SSS releases P31.69-B calamity loans, P1.71-B unemployment benefits in 2020

The Social Security System (SSS) released P31.69 billion in calamity loans for 2.12 million of its member-borrowers, and another P1.71 billion in unemployment insurance benefits (UIB) for 136,000 claimants last…

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IFPB approves guidelines on Bangsamoro foreign grants, donations

The Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy Board (IFPB), created under the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) to deal with revenue imbalances and fluctuations in the regional financial needs and revenue-raising capacity of the…

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BIR has TIN verifier app for taxpayers

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has launched its Mobile Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Verifier app that lets taxpayers validate their TINs by simply typing relevant information on their smartphones.…

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BIR execs to hold further talks with Russian counterparts on digitalization

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has instructed the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to pursue discussions with Russian tax officials on further improving the Philippines’ tax administration system through digitalization.…

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Dominguez lauds PAG-IBIG on housing, financial inclusion achievements

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has commended the Home Development Mutual Fund (more popularly known as the PAG-IBIG Fund) for its exemplary performance in providing affordable housing to mostly low-income…

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BOC bares 2021 priority programs

Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero has said that the 10-point priority program of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in 2021 will focus on the implementation of the customs modernization program…

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