DOF Releases Fiscal Performance Scores of 1, 477 Municipalities

LGUs urged to raise more revenues, improve fiscal transparency The Department of Finance (DOF) has released in its Iskor ng ‘Yong Bayan website (http://iskor.blgf.gov.ph) the fiscal sustainability scorecards of 1,477…

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Department of Finance Pushes for Subsidies for Persons with Disabilities

Subsidies serve PWD interests better than unfeasible VAT exemptions The Department of Finance advised for more feasible and responsible measures in light of the passage of House Bill 1039, exempting…

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DOF Economic Bulletin on The National Government Fiscal Performance

As of end-October 2014 Philippine fiscal performance continues to be robust. Total revenues for the month of October surged to Php152.3 billion, some13.4% increase from the same month in the…

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IT Upgrades Set to Boost Fight Against Corruption

Millennium Challenge Corporation to Arm RIPS with a Case Management System The Department of Finance's (DOF) Revenue Integrity Protection Service (RIPS), a program successfully rooting out erring and corrupt officials…

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Customs slaps smuggling raps on Starcraft

Another top rice importer faces smuggling-related charges filed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for bringing in rice without government permits. Four separate complaints were filed by BOC Acting District…

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