National and Bangsamoro Governments approve review of BARMM’s share in the national tax collections to promote fiscal autonomy and development

The Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy Board (IFPB) has resolved to commence the review of the Annual Block Grant (Block Grant) formula for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to…

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DOF lauded by PBMM for key role in PH’s FATF grey list exit

The Department of Finance (DOF) was among the government agencies lauded and recognized by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for playing a key role in the Philippines’ successful exit from…

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Recto: PH labor market in March shows continued strength and resilience

Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto emphasized the continued strength and resilience of the Philippine labor market, with key indicators reflecting sustained stability. In March 2025, the country’s employment rate held…

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Recto: PH inflation falls to pre-pandemic low of 1.4%, gov’t to ensure continued inflation slowdown is felt by Filipino households

Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto underscored that the drop in the country’s inflation rate to 1.4% in April 2025—the lowest since November 2019—reinforces the government’s determination to ensure that this…

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PH backs World Bank’s job creation agenda for developing economies, highlights govt’s role in setting the stage for the market to flourish

The Philippines, through the Department of Finance (DOF), has backed the World Bank’s (WB) new job creation agenda towards generating employment and advancing the quality of jobs in emerging markets…

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Recto: Fitch’s affirmation of the PH’s credit rating at ‘BBB’ with ‘Stable’ outlook reflects strong medium-term growth amidst rising external challenges

Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has welcomed Fitch Ratings’ recent affirmation of the Philippines’ ‘BBB’ credit rating with ‘Stable’ outlook, which reflects the country’s strong medium-term growth amidst rising external…

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DOF: No new taxes, fiscal position remains robust

The Department of Finance (DOF) categorically refuted reports alleging the imposition of new taxes and stressed that there is no need for additional revenue measures at this time, given the…

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