Suspending TRAIN will derail infra, social protection programs—DOF

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has cautioned against calls to suspend the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law as such a move would derail the…

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Dominguez says PHL workers need to adapt to tech-driven change

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has underscored the need for the country’s workforce to adapt to technology-driven change in anticipation of new jobs that would require up-skilling workers to prevent…

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BIR, BOC in joint drive vs smuggling, counterfeiting

The Bureaus of Internal Revenue (BIR) and of Customs (BOC) have created a task force to crack down against smuggled and counterfeit cigarettes as they intensify their campaign against these…

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Dominguez urges insurance sector to prepare for digital revolution

The insurance industry should be at the “forefront and center” of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, given that it is among the most closely regulated industries that would also benefit the…

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ADB should help ‘future-proof’ members vs disruptive change

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said this weekend the Asian Development Bank (ADB) should help “future-proof” its member-countries against the sweeping impact of disruptive change by aiding them in harnessing…

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Innovations crucial amid rapid,disruptive technologies—Dominguez

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has underscored the urgency for institutions to innovate so people can deal best with constant technological disruptions underpinning today’s 4th Industrial Revolution. Dominguez said during…

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Broad, provocative discussions set in ADB forum

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said he expects “broad and provocative” discussions on the future of the global economy as it relates to the past and present global trends to…

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