Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Filipinos planning for retirement can now earn tax-free returns without exposing their funds to stock market volatility. Under central bank guidelines issued on 20 August 2026, traditional bank time deposits are officially eligible under the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA), offering a low-risk, guaranteed path to tax-advantaged savings. The PERA Tax Advantage Placing funds into a PERA time deposit yields dual financial perks that traditional deposit accounts cannot match: 5% Annual Tax Credit: Direct deduction from personal income tax …