Dominguez seeks additional AIIB support for PHL infra projects

MUMBAI, INDIA—Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has sought the support of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in funding other big-ticket infrastructure projects under the Duterte administration’s "Build, Build, Build"…

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DOF Economic Bulletin: RESPONSE TO HEYDARIAN’S OPINION ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY

Heydarian’s opinions went overboard describing the Philippine economy as suffering from a “fallout” and “economic managers as grappling with erratic and populist policies.” His generalizations are erroneous and not backed…

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Dominguez cites urgency of infra development in Southeast Asia connectivity

MUMBAI, India—Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has underscored the urgency of modernizing transport infrastructure systems in Asia’s emerging economies to boost economic expansion and increase incomes, along with improving cross-border…

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Dominguez lauds PDIC for building public trust in PHL banking system

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has called on the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) to be prepared to constantly adapt to the changes brought about by rapid technological innovations as…

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PHL taking part in AIIB Annual Meeting

MUMBAI, INDIA--​Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has arrived here to take part in the third annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) set…

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PHL, Japan fast-tracking infra projects

TOKYO—High-level Philippine and Japanese officials have continued to discuss here last Wednesday (June 20) the timelines and possible plans of action to do away with bottlenecks and swiftly address concerns…

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Dominguez cites Japan as PHL’s ‘true and reliable friend’

TOKYO—Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has lauded Japan as a “true and reliable friend” of the Philippines, which, he said, will continue to depend on this close relationship to help…

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Top Japanese banks back PHL’s 1st stand-alone ‘Samurai’ bond float

TOKYO—Five of Japan’s leading financial institutions have given their full backing to the Philippines’ first stand-alone yen-denominated "Samurai" bonds issue set in the third quarter of this year, according to…

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PHL eyeing $1 billion “Samurai” bond issue

TOKYO—Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III confirmed here Tuesday that the Philippines is planning to issue about $1 billion-worth of “Samurai” bonds this year following its two successful floats of dollar-…

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