Economy

Duterte admin secures ‘positive’ ratings outlook for PH amid massive infra program, push for tax reform

The Duterte administration’s bold infrastructure agenda and efforts for tax reform, alongside robust economic growth and strong external payments position, helped the Philippines earn a “positive” outlook on its investment grade...

DPWH to fast track site development of transitory shelters for Marawi evacuees

MANILA, Sept. 11 – After inspecting evacuation centers for Marawi evacuees, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now working on timely completion of site development works, where the...

P30B additional oil excise tax collections to go to 2018 social benefits programs

The government will implement its biggest social benefits program yet once the proposed Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN) is passed by the Congress in full, given that almost...

DOF adopting faster import permit system

The Duterte administration is finalizing a new, faster system for securing import applications that currently involve more than 60 government agencies, as part of fresh measures to cut red tape and...

Livelihood over big business : DUMANGAS FOLKS NIX FUEL DEPOT; GET P20-M LIVELIHOOD LOAN FUND

By Manny Piñol Dumangas, Iloilo - Oyster farmers, small fisher folks and fishpond owners in this sea resource-rich town of Iloilo Province have opposed the establishment of a fuel depot in its...

49th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ meet opens in PH

MANILA -- The 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) formally opened in Pasay City Thursday. Trade ministers of the regional bloc's 10 member states have convened here...

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