of P1.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Details on the separate busts here.
SEA Games Medalists Get Financial Rewards from PH Gov't
Filipino athletes who won medals at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand are set to receive cash incentives from the national government. Find out how much gold, silver, and bronze medalists will get.
BIR Halts Field Audits Nationwide: Key Exceptions
The BIR suspends all field audits to reform the system. Learn which cases are exempt and how this impacts your tax compliance. Stay informed.
Tax Exemption Process Simplified for Affordable Housing
The BIR is streamlining tax exemption applications for socialized housing to encourage more projects for low-income families. New price ceilings are also set. Read more.
BIR Simplifies Tax Exemption Process for Mass Housing
The BIR streamlines tax exemption certificates for socialized housing, cutting costs and speeding up delivery to support the 4PH program. Learn how this reform benefits developers and homebuyers.
The Hidden Struggle of Local Brands in PH Supermarkets
Discover the complex reality behind local Filipino products disappearing from supermarket shelves. It's not about failure, but a challenging retail system. Learn the truth now.
27 Davao Women Entrepreneurs Finish DTI Empowerment Program
27 women entrepreneurs in Davao Region completed DTI's E-Taas ang Pinay MSMEs training. The program boosts digital skills & economic growth. Read their success story!
New Gov't Program Offers MSME Loans Up to P50 Million
DTI and Landbank launch the Lifting MSMEs lending program, offering tiered loans from P100k to P50M to empower small businesses nationwide. Learn how to access this new financing.
Mandaue Updates Investment Code to Attract Jobs, Investors
Mandaue City is overhauling its investment code to boost competitiveness & attract jobs in EVs, data centers & manufacturing. Local chamber leads reforms amid national uncertainty.
PH Exporters Earn $1.72M at Fabex Kansai 2025
Philippine exporters generated $1.72 million in sales at Fabex Kansai 2025, boosting coconut product exports to Japan's health-conscious market. Discover how this success strengthens the Philippines' global trade position.
Cebu City Offers Tax Relief for Typhoon-Affected Businesses
Cebu City Treasurer's Office recommends tax relief for businesses impacted by Typhoon Tino for 2026 computations, but clarifies it cannot waive penalties without a city ordinance. Learn about the proposal and its legal basis.
Cebu Gov Announces Cash Incentives for 9,000+ BHWs
Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced cash rewards and new uniforms for thousands of Cebu's Barangay Health Workers during the 2025 BHW Summit. Read about the support for these frontline heroes.
PhilHealth to Receive Record P113B Subsidy in 2026
The DBM commits to timely fund release for PhilHealth's P113B 2026 subsidy, the largest single-year investment for poor Filipinos' healthcare, backed by sin taxes and restored SC funds.
Bacolod OKs P4.75B 2026 Budget with P300M Hike
Bacolod City Council unanimously approves a P4.75 billion budget for 2026, a P300 million increase. Funds target health, social services, and revenue generation. Read the details.
Tax Break for Special Needs Families Filed in Congress
Pampanga Rep. Carmelo 'Pogi' Lazatin Jr. files HB 6504, seeking a ₱50,000 tax deduction for parents of CSNs/YSNs to cover therapy, education, and medical costs. Learn about the bill's details and its potential impact on Filipino families.
Cebu City Hall staff to receive Christmas bonuses this year
Cebu City Hall employees will receive Christmas bonuses, with regular and casual workers getting P15,000. Mayor Archival confirms the plan, pending council approval. Read more.
Cebu City Launches Digital Payment System for Taxes
Cebu City Hall introduces digital payment options for taxes, fees, and obligations through mobile phones. The new ordinance promises faster transactions and 24/7 access to government services.
Porac Quarry Operations Resume December 5
Porac sand and gravel quarry operations resume December 5 after temporary suspension. Association confirms independent decision amid ecological tax dispute with local government.
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