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Gov’t stops fuel subsidy as new oil price hikes hit

The government will no longer continue its subsidy for households hit by high fuel prices during the pandemic as it shifts its focus toward...

PH, Indo-Pacific peers eye strategic cooperation

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Friday the Philippines will establish strategic cooperation, resilient supply chains and solid digital infrastructure among its regional peers in...

Early budget approval to boost 2023 growth prospects

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the early approval of the 2023 government budget will play a significant role in fueling optimism over next year’s...

More European firms keen on investing in PH

Several European companies engaged in different industries are interested in investing in the Philippines, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Friday. Diokno was a part of...

BOC surpasses revenue targets, collects P76.77 billion in November

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) surpassed its monthly revenue collection target by earning P76.770 billion in November, an increase of P16.176 billion or 26.7...

Diokno defends 12% VAT on digital transaction

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Friday the imposition of 12-percent value-added tax on digital transactions is a right move that will level the playing...

CA gives nod to Diokno, Bersamin appointments

The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday gave its nod to the interim appointments of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Finance Sec. Benjamin Diokno.  During the CA hearings, senators...

Finance chief on way out? Fake news, says President

Reports that Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno would be replaced by Albay Rep. Joey Salceda are “fake news,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday. “I...

POGO or no go

"China clearly wants to curtail POGOs and is likely to increase pressure on the country especially with the newly re-crowned Xi Jinping hammering hard...

Diokno expects real estate sector to pick up soon

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno expects the demand for real estate services to increase following the easing of mobility restrictions imposed at the height of...

Diokno: Now is the best time for US companies to invest in PH

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno asked American and global business communities to invest in the Philippines which has solid macroeconomic fundamentals and bright prospects. Diokno, chairman...

Kick out POGOs—senators

Kidnapping, other crimes linked to online gambling 1Senators agreed Thursday that the country should discontinue the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) program because of its...

Diokno insists ‘ayuda’ waste of public funds

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno yesterday clarified that the government’s “targeted” financial assistance should continue, but not the general “ayuda” given by the government under...

Government eyes more borrowings

Diokno says P1.16-trillion budget deficit seen with revenue shortfall next year The government expects to borrow from mostly domestic sources to cover the projected P1.16-trillion...
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