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March budget deficit fell as revenues grew over 11%

The national government’s budget deficit narrowed to P195.9 billion in March 2024 from P210.3 billion a year ago, as revenue grew 11.32 percent year-on-year, the Bureau of the Treasury said Wednesday. The BTr said this improvement stemmed from strong revenue collection, compared to a modest 3.18-percent rise in spending. Government revenue collection increased to P287.9 billion in March 2024, despite a 0.23 percent decline in tax revenues. The decrease was attributed...

SMIC spending up to P114b to expand property, retail businesses

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) of the Sy family said Wednesday it is...

3 new officials named to complete DOF’s leadership

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed three undersecretaries including a chief economist to...

PSAC: P240b needed to improve internet connectivity

The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) asked the government to allocate at...

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