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 City Council grants extension for business permit renewals until Jan. 30, 2026, waiving penalties. Relief for taxpayers amid heavy crowds. Get details here.
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.
Filipino travelers can now get instant travel tax refunds directly to their GCash wallets. TIEZA and GCash's new partnership modernizes government service.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
The BIR suspends all field audits to reform the system. Learn which cases are exempt and how this impacts your tax compliance. Stay informed.
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.
The Philippines' record P6.794 trillion 2026 national budget promises progress, but faces the old ghosts of underspending and inefficiency. Will it build trust? The people are watching.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 sand and gravel quarry operations resume December 5 after temporary suspension. Association confirms independent decision amid ecological tax dispute with local government.
New BIR Commissioner Charlito Mendoza warns employees involved in LOA abuse scheme. Taxpayers urged to report directly to his office. Investigation ongoing.
New BIR Commissioner Charlito Mendoza pledges action against employees exploiting Letters of Authority. Taxpayers urged to report abuses directly. Ongoing investigation follows Senate resolution.
The BIR has moved all November 2025 tax deadlines to Nov. 28 for regions affected by Typhoon Tino and Super Typhoon Uwan. Avoid penalties by filing on time.
Cebu's business community welcomes the suspension of BIR field audits, a move providing relief from compliance pressures and aiding post-calamity recovery. Learn more about this positive development.
Quarry operations in Porac are halted due to a new ecological tax dispute, risking ₱40 million in revenue. The association has stopped work for up to two weeks. Learn the latest on this Pampanga issue.
President Marcos appoints lawyer and geodetic engineer Charlito Mendoza as new BIR commissioner. Learn how his revenue collection expertise will impact tax administration.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue issues supplemental policies for excise tax refund claims on unused cigarette, tobacco and vape stamps. Learn the new requirements and deadlines.
Former DPWH officials in Quezon City confront massive tax evasion allegations involving P16 billion in undeclared contracts. BIR takes legal action for willful tax violation.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue updates tax treatment for previously exempt vehicles when transferred to new owners. Learn how this affects government, diplomatic, and international organization vehicles.
A bold legislative proposal seeks to eliminate the Philippine travel tax, potentially making international travel more affordable for tourists and overseas Filipino workers while boosting tourism competitiveness.
In a major enforcement operation, BIR agents confiscated over 2,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes worth ₱1.3 million from a Mandaue City warehouse, cracking down on tax evasion.