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.
Family governance advisor E. Soriano challenges next-generation leaders in the Philippines to move beyond privilege and build true competence. A call for responsible stewardship in the New Year.
Toledo City establishes a PCCI chapter to unify businesses, attract investors, and accelerate economic growth. Learn how this move shapes the city's future.
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.
Davao City Council greenlights P187.3M supplemental budget for employee incentives. Learn about the SRI, gratuity pay, and the funding source.
Zamboanga City honors Muay Thai athlete Rudzma Abubakar with a P350,000 cash incentive for winning gold and bronze at the IFMA World Championships. Mayor Olaso led the ceremony.
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.
Davao City Council greenlights ₱187.3M supplemental budget for year-end SRI and gratuity pay. Employees to receive up to ₱20,000 before New Year. Read the full details.
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.
Mandaue City employees set to receive a P5,000 Performance Enhancement Incentive (PEI) before Christmas after the City Council finalized administrative guidelines. Read more about the holiday bonus.
Over 1,000 Cebu provincial employees could get bonuses up to P55,000 this Christmas. The supplemental budget will be discussed on December 22. Read the details.
Regular employees of Cebu Province will receive up to P55,000 in holiday incentives, while Mandaue City approves a P5,000 SRI. Learn the details and release dates here.
Regular employees of Cebu Provincial Government may receive up to P55,000 in bonuses this Christmas. Release expected after December 25. Read the full story.
Mandaue City Council approves a P5,000 Performance Enhancement Incentive for all city government employees. Officials are working to release the funds before December 24. Read the latest updates.
Malacañang suspends work in government offices on Dec 29, 2025 & Jan 2, 2026 for New Year festivities. DBM also announces P5,000 PEI for qualified personnel. Get the full details.
Negros Occidental's provincial board greenlights P85 million in Service Recognition Incentive and gratuity pay for employees. Bacolod City also approves similar benefits, aiming for pre-Christmas release.
Cebu's private sector is exploring B2B ties with Ukraine to diversify trade and investment. Key areas include agriculture technology and AI. Discover the strategic plans.
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.
Around 1,000 students in Candaba, Pampanga received P11,070 each from the SPES program, a joint effort by the LGU and DOLE to support education. Learn how this initiative helps local youth.
The DHSUD has extended the BHDP compliance deadline for developers to March 31, 2026, supporting the 4PH program and economic growth. Read the latest updates.
Kalinaw SEMR, a peace group of former rebels, prioritizes sustainable income projects for over 300 affiliate organizations in Davao Region. Government programs like E-CLIP and BDP provide crucial support.
Mandaue City Council approves Service Recognition Incentive & gratuity pay for workers following President Marcos Jr.'s AO 40. Read how local gov't expedited the process.
Ariel Kimpan, a 33-year-old taho vendor, boosts sales by dressing as Santa Claus at Fuente Osmeña Circle in Cebu City. Discover his unique family tradition and daily routine.
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.
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte leads a reconstituted committee to oversee the local integration program for former rebels and extremists, ensuring compliance with national and local mandates.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro announces cash incentives up to P10,000, new uniforms, and noche buena packs for over 9,000 barangay health workers. A merrier Christmas for frontline community heroes.
DSWD-Davao intensifies its Pag-Abot Program for street families this Christmas. 124 beneficiaries have received aid, with financial support up to P10,000. Learn how the program works and how you can help.
DOLE Pampanga and the provincial government distributed over P10 million in salaries and livelihood aid to 1,690 students and 113 small business owners. Read how this initiative empowers the local community.