The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) has launched the 28th tranche of its retail treasury bonds, the government’s first offering under the Marcos administration. “This issuance serves as an important…
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno commended legislators for passing game-changing structural reforms during the 18th Congress, enabling the country to withstand the harsh effects of the pandemic and chart a clear…
The Department of Finance (DOF) presented to the 19th Congress fiscal priority reforms as part of the Marcos administration’s Medium Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF) to steer the country back to…
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno assured senators that the national debt remains within manageable levels, allaying fears of the country defaulting on loans amid a slightly elevated debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP)…
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno urged economic journalists to help the government tell a coherent narrative about the country’s bright economic story. “I challenge you to explain to our people and…
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno reiterated confidence in the country’s bright economic outlook, citing expected improvements in inflation, the country’s credit rating, and the performance of the Philippine peso. “Inflation hit…
The Department of Finance (DOF) presented to the Senate key legislative reforms to modernize real property valuation and improve local government finance. “The [Medium-Term Fiscal Framework] proposes measures that will…
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said that the government is planning to amend the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Law to improve the investment climate and attract…
The Philippines and France looked into expanding development cooperation in agriculture, climate change, and other areas in a courtesy call meeting between Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno and French Ambassador to…
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno instructed the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to lead the country in achieving an inclusive financial system and economic growth, as he underscored the bank's…
