Filing ng ITR, extended — PBBM

ni Mylene Alfonso @News | April 15, 2026

Photo: FB / Bongbong Marcos / BIR

Pinalawig ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ng isang buwan ang deadline ng paghahain ng annual income tax returns (AITRs) hanggang Mayo 15, 2026.

“Pinalawig natin ang deadline ng filing ng 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns mula April 15 hanggang May 15, 2026,” wika ni Marcos sa kanyang social media post.

“Mas may oras ang bawat taxpayer na makapag-file nang maayos, kasama ang lahat ng kailangang dokumento, at walang ipapataw na penalties,” saad ng Pangulo.

Nabatid na ang mga indibidwal na kumikita lamang mula sa kompensasyon ay maaaring hindi na kailangang maghain kung kuwalipikado sila sa substituted filing, kung saan ang kanilang employer ang siyang maghahain ng buwis para sa kanila.

Gayunman, ang mga mixed-income earners, self-employed individuals, freelancers, at ang may higit sa isang employer ay dapat maghain ng sarili nilang Income Tax Returns (ITRs).

“Ginawa natin ito para mas magaan ang pagbabayad ng bawat Pilipino, lalo na sa panahong ramdam ang pagtaas ng presyo ng langis. Tuluy-tuloy ang ating ginagawa para maibsan ang bigat sa araw-araw na buhay ng ating mga kababayan,” ayon kay Marcos.

Dagdag pa niya, “Maaaring mag-file at magbayad sa pamamagitan ng BIR electronic platforms, o sa mga Authorized Agent Banks.”

Matatandaang noong Marso, inilunsad ng Bureau of Internal Revenue ang Electronic Tax (eTax) Filing o Tax Assistance Center sa BIR National Training Center Auditorium upang magbigay ng on-site support para sa electronic filing ng ITRs.

Casino Plus supports Brigada Eskwela, brings color to over 5,000 Students’ Lives

by Info @Brand Zone | April 10, 2025

TURNOVER CEREMONY: (from left) Mr. Rommel C. Narciso (AVP for External Affairs), Mr. Jose Miguel De La Rosa (VP for Admin & Finance), Michael Angelo Horfilla (Stotsenberg Leisure Park and Hotel Corp. Corporate Social Responsibility Director), Helen A. Tumang (Concepcion South ES Principal), Karen P. Osorio (Benigno S. Aquino Jr. ES Principal), Chevy Tanglao (Mabalacat Community HS Teacher), Sheryll Manguerra (Stotsenberg Leisure Park and Hotel Corp. CDC Compliance Senior Manager)

Clark, Pampanga - As the current school year comes to a close, preparations for the next are already underway. Through the spirit of Brigada Eskwela, Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible gaming platform duly licensed by PAGCOR in partnership with the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is taking proactive steps to ensure that learning spaces are ready to welcome students anew, supporting 5,250 learners across public schools in Pampanga and Tarlac.

Under Casino Plus’ education and financial literacy Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillar, the initiative brings together representatives from CDC and participating schools—united in a shared commitment to empower and invest in the future of Filipino youth.

“This humble contribution aims to add color to the lives of thousands of students—color that represents hope, opportunity, and a brighter future. This was made possible through our Color Champions (employees of Casino Plus), our partners at the Clark Development Corporation and our partner schools who continue to help us turn small acts into lasting impact,” said Michael Angelo A. Horfilla, Director for Corporate Social Responsibility, Casino Plus.

For many students, a well-maintained classroom is more than just a place to learn. It is where confidence is built, dreams are nurtured, and futures begin to take shape. Through this initiative, Casino Plus brought meaningful support to 5,250 students across six (6) public schools, contributing ₱999,957.00 to help create safe, comfortable, and inspiring spaces where these dreams can grow. In addition, four (4) electric fan units were donated to support graduation activities.

The beneficiary schools include:

• San Pedro Elementary School

• Anupul Elementary School

• Dapdap Resettlement Elementary School

• Concepcion South Elementary School

• Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Elementary School

• Mabalacat Community High School

Held at the CSR Office of the Clark Development Corporation, the turnover ceremony reflected more than just a collaboration as it symbolized a deepening partnership grounded in shared values and a common goal of uplifting communities through education. 

