Economy

S&P PH 2017 growth forecast corresponds with gov’t target: Palace

MANILA -- Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday welcomed the latest outlook of S&P Global Ratings on the country’s growth by 6.6 percent for 2017, higher than its previous outlook of 6.4...

Reforms, infra buildup to boost PHL image as investment haven

A combination of tough bureaucratic and economic reforms, a long-due tax system overhaul and an unprecedented infrastructure buildup is guaranteed to enhance the country’s image as an investment haven at a...

DOF focusing on 3 initiatives to improve ease of doing business

The Department of Finance (DOF) is harnessing the power of digital technology to implement three major initiatives in improving the ease of doing business in the country. According to Dr. Dennis Reyes...

BLGF urged to strengthen LGU fiscal autonomy

The Department of Finance (DOF) has challenged its bureau overseeing local treasury financing and revenue administration to continue developing innovative programs to strengthen the fiscal autonomy of local government units (LGUs)...

DTI optimistic to retain EU GSP+ status in 2018

MANILA -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) remains highly optimistic that the European Union (EU) will continue to grant the Philippines the benefits of Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+). DTI...

Displaced canning firm workers get alternative employment

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The first congressional district office in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has provided temporary employment to 1,277 canning factory workers affected by the fishing...

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