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Higher consumption seen to drive GDP growth faster

The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace this year with the record-high employment and lower inflation likely to support consumption spending, according to First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Capital Markets Research......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

DOF mulls mining tax tweaks for royalties, windfall profits

The Department of Finance is pushing for higher rates and fewer tiers in taxing the extractive sector, but the mining industry argued that the proposed structure would make the sector more uncompetitive......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

DOF finalizing P55.7 billion loan for Metro Manila subway

The government targets to secure P55.7 billion in loans from the Japanese government for the third tranche of financing for the Metro Manila Subway Projects by March......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

DoF considering IPOs for LandBank, DBP

The Philippine News Agency reported that the Department of Finance, under new Secretary Ralph Recto, is “exploring amendments to the charters of the Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines”, which Mr. Recto said could include “their possible public listing, to broaden the local capital market.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

DOF drops income tax hike for dividend income

The Department of Finance revised the proposed Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act to drop a planned increase in the income tax rate for dividend income......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Tax credit scam: 5 ex-DOF execs get 8 years

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of five former officials of the Department of Finance for graft over the multibillion-peso tax credit scam in the 1990s......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

DOF limits tax-exempt status for pickup trucks

The Department of Finance is pushing for only one kind of pickup truck to remain tax-exempt as it insists on the removal of special excise treatment on all other types......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

British Chamber pushes for Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, lauds appointment of Recto as DOF Secretary

BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson reiterates support for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, one of the key priority legislation under the Marcos administration......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Rep. Ralph Recto itinalagang bagong finance secretary

MAY napili na si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na bagong uupong hepe para sa Department of Finance (DOF). Kinumpirma ng Malacañang na ang itinalagang bagong finance secretary ay ang Deputy Speaker at Batangas Representative na si Ralph Recto. Ayon kay Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil, nakatakdang manumpa sa pwesto si Rep. Ralph ngayong January 12......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Toral: Philippine economy continues to expand amidst external pressures

Toral: Philippine economy continues to expand amidst external pressures.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Toral: Philippine economy continues to expand amidst external pressures

Toral: Philippine economy continues to expand amidst external pressures.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Philippine economy expands 5.7% in Q1

MANILA — The Philippine economy expanded by 5.7 percent in the first quarter of the year, up from 5.5 percent in the previous quarter, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). However, this growth was below the government’s target and slower than the 6.4 percent growth recorded in the same period last year. The Marcos administration.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

China bullying hurts our economy

China’s bullying in our exclusive economic zone at the West Philippine Sea is hurting our economy, particularly the energy sector. It is disrupting exploration and development of oil and gas. Whatever resources may be there will remain untapped; a tragedy given our urgent need for domestic energy sources......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Dagupan s Bangus Fest to boost milkfish industry, economy, environment

Dagupan s Bangus Fest to boost milkfish industry, economy, environment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

As global economy slows, Philippines bats for intensified financing solutions

The Philippines has called on multilateral financial institutions to step up support and financing solutions to developing nations as the global economy hits a critical point of further slowdown......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says

The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

EAM Jaishankar, Singapore PM exchange views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, green economy

New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong exchanged views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, the green economy, skills development and food security. EAM Jaishankar concluded his visit to Singapore on March 25. He was on an official visit to Singapore from March 23-25, the first leg of his visit to Singapore, Philippines and Mala.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar, Singapore PM exchange views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, green economy

New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong exchanged views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, the green economy, skills development and food security. EAM Jaishankar concluded his visit to Singapore on March 25. He was on an official visit to Singapore from March 23-25, the first leg of his visit to Singapore, Philippines and Mala.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Creative economy grows to P1.72 trillion

The value of the country’s creative economy rose by 6.8 percent in 2023 from a year ago as the sector employed more people, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Philippines has potential to grow into $2 trillion economy – WEF

The Philippines can potentially expand to a $2-trillion economy over the next decade if investments in key sectors will be sustained, particularly in education and human development, according to a top official of the World Economic Forum......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024