tax-free income Philippines

Tax-Free Income Philippines: How the P350,000 Exemption Would Work for 2026

Key Takeaway💰 The Proposal: Senate Bill 2338 and House Bill 10345 would raise the annual income tax exemption from P250,000 to P350,000, meaning...
AI economic impact Philippines

AI Economic Impact Philippines: A P1.8 Trillion Opportunity

Key Takeaway💰 ₱1.8 trillion economic prize: The AI economic impact Philippines story starts with a single number: ₱1.8 trillion in potential economic gains. AI...
Canada Philippines FTA

Canada Philippines FTA 2026: Proven Guide — September Talks, $2.15B Trade at Stake

Key Takeaway: Canada Philippines FTA 2026📅 Timeline: The 4th round of Canada Philippines FTA negotiations is set for September 2026 in Ottawa, with both...
Philippine solar surge

Philippine Solar Surge 2026: How High Bills and Cheap Panels Are Powering a Rooftop...

Key Takeaway: Philippine Solar Surge 2026💸 Cost reality: A typical Philippine household solar system costs $3,000–$5,000 (₱184,000–₱306,000), above the average annual household income of...
Philippine inflation 2026

Philippine Inflation 2026: Essential Guide to 6.4% and What It Means for Your Money

Key Takeaway📊 6.4% Inflation: Philippine headline inflation eased to 6.4% in June 2026 from 6.8% in May — the second straight month of...
Philippine economic growth

Philippine Economic Growth 2026: World Bank Cuts Forecast to 3.7% — What Investors Must...

The World Bank slashed its 2026 Philippine economic growth forecast to 3.7 percent on August 3, 2026, down sharply from the 5.3 percent projection...
EPIRA amendment

EPIRA Amendment 2026: How Scrapping System Loss Charges Could Cut Your Electric Bill

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used his fifth State of the Nation Address on July 28, 2026, to demand the immediate amendment of the Electric...
Visayas power grid

Visayas Power Grid 2026: Warning — Red Alerts, 959 MW Offline, What Businesses Must...

The Visayas power grid entered August 2026 in a fragile state, with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issuing red and yellow...
Meralco refund

Meralco Refund 2026: P9.5 Billion Refund Starts August — How to Check Your Bill

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to refund P9.51 billion to more than 8 million customers after the utility...
PSEi rebalancing

PSEi Rebalancing August 2026: Maynilad Joins, Converge Exits — What Filipino Investors Must Know

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) undergoes its August 2026 rebalancing today, August 3, with Maynilad Water Services Inc. (MYNLD) joining the benchmark index...