PHL receives P35.1-B pledges for Bangon Marawi rehab program

DAVAO CITY—The Philippines has received a total of P35.1 billion (about $670 million) in pledges from the international community to aid in the ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts for the…

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Duterte admin delivers on 1st ‘Sulong’ recommendations

CLARK FREEPORT—The Duterte administration has delivered on several key recommendations two years ago by the private sector to help the government supercharge the economy and fulfill its goal of inclusive…

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Last leg of ‘Sulong’ 2018 SME workshops to be held in Clark, Davao

‘Sulong Pilipinas,’ the annual consultative forum held by the Duterte administration with the private sector, will focus on tax reform and the ‘Build, Build, Build’ infrastructure program this year, with…

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Dominguez cites Tokyo support for New Clark City development

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has underscored the key role of Japan in the development of New Clark City (NCC) in Central Luzon as a new metropolis that is prepared…

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Visayas and Luzon SMEs back lower corporate income tax, EODB reforms

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from Visayas and Luzon have rallied behind the Duterte Administration’s proposed reforms in corporate taxation, which, they said, would enable them to expand their businesses,…

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DOF formalizes 3 eco & infra accords with China, MOU on Panda bond float

The Philippines, through DOF, and China exchanged documents Tuesday (Nov. 20) on three economic agreements covering the cooperation arrangements between the two countries in implementing key infrastructure projects in Mindanao…

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