DOF underscores consensus-building in crafting tax reform package

The Department of Finance (DOF) said a consensus-building approach has enabled the Duterte administration to refine the tax reform package it has originally submitted to the Congress, taking into account…

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CTRP ‘cornerstone’ of infra buildup funding

The Duterte administration’s unmatched infrastructure buildup over the next five years will be funded by a combination of resources from its proposed comprehensive tax reform program (CTRP), foreign development aid…

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Cambodia, Vietnam might even overtake PHL in tourism without infra buildup

Other emerging economies such as Cambodia and Vietnam could soon outpace the Philippines, especially in the tourism sector, unless the Duterte administration pushes through with its unprecedented public investment program…

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Tycoons attend 2nd ‘DuterteNomics’ Forum

Tycoons of Philippine business led by Jaime Zobel de Ayala of the Ayala Group and Tessie Sy Coson of SM Investments Corp. took part Tuesday night in the second 'DuterteNomics'…

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DOF execs in overseas trips highlight PHL bright prospects

Key officials of the Department of Finance (DOF) are attending the annual spring meetings of the World Bank this month in Washington DC to discuss with global investors, credit rating…

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UK urges PHL to avail of London’s £4.5-B export-import facility

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox have discussed ways to expand Philippine exports to the UK and how our government…

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Ex-finance chief urges swift passage of tax reform package

Former Finance Secretary Margarito Teves has said that now is the most “conducive time” for the Congress to approve the first phase of the proposed Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP),…

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