This initiative underscores the growing and enduring relationship between Casino Plus and CDC, one built on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision of nation-building. Together, both organizations continue to champion programs that empower the youth and strengthen the foundations of local communities.

Pag-IBIG Fund to maintain 3% socialized housing rate under Expanded 4PH amid Middle East conflict

by Info @Brand Zone | March 30, 2026

Pag-IBIG Fund said it shall maintain its 3% annual interest rate for qualified socialized housing loans under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program, keeping homeownership affordable at a time when the conflict in the Middle East continues to unsettle global oil markets and drive volatility in oil prices.

The move supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s direction to keep decent and affordable housing within reach of Filipino workers, especially those from the low and moderate income sectors seeking to achieve homeownership.

“In keeping with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Pag-IBIG Fund shall maintain the 3% interest rate for qualified socialized housing loans under the Expanded 4PH so that more Filipino workers can continue to pursue homeownership even during a time of global uncertainty,” said Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling, who chairs the Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees. “By keeping monthly amortizations low, we are helping more working families secure a home of their own while supporting sustained housing production and the jobs it generates, in step with broader national efforts to keep the economy stable.”

Under the program, first-time homebuyers, particularly those earning less than ₱47,856 per month in the National Capital Region and less than ₱34,686 outside NCR, may qualify for the subsidized 3% rate for the first five years of the loan term. All overseas Filipino workers, regardless of income, may also qualify. Separately, under Pag-IBIG Fund’s Early Bird Promo, the first 30,000 qualified borrowers may enjoy the same 3% rate for the first 10 years of their housing loan, allowing them to save more and benefit from affordable and predictable monthly amortizations for a longer period.

The loan may be used to purchase socialized house-and-lot and condominium units priced at up to ₱950,000 and ₱1.8 million, respectively. It also provides up to ₱100,000 in additional financing for home improvements, such as utility connections and home fixtures, and carries a 100% loan-to-value ratio, meaning no cash equity is required. At these terms, monthly amortization is about ₱4,005 for a house-and-lot unit worth up to ₱950,000 and about ₱7,589 for a condominium unit worth up to ₱1.8 million, amounts that are lower than the cost of monthly rent. In addition, eligible borrowers may further benefit from additional subsidy provided by the national government, which may bring down the annual interest rate to as low as 1% and make monthly payments even lower.

Meanwhile, Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta said maintaining the 3% rate reflects Pag-IBIG Fund’s strong fiscal standing and its continuing commitment to carry out President Marcos’ housing agenda in a way that keeps homeownership within reach of working Filipino families.

“We continue to heed the direction of President Marcos in helping uplift the lives of Filipino workers by keeping homeownership affordable for those who need it most,” Acosta said. “Our strong fiscal standing allows Pag-IBIG Fund to keep the subsidized 3% rate in place so more working Filipinos can continue pursuing homeownership under the Expanded 4PH.”

Acosta added that, beyond keeping loan rates low, Pag-IBIG Fund is also making it easier and less costly for members to look for a home through regional housing fairs that bring together quality housing units available for sale, partner developers, and Pag-IBIG Fund financing support in one venue. Earlier this year, Pag-IBIG Fund launched its series of regional housing fairs through the Central Luzon Housing Fair. It is set to hold similar fairs in South Luzon, the Visayas, Mindanao, and the National Capital Region in the coming weeks. The Central Luzon fair gathered over 40 developers, financing institutions, and government agencies in one venue and provided on-site assistance for loan applications.

“Through these regional housing fairs, we are making it easier and less costly for members to find a home by bringing quality housing units available for sale, partner developers, and Pag-IBIG Fund financing together in one place,” Acosta said. “That is how Pag-IBIG Fund will continue providing more Filipino families with practical pathways to homeownership, turning affordable financing into real opportunities to own a home.”

Pag-IBIG Fund’s capacity to sustain this support is backed by its record housing loan performance in 2025, when it released ₱140.54 billion in housing loans benefiting 90,727 Filipino workers and their families, reflecting both the strength of its finances and its continued ability to help more members achieve homeownership.