Economy

DBM Secretary Diokno presents admin’s infrastructure plans and other policy reforms at the 6th Arangkada Philippines Forum

With a theme centering on the administration’s 10-point socio-economic agenda, the Arangkada Philippines Forum 2017 was held on September 14, 2017 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. DBM Sec. Benjamin Diokno spoke in front of...

DBM Secretary joins senate hearing on tax reforms, expresses full support

On September 13, DBM Secretary Benjamin Diokno joined NEDA Secretary Ernesto Pernia, DOH Secretary Paulyn Ubial, and DOF Undersecretary Karl Chua for the Synthesis Hearing on Tax Reform Package 1. After Undersecretary...

Medium-term fiscal policy remains sustainable; debt crisis is far-fetched

With the Duterte Administration pursuing an expansionary fiscal policy in the medium-term, DBM Secretary Benjamin Diokno assures investors and stakeholders that the fiscal plan remains to be prudent, appropriate, and sustainable. Early...

DOTr, expressway operators to sign MOA on Interoperability of toll collection systems

Clark City, Pampanga --- In a historic move, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) and Land Transportation Office (LTO), along with the Department of Public Works...

DPWH reconstitutes National Building Code Review Committee

MANILA, Sept. 13 – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reconstituted the National Building Code Review Committee (NBCRC) to further strengthen the implementation of the National Building Code...

Foreign Direct Investments Surge Three-Fold in June 2017; First Semester Level Reaches US$3.6 Billion

Sept 11, 2017 - Foreign direct investments (FDI) grew by 182.7 percent to US$674 million in June 2017 from US$238 million for the same month in 2016, reflecting investors’ continued bullish...

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