The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking for VAT-exemption on the purchase and sale of indigenous natural gas, and the sale of power using indigenous natural gas as part of the fiscal incentives to be granted under the proposed law developing the Philippines’ natural gas industry. Energy...
Two Washington-based international strategic advisory firms have indicated their readiness to support the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) in attracting investments and to assist the Philippines' digitalization efforts for revenue generation. In a meeting with Finance Secretary Ralph...
The Philippines may attain a single-digit poverty rate sooner than the target set by the Marcos administration, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a statement, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the country might reach a poverty rate of 9.3 percent by 2026, two years earlier than the...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has commended the Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. for investing in two big-ticket storage power projects in Luzon. Recto said these investments will help ensure a stable electricity supply for the people and contribute to the country's goal of transitioning to a...
The Philippines and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have inked loan agreements for two big-ticket infrastructure projects aimed at fostering inclusive growth in the country. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto and JICA Chief Representative Takema Sakamoto recently finalized the loan...
The Department of Finance (DOF) announced that the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) significantly increased its cash dividends to the government coffers for last year. On Monday, March 25, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto received a P1.8 billion check from CDC, reflecting the firm's dividend...
In a bid to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices, the Department of Finance (DOF) wants to impose a P100 tax on every kilogram of single-use plastic bags (SUPs). Finance Undersecretary Karlo Fermin S. Adriano unveiled the details of the DOF proposal in a statement released...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code is poised to usher in a steady stream of strategic and high-quality investments that will bring benefits to all Filipinos. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the timely release of the PPP Code's implementing...
Politician-turned-finance chief, Ralph G. Recto, has expressed his readiness to make tough decisions, even if they may not be popular with many. Speaking before members of the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) on Thursday night, March 21, Recto asserted that he has set his...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is now supporting the creation of the Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport (BuZ) next to the new airport being built by San Miguel Corp. (SMC). Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto told Manila Bulletin that he sees no drawbacks in Senate Bill No. 2572, aiming to...
In the urban landscape of Metro Manila, where available land is increasingly scarce, the Department of Finance is suggesting the development of new modern business districts on two large state-owned lands that could replicate the success of Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Finance Secretary Ralph G....
Amid swirling rumors, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto announced that he has no plans to seek re-election to the Senate next year, and nothing can sway this decision. After the Commission on Appointments unanimously approved his ad interim appointment as the Department of Finance (DOF) chief, Recto...
