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Pag-IBIG Fund explores walk-to-work housing for New Clark City employees

Pag-IBIG Fund and BCDA are exploring a 14-hectare housing development in New Clark City, with homes planned near workplaces and everyday amenities.

Pag-IBIG members can get preferential pricing on selected SMDC homes

Pag-IBIG Fund and SMDC have partnered to offer preferential pricing on selected homes in Metro Manila and Pampanga for qualified borrowers under Expanded 4PH.

BIR collects ₱2.47 trillion, encourages more tax compliance

The BIR collected ₱2.47 trillion in gross revenues through September, up 5.6% year on year, with ₱920 billion still needed to meet its annual target.

Cash on delivery still reigns supreme in the Philippines

Cash on delivery accounts for about 23% of e-commerce transaction value processed by Xendit in the Philippines, as QR payments and bank transfers continue to grow.

OFWs send less money home as remittances hit three-month low

Cash remittances reached $3.03 billion in August, the lowest monthly level in three months, as the peso weakened and global uncertainties weighed on overseas Filipino workers.

Finance chief wants OFWs to pay less in money transfer fees

Finance Secretary Frederick Go wants international remittance fees lowered to around 2%, aiming to help OFWs send more money home as August remittances dip.

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Minimum income: ₱180,000/year

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Minimum income: ₱400,000/year

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Minimum income: ₱1,000,000/year

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Airport Lounge in the Philippines

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Minimum income: ₱1,200,000/year

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