The government's chief economic manager expects better growth in the second half of the year as public spending picks up after a slow start in 2023. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate from July to December could surpass the average of 5.35 percent...
President Marcos' first retail dollar bond (RDB) sale successfully raised $1.26 billion, demonstrating a positive response from the public despite the current market conditions, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. During the Chat with SBED briefing on Friday, Oct. 6, Finance Secretary Benjamin E....
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the local labor market remains strong and resilient despite global uncertainties. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the latest jobs data revealed positive trends, with unemployment decreasing to 4.4 percent in August from 5.3 percent the previous year...
Representatives of the Philippine government discussed with South Korea on ways to enhance the country’s business pursuit, specifically in trade, investments, tax policies and administration, customs, and licensing. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno shared Manila’s improvement on the...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has introduced a new exemption for certain agricultural producers with annual gross sales of less than P1 million, aimed at streamlining government transactions. According to Revenue Regulations No.12-2023, signed by Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno and...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Marcos administration is fully committed to implementing the necessary policy measures and programs to tackle the surge in consumer prices. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said that with the consumer price rate reaching a significant 6.1...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Marcos administration has successfully surpassed its target proceeds for the sale of onshore retail dollar bonds (RDBs). Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Tuesday, Oct. 3, that the Bureau of the Treasury has generated over $1.03 billion in funds...
EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY, OCT. 2 12:00AM The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will review the macroeconomic targets of the Marcos administration later this month, taking into account the challenging global economic conditions. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the DBCC, which...
EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY, OCT. 2, 12:00AM The government's target for the retail dollar bonds (RDB) is expected to be exceeded, as the Bureau of the Treasury reported a strong demand for investment instruments. During the Chat with SBED briefing last Friday, Sept. 29, Officer-in-Charge Treasurer...
EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY, OCT. 2 12:00AM The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Marcos administration will review the enforcement of rice price ceilings this week, taking into account the start of the harvest season to determine if the price controls should be lifted. Finance Secretary Benjamin E....
President Marcos' top economic manager stated that the ongoing sale of dollar-denominated retail Treasury bonds is a major step towards achieving financial inclusion for Filipinos. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the second sale of retail dollar bonds (RDB) contributes to fostering...
The Department of Finance (DOF) underscored the need for Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to provide innovative financing solutions to support physical and digital connectivity projects. At the 2023 Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Annual Meeting in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Finance...
