Tight spreads in PHL bond floats mark investor confidence on Duterte watch

Investors have demonstrated their high level of confidence in the Philippine economy under the Duterte administration with the tight spreads of the country’s dollar- and renminbi-denominated bonds issued earlier this…

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PTA links up with UPLB on joint program, co-sharing of facilities

The Philippine Tax Academy (PTA) has partnered with the University of the Philippines-Los Baños (UPLB) in Laguna for a joint program and possible sharing of facilities that will serve as…

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US, PHL officials discuss possible free trade agreement

Senior Philippine and United States officials have discussed ways to further deepen bilateral economic cooperation between their two countries, including the possibility of pursuing a free trade agreement (FTA) between…

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Dominguez cites Al-Amanah Bank’s key role in Marawi reconstruction

MARAWI CITY—Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has underscored the crucial role played by the Al Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines in rebuilding this devastated city and helping its…

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Gov’t on track to achieve goal of high and inclusive growth

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said Friday that Filipinos have reason to remain confident in the Philippines’ growth story, given that economic indicators point to a positive direction as the…

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Dominguez: Tax reform, infra buildup to revolutionize PHL eco development

The Duterte administration’s twin pillars for economic inclusion—the comprehensive tax reform program and massive infrastructure buildup under its “Build, Build, Build” initiative—will “produce a revolution” in the country’s economic development…

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Filipinos reaping benefits of PRRD eco reforms, says DOF exec

The Duterte administration has carried out a slew of sweeping economic reforms over the past two years that previous political leaderships had failed to do and whose benefits are now…

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Dominguez optimistic on 7% GDP growth

NEW CLARK CITY—Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has expressed confidence in the economy expanding by 7 percent or better over the medium term on the back of the government’s “mammoth…

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People-to-people exchanges to boost PHL-India ties

CHENNAI, India—Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has welcomed the proposal of former Indian ambassador Gopalkrishna Gandhi to expand people-to-people exchanges between the Philippines and India as a way to strengthen…

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