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By SECRETARY OF FINANCE BENJAMIN E. DIOKNO  The Philippines performed well in a very challenging 2023 and will do even better in 2024 The Philippine economy has performed well despite a challenging economic and financial environment in 2023 beset by ongoing geopolitical tensions, imposition of...

"Do not covet thy neighbor’s job." Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left) and DOF Secretary Ben Diokno (Facebook) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda gave this reaction to House reporters Monday, Nov. 21, regarding the rumors that he could be appointed by Malacañang as the next Department...

The New Year is upon us. On the crystal surface of the champagne we drank on New Year’s Eve, have we seen enough of ourselves to help us kick old habits, strengthen parts of us that had been weak, turn a new leaf, hug our enemies, and keep abusive, toxic people we loved at a distance? But...