Hidden cost of ‘free’
The Philippines’ external debt remains sustainable despite rising to $147.35 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with the BSP citing long-term maturities,…
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The Philippines’ external debt remains sustainable despite rising to $147.35 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with the BSP citing long-term maturities,…
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The local government of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte is considering filing legal charges and declaring a social media vlogger persona non grata over alleged…
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Booking a taxi through an app will soon become more predictable for commuters after the Booking a taxi through an app will soon become more predictable for…
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State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) will waive all InstaPay and PESONet transfer fees for retail clients beginning today, Tuesday, 7 July,…
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Digital bank Maya will reduce its InstaPay transfer fee to P10 from P15 beginning Monday, 6 July, joining a growing number of financial institutions lowering…
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History, however, teaches us a valuable lesson: what feels like a burden at first often proves to be priceless progress.
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Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) will begin offering free InstaPay person-to-person fund transfers through its digital banking platforms, RCBC Pulz and…
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To strengthen oversight, BSP-supervised financial institutions will be required to maintain cost analyses for their electronic payment products and services.
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A business group representing tourism stakeholders sees a silver lining in Japan’s planned increase in visa fees: a potential surge in domestic travel as more…
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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has expressed concern over the proposed P240 fee on international travelers intended to fund the Bureau…
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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has expressed concern over the proposed P240 fee on international travelers intended to fund the Bureau…
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified that a proposed fee tied to a planned border security modernization project has not been approved, following reports…
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Malacañang on Tuesday sought to ease public concerns over a proposed P240 charge on airline passengers, stressing that the measure remains under study and has…
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified that a proposed fee tied to a planned border security modernization project has not been approved, following reports…
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A food influencer posted on Instagram about an extra charge when her group recently dined at a high-end Beverly Hills restaurant.
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Baguio City — Members of the Baguio City Council are reviewing the possibility of implementing an environmental user’s fee for tourists visiting the city.
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‘The DTI assures the public and the business community that this internal draft does not reflect current policy direction and will not be finalized or…
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A transport advocacy group filed a graft complaint Monday at the Office of the Ombudsman against current and former transportation officials, alleging they…
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