The Department of Finance (DOF) joins the nation in honoring the heroes of World War II.This Araw ng Kagitingan, we remember their courage and sacrifices, and reaffirm our commitment to uphold the values they fought for—freedom, resilience, and patriotism. 🇵🇭#DOFUpdates… See MoreSee Less
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟰,𝟯𝟯𝟮 𝘁𝗼 𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗢: 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸 𝗻𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗢𝗙𝗪 — 𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗱𝗮𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀. 📦🇵🇭Bawat balikbayan box ay bunga ng sakripisyo at pagmamahal ng ating mga OFWs — kaya ito tinawag na Bayani Box. Pero dahil sa panloloko ng ilang cargo-handling companies sa ibang bansa, iniwan na lang ang mga ito sa iba’t-ibang ports sa Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao.Agad na kumilos si Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go at ang Department of Finance (DOF) para makahanap ng pondo na maglalabas sa mga kahon. Dinala niya ito sa Pangulo, na agad namang inaprubahan ang pondo para sa libreng door-to-door delivery. Nagsampa na rin ng kaso ang Bureau of Customs (BOC) laban sa mga kumpanyang nanloko sa ating mga kababayan.Panoorin ang kwento ng mga pamilyang nakatanggap ng kanilang mga Bayani Boxes. ▶️#BayaniBoxCebu#BayaniBox#BayaniBoxes#DOFUpdates#BOCUpdates#OFW… See MoreSee Less
𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀! 🚗 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is bringing hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) manufacturing to its existing plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna.“This is a landmark investment that will redefine the future of our automotive industry. And the even more exciting possibility is that we could be an exporter of hybrid cars.” said Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go.MMC President and CEO Takao Kato reaffirmed the company’s strong confidence in the Philippine economy during a meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go at Malacañan Palace today.MMC’s investment is expected to create jobs, boost local industries, and advance the country’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.Read more: www.dof.gov.ph/ph-set-to-manufacture-first-locally-made-hybrid-cars-with-mitsubishi/#DOFUpdates… See MoreSee Less
IN PHOTOS: Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go thanked the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for its steadfast support to the Philippines, as both sides vowed to help fast-track the implementation of key transportation and infrastructure projects