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Policy & Regulation
Analysis of policy and regulatory shifts, compliance tightening, and policy decisions that reshape industries and rewrite the rules of participation. Focused on structural consequences, not headlines.
The BIR’s proposed 2025 tax-free benefits adjustments could help Filipino employees increase their take-home pay. Here’s what to know before they take effect.
Congress passed the ₱6.8-trillion 2026 national budget with ₱250 billion in unprogrammed funds. Lawmakers call it flexibility, but critics warn it could become the next pork barrel. Here’s what this means for governance, corruption, and your taxes.
As of October 2025, the DTI trustmark rollout in the Philippines remains voluntary until year-end after feedback from online sellers and e-commerce platforms.
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Why politicians leaving under investigation in the Philippines sparks outrage. Learn how ordinary Filipinos face stricter rules and what reforms are needed.
The new BSP withdrawal rule now limits daily cash withdrawals and payouts to ₱500,000 in the Philippines. Learn how this affects check encashments, businesses, and payments in 2025.
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The DTI Trustmark is a government badge for online businesses in the Philippines. Here’s what it means, who needs it, and how it affects sellers on Carousell, Facebook Marketplace, and buy-and-sell groups.
The Philippines unemployment rate climbed to 5.3 percent in July 2025, the highest since June 2022. Here’s why joblessness rose, what underemployment reveals, and what Filipinos can do to stay resilient.
South Korea suspends loan to PH in September 2025 citing corruption risks. DOF denies ₱28.7B loan agreement, but the suspended proposal matches that value.
China’s warning to the Philippines may impact OFWs in Taiwan. Here’s what Filipino workers and families should watch for in 2025.
China warns Philippines over a Taiwanese diplomat’s visit. Here’s what the One China policy means and how it could affect OFWs, businesses, and everyday Filipinos.
Is the Ilocos flood control project being held to the same standard as others? See why fairness in public funds matters for every Filipino.
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Executive Order 37 in Cebu, 2025 mandates procurement livestreaming, giving Filipinos real-time access to public bidding for accountability.
US visa bond program excludes Philippines as of 2025, sparing ₱287K–₱862K upfront bonds for now, what every Filipino traveler needs to know.
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The SSS pension increase starts in September 2025 with yearly hikes through 2027. Learn how much more retirees will get, who qualifies, and how to verify the increase.
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