Economy
BIR moves VAT, percentage tax filing deadline to Oct. 29, 2026
Oct 26, 2026

BIR moves VAT, percentage tax filing deadline to Oct. 29, 2026

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended to October 29, 2026 the deadline for filing quarterly value-added tax (VAT) and percentage tax returns and paying the corresponding taxes due to the u...

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SSS members earning below P10k to get UPLIFT aid starting October 30 -- DSWD
Oct 26, 2026

SSS members earning below P10k to get UPLIFT aid starting October 30 -- DSWD

Social Security System (SSS) members whose monthly salary credit falls below P10,000 will now be included as beneficiaries of the United Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT)...

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Peso continues record slide, hits 63.8:$1
Oct 26, 2026

Peso continues record slide, hits 63.8:$1

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso continued its record slide on Monday as markets focused on the upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting. The local currency opened the new trading week at 63.535 b...

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Cirtek to sell electronics unit to Indian firm for $20.2M
Oct 26, 2026

Cirtek to sell electronics unit to Indian firm for $20.2M

MANILA, Philippines — Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp. plans to sell its wholly owned electronics subsidiary to an Indian company for $20.2 million, freeing up funds to reduce debt and support its re...

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Hang Seng investment arm to merge with HSBC’s asset business: sources
Oct 26, 2026

Hang Seng investment arm to merge with HSBC’s asset business: sources

HSBC makes the bulk of its profits in Asia...

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Almost P64: Peso sinks to record P63.95 to a dollar
Oct 26, 2026

Almost P64: Peso sinks to record P63.95 to a dollar

The peso opened stronger Monday but reversed course to close at a record P63.95 to $1....

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BIR pauses seal badge rule for online sellers, creators
Oct 26, 2026

BIR pauses seal badge rule for online sellers, creators

State tax collectors no longer require the badges to be posted....

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LemFi launches its biggest product expansion alongside new global brand, ‘Ambition has no passport’
Oct 26, 2026

LemFi launches its biggest product expansion alongside new global brand, ‘Ambition has no passport’

More than 2 million customers use LemFi to move money to more than 30 countries, with over $2 billion in monthly transaction volume....

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Former minister Maliki Osman, Revolut chairman join Asia Gulf Holdings advisory board
Oct 26, 2026

Former minister Maliki Osman, Revolut chairman join Asia Gulf Holdings advisory board

The two will advise the investment group on geopolitical developments and investment opportunities...

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SBMA, Subic EnerZone renew partnership for next 25 years
Oct 26, 2026

SBMA, Subic EnerZone renew partnership for next 25 years

The signing extens the management and operation of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone power distribution utility for the next 25 years....

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