Governance

Public-finance hearing materials with budget context and local-tax policy references.

News & Signals25 Jul 2026

DOF: LGUs can reduce assessment levels and tax rates under RPVARA to lower property taxes

The RPVARA update gives local-government and property watchers a clearer read on tax-setting discretion and property-tax policy.

Public-finance materials with charts, budget papers and city background.

News & Signals24 Jul 2026

ADB highlights Philippines public-finance roadmap and COMPASS monitoring platform

ADB president Masato Kanda used a Philippines public-finance reform event to highlight the 2024-2028 roadmap and the COMPASS monitoring platform.

Editorial illustration of an electricity substation, transmission lines and renewable-energy landscape in the Philippines.

News & Signals17 Jul 2026

Philippines secures US$60 million MCC programme for energy governance and investment conditions

The Philippine Department of Finance says the MCC-approved programme will support energy-sector governance, operational efficiency and the conditions for private investment.