DOF: PHL’s strong economy, not incentives, led to rise in FDIs

The remarkable increase in foreign direct investments (FDIs) entering the country in the last 17 months best illustrates that investors are now flocking to the Philippines because of its exciting…

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Record GOCC remittances helping Govt boost infra, social services spending

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has said that record remittances from 54 government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) will go a long way in helping the Duterte administration hold down deficits…

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DOF expects economy to grow faster in H2

The Department of Finance (DOF) remains optimistic that the economy will grow faster in the year's second half on the back of larger investment inflows and exports, higher infrastructure expenditures,…

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Tax Academy gets PRC accreditation

The Philippine Tax Academy (PTA) has secured the accreditation of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as a professional development program provider, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). DOF Undersecretary…

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Dominguez calls for dialogue on federalism issue

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has maintained that the draft federal Constitution contains ambiguous provisions on the allocation of expenditures for the would-be federated government and its federated regions, which…

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