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Rules on carrying cash to and from the Philippines: What to keep in mind

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is reminding arriving and departing travelers against transporting foreign currency exceeding $10,000 and Philippine peso exceeding P50,000 without making the required declaration.

Philippines to roll out unified e-Travel QR Code for seamless travel

Passengers arriving in or departing from the Philippines will soon experience a seamless customs process with the upcoming implementation of a unified QR Code in the e-Travel System.

Philippine economic growth slows to 5.7% in first quarter

The Philippine economy increased by 5.7 percent in the first quarter of 2024, a slowdown compared to the 6.4 percent expansion recorded in the same period last year.

Philippine trade deficit dips to $3 billion in March

The country’s trade deficit narrowed in March this year as both exports and imports contracted, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.

Filipinos face unemployment spike amid sweltering heat

The scorching heat discouraged many job seekers, especially in the agriculture sector, leading to an increase in the number of unemployed Filipinos.