Tax reform needed to fully implement ‘Build, Build, Build’ program

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said the proposed comprehensive tax reform program of the Duterte administration will serve as the fiscal buffer that would enable the government to pursue its…

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Miss Earth Philippines backs fuel tax hike

The Department of Finance (DOF) has found a new champion in the person of Miss Earth Philippines Karen Ibasco for its proposal under the tax reform bill to gradually increase…

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Duterte admin to score ‘irreversible achievements’ in economy

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III told members of the foreign media that the domestic economy is “where the real action is” in the Philippines and where the Duterte administration intends…

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DOF seeks FPI’s support behind tax reform

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has sought the support of local manufacturers behind the Duterte administration’s Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP), which, he said, would be a potent tool to…

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More pro-health groups back fuel excise tax adjustments in TRAIN

Two more health advocacy groups have joined the snowballing clamor to adjust the excise taxes on fuel under the proposed Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act to squarely…

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Dominguez commends outstanding Landbank employees

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has praised the Land Bank of the Philippines’ outstanding employees who received this year’s Gawad Punla awards for their loyalty and dedication, which, he said,…

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Infra spending to sustain high growth, generate economic multipliers

SINGAPORE—Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said here the Duterte administration expects to sustain the economy’s growth rate at seven percent over the medium term through an ambitious "Build, Build, Build"…

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Dominguez welcomes MCC move, but says Gov’t to first study grant offer

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez IIII welcomed Friday the decision of the US government's Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) to uphold the eligibility of the Philippines to secure a fresh grant from…

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