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by Info @Business | February 12, 2026



Pag-IBIG


Pag-IBIG Fund members collectively saved a record ₱160.41 billion in 2025, marking a 21% increase from the previous year and the highest amount ever recorded in the agency’s history.


The agency said the milestone was driven largely by the continued growth of voluntary savings, particularly under its Modified Pag-IBIG II (MP2) Savings Program.


“Once again, our strong collections reflect the trust and confidence our members place in Pag-IBIG’s savings programs,” said Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling, who also chairs the Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees. “With ₱27.61 billion more savings collected in 2025 compared to the previous year, Pag-IBIG Fund’s solid financial position enables us to continue offering low-interest rates and to support the financing requirements of the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.”


Of the total savings collected in 2025, mandatory monthly contributions amounted to ₱66.80 billion. Notably, voluntary savings - funds saved by members with the agency that are over and above their required contributions - accounted for the larger share of total collections.


“Our members are saving more voluntarily, to the point that voluntary savings have already surpassed mandatory contributions,” said Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta. “Voluntary savings reached ₱93.60 billion, or 58% of our total savings collections. This is very encouraging because it shows that the culture of saving for the future remains strong among Pag-IBIG members.”


Acosta noted that members’ additional monthly contributions reached ₱10.09 billion, as more members opted to save above the required ₱200 monthly contribution. She attributed this to members’ growing appreciation of saving with Pag-IBIG Fund, supported by its consistent track record of competitive annual dividend rates.


She added that this same confidence continued to drive strong MP2 Savings participation, with collections reaching ₱83.51 billion for the year, making it the primary driver of voluntary savings growth.


“We are very pleased that MP2 Savings continues to encourage more Filipino workers to set aside money for their future,” Acosta said. “Through this program, we have helped our members appreciate the value of disciplined saving by offering a secure and rewarding savings option aligned with their short-term goals. In fact, a number of our MP2 savers, particularly retirees and pensioners, now call themselves ‘LODI,’ or ‘Living on Dividends,’ as they use their annual returns to help cover daily expenses. Our members can be assured that we will continue to manage their savings prudently and strive to provide the highest possible returns. That is Lingkod Pag-IBIG at work.”

 
 

by Info @Business | February 9, 2026



The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) recorded a 38.3 percent year-on-year increase in Lotto sales following the implementation of higher minimum jackpot prizes, signaling stronger public participation and sustained interest in Lotto games under the enhanced prize structure.


Total Lotto sales from February 1 to 7, 2026 reached ₱413,827,025.00, up from ₱299,172,920.00 during the same period in 2025. The increase followed the rollout of higher starting jackpots across major Lotto games, making larger prizes available from the first draw and boosting overall player engagement.


PCSO said the growth in sales was accompanied by higher player participation, with the number of Lotto tickets sold rising by 10.7 percent year-on-year during the same period.

The agency attributed the sustained growth to the improved value proposition of Lotto games, where players now compete for significantly higher prizes from the outset while continuing to benefit from the progressive jackpot system when prizes are not immediately won.


“The strong year-on-year growth in Lotto sales shows that higher minimum jackpots resonate with the public,” said PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles. “By offering bigger prizes right from the start, we are making Lotto games more exciting and rewarding while ensuring the system remains fair, transparent, and sustainable.”

"Higher sales also mean a high degree of confidence by the betting public in the Philippine lottery system," he added.


Robles noted that increased participation directly supports PCSO’s mandate to fund health, medical, and social welfare programs nationwide. “Higher participation means more resources for medical assistance and other social services that benefit Filipinos in need,” he said.


The enhanced jackpot structure, implemented starting February 1, forms part of PCSO’s continuing efforts to modernize the Lotto system and align it with internationally accepted gaming practices.


PCSO continues to encourage the public to play responsibly and to rely on official PCSO channels for accurate information on Lotto games, draw schedules, and prize announcements.


Robles urged the betting public not to patronize illegal gambling   not only in order to avoid being defrauded but in order to help the government sustain its social service programs.



For more information about PCSO’s Responsible Gaming initiatives, visit www.pcso.gov.ph or follow us on our official social media platforms.

 
 

by Info @Business News | February 4, 2026



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Isinara ng Pilipinas ang 2025 na may bagong record-high sovereign debt na P17.71 trilyon, ayon sa Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).


Batay sa datos na inilabas ng BTr, mas mataas ito ng P1.66 trilyon o 10.32% kumpara sa naitalang P16.05 trilyon sa pagtatapos ng Disyembre 2024.


“The increase due to the government’s strategic net issuance of debt instruments to fund development programs, as well as the valuation effects of peso depreciation against the US dollar and third currencies,” ani BTr.


Sa kabuuang utang ng bansa, nasa P12.12 trilyon ang domestic debt, habang nasa P5.59 trilyon naman ang external o foreign debt.


 
 
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