DOF cuts creditable withholding tax on gold sales to 1 percent

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has signed a new set of Revenue Regulations (RR) reducing the creditable withholding tax (CWT) on gold sales from 5 to 1 percent, a move…

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World Bank lauds PHL’s advanced efforts in disaster risk financing

The World Bank has commended the Philippines for being among the world’s advanced economies in terms of developing viable solutions for disaster risk financing, according to the Department of Finance…

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ASEAN integration, China Belt & Road plan to shape future of Asian Century

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has cited the looming economic integration of the member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plus China’s plan to invest heavily in its…

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New OFB bank to cover all overseas Filipinos

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has welcomed Malacanang’s approval of the acquisition by the Land Bank of the Philippines of the Philippine Postal Savings Bank (PPSB), which, he said, will…

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China grants show understanding for PHL’s inclusive growth agenda

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said that China’s grants for the construction of drug rehabilitation facilities and bridges in Manila indicate its “understanding and sympathy” for the challenges faced by…

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GDP to grow faster in next quarters, says Dominguez

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III sees an even better growth narrative for the Philippines in the succeeding quarters as the Duterte administration further ramps up spending on infrastructure and human…

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Dominguez signs 3 economic, infra cooperation agreements with Chinese officials

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III signed Wednesday three agreements on behalf of the Philippine government on economic and infrastructure cooperation with China, including an accord providing a $23 million grant…

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DOF, JICA sign 15.93-B yen loan accord for Cavite flood control project

The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Japan International Coordination Agency (JICA) sealed last Monday (November 13) a JPY15.93 billion loan agreement for a project that aims to control and…

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China commits $7.34-B in loans, grants for PHL big-ticket projects

China has committed a combined $7.34 billion in soft loans and grants thus far to the Philippines for the implementation of 10 big-ticket projects, the construction of two bridges in…

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