The Department of Finance (DOF) said the government's lack of a unified approach to digital transformation has slowed down efforts to make business easier, streamline processes, speed up responses, and deliver public services promptly. In a statement on Saturday, Feb. 3, Finance Secretary Ralph G....
A major restructuring at the Department of Finance (DOF) could be in the offing as Malacañang is set to appoint three new undersecretaries and one assistant secretary to the agency. The DOF is expected to undergo significant changes with new Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto inclined to...
The Department of Finance (DOF) stated that the government is committed to implementing measures to reduce inflation, thereby stimulating private spending to drive growth and increase government revenues. In a statement on Wednesday, Jan. 31, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the government...
Ayala Land Inc. and its real estate investment trust AREIT Inc., reported of having the largest EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Zero Carbon certified office portfolio in the Philippines after eight of their buildings were certified. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has committed to partnering with US investors to explore potential investments in critical minerals, semiconductors, and energy security in the Philippines. This commitment has been made following the meeting between Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto and United States...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that interest rates would go down in the second semester of the year. On the sidelines of the annual reception for the banking community late Friday, Jan. 26, Recto stated that he expects a decrease in the cost of borrowing, both domestically and offshore,...
Veteran actress Vilma Santos-Recto (right) stands behind her husband, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto (center), as he is sworn into office by President Marcos at Malacañan Palace on Jan. 12, 2024. Little did many know, especially those eagerly anticipating a sighting of Ate Vi, that the “Star...
In my five years of experience in the real estate industry, I've observed a growing trend among investors who prefer acquiring properties without paying in cash. Developers are increasingly offering pre-selling projects, allowing buyers to lock in prices and make manageable monthly payments....
The Department of Finance (DOF) has stated that the expected revenue from the "refined" five tax reform proposals will fall short of the initial projections made by the agency. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said late Friday, Jan. 26, that the projected revenue gain of P213 billion from the...
The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) deliberated on the strategic direction of the fund, with Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto assuming the role of the new chairperson. The Department of Finance (DOF) reported that on Friday, Jan. 26, Recto chaired the second board meeting of the MIC. Last Jan. 7,...
The Department of Finance (DOF) plans to push for approval of five pending tax measures in Congress within this year to raise around P213 billion by the end of President Marcos' term. In the absence of new tax proposals, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the DOF will continue to push for the...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has urged the Insurance Commission (IC) to develop new products aimed at addressing emerging challenges, notably climate change. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said there is the need to develop new products, implement innovative solutions, and utilize new...
