by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | banking, mobile technology, money, payment processing, rules and regulations
MANILA — The Bank of the Philippine Islands now mandates a revised format for check deposits via its mobile application.
Starting
April 1
Customers planning to deposit their checks digitally should write “BPI/” followed by the payee’s BPI account number above the payee’s name.
Behind the check, they must also include the date of the mobile check deposit along with the payer’s signature.
The previous format mandated that clients write the payer’s account number at the back of the check.
BPI stated that they will process checks in their present form—which looks like what’s depicted below—only up until
March 31.
The bank mentioned that these new rules align with the updated mobile check deposit guidelines set by the Philippine Clearing House Corporation (PCHC).
The lender mentioned that their app’s mobile check deposit feature accepts checks for amounts under ₱500,000.
BPI mentioned that mobile check deposits will follow the same clearing guidelines as those submitted at physical branch locations. Any checks received after 3 PM, on weekends, or public holidays will be handled on the subsequent business day.
BPI reduces InstaPay transfer charges to PHP 10.
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by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | broadcast media, entertainment, news, news media, tv
Tune into your beloved TV shows on Kapamilya Channel via SKY, Cablelink, G Sat, and most cable providers affiliated with PCTA across the nation.
Full episodes of shows can be watched on demand online.
iWantTFC
.
Simply download the application from
Google Play
or
App Store
, or visit
iWantTFC.com.
Audiences can likewise keep up with the series on Kapamilya Online Live under the SANGGRALOKAEntertainment channel.
YouTube channel
and
Facebook page.
These programs can also be watched on A2Z Channel 11, which broadcasts via analog signal in Metro Manila as well as sections of Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, and Pampanga. Additionally, it is accessible through various cable and satellite television distributors across the country.
by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | education, educational systems, higher education, news, politics and government
Harvard University
Made history during the 2023-24 academic year by launching its inaugural Tagalog course, whereas Yale University plans to introduce its own Tagalog program beginning in September 2025.
Meanwhile, Filipino students at
Princeton University
are also advocating for a Tagalog language course at their school.
Filipino students at Brown University are similarly advocating for increased representation by pushing for the introduction of a Tagalog language course, underscoring the rising interest in Southeast Asian studies among the student body.
In early February, the Filipino Alliance initiated a petition to push for the inclusion of structured Tagalog classes, signaling another attempt after their earlier initiative in 2022 which received minimal interest.
According to a
digital report
From the Brown Daily Herald, the most recent petition has already garnered significant backing, accumulating more than 800 signatures. Among these supporters are approximately 200 people who have expressed their willingness to offer testimonies endorsing the program.
After observing increased enthusiasm during the Ivy League Filipino Conference in November, the alliance restarted the initiative.
The initiative for a Tagalog program is part of wider efforts to increase Filipino presence in higher education. Despite Tagalog being the fourth most widely spoken language in the U.S., it isn’t included among the over 25 languages presently available at Brown University.
Due to the absence of structured lessons, several students have initiated Group Independent Study Projects (GISPs) as an alternative method to explore and connect with Filipino culture and language.
Student leaders think that making a Tagalog program official could be a strong move towards inclusion.
Brown University isn’t alone among Ivy League schools in acknowledging the importance of Tagalog. As more students at Brown join this trend, the increasing request for Tagalog classes underscores a wider plea for enhanced visibility of Filipinos in top-tier universities through better educational opportunities.
This student movement highlights an increasing recognition of the significance of safeguarding and advancing the Filipino language and heritage, particularly within educational environments where Southeast Asian studies have historically been overlooked.
by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | business, government, government regulations, laws and regulations, smuggling
MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized an estimated P30 million worth of allegedly contraband sugar at the Port of Subic, as reported by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).
Pablo Luis Azcona, the SRA administrator, stated that the Bureau of Customs (BOC) detained the release of 10,000 sacks holding 500 metric tons of incorrectly declared sugar imports from Vietnam.
The SRA refrained from revealing the consignee, stating that it was still unaware of the importer’s identity.
During a press briefing on Tuesday night, Azcona stated that the substance seized roughly three weeks prior consisted of 88% sucrose and 12% dextrose but was falsely identified as simply white sweetener.
‘Not sugar’
“It is officially classified as something other than sugar. Nevertheless, they are undergoing tests to assess their sugar content,” he explained, noting that the SRA sent out staff members to collect samples for chemical examination.
“I get this impression from the packaging and overall look of it; it appears to be meant for reselling. However, that’s just my personal view,” he stated to the press.
Azcona stated that the tests will determine whether the substance is actually sugar. Should this be verified, the BOC will either seize it or auction it off through the Kadiwa store.
Up for auction
“Typically, seized sugar is either sold or put up for auction. Nevertheless, our proposal suggests that prior to being auctioned off, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) ought to categorize it for use within households. This reclassification would allow us to keep track of the quantities involved,” he explained further.
Azcona highlighted that an increase in these products might destabilize the whole sugarcane sector.
“If items are slipping through undetected this way—since our strategies rely on our output and the sugar we lawfully bring in—it could spoil our plans,” he further stated.
According to the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Law, acts such as smuggling, stockpiling, and engaging in cartels related to farm produce are classified as economic sabotage.
The illegal transport and stockpiling of farm produce can be classified as economic sabotage if the worth of the items goes beyond P10 million.
by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | income tax returns, income taxes, personal finance taxes, tax returns, taxes
On Friday, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) urged taxpayers to settle their dues when submitting their 2024 Income Tax Returns (ITR) by the deadline of April 15, 2025, to evade any fines.
In an official announcement, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. urged taxpayers to submit their yearly Income Tax Returns through electronic means via the agency’s digital platforms—the Electronic BIR Forms (eBIRForms) or the Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS).
Lumagui stated that those who do not have internet access can utilize the eLounge facilities at the Revenue District Offices (RDOs). There, they will receive assistance with electronically filing their 2024 annual ITR.
The BIR National Office plans to set up an e-filing hub or Tax Assistance Center at the BIR National Training Center (NTC) Auditorium to serve all taxpayers.
It will be available from March 24 to April 15, 2025—skipping Sundays and holidays—from 8 AM to 5 PM.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is dedicated to simplifying the process of tax submission and payments by guaranteeing that both our online filing center and the digital lounges at Regional District Offices (RDOs) are accessible to support taxpayers throughout each stage. We strongly advise submitting your yearly Individual Tax Return (ITR) promptly along with the complete Income Tax owed on the same date via the BIR’s digital tools and multiple payment options such as Authorized Agent Banks, Revenue Collection Officers (RCOs), and several electronic systems including MAYA, GCash, MYEG, among others. This will ensure a seamless and stress-free procedure,” stated Lumagui.
To assist the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) during the tax-filing period, designated agent banks will be available on two Saturdays next month—specifically April 5 and April 12, 2025. Additionally, bank operating hours will be extended until 5 p.m. from April 1 through April 15, 2025, for accepting tax payments.
“Our objective is to simplify tax compliance and eliminate hassles for our taxpayers. We will keep improving our services and put in additional effort to reach this aim,” Lumagui stated.
— VDV, GMA Network News
This article
BIR tells taxpayers: Submit your 2024 ITR by April 15 or earlier
was originally published in
GMA News Online
.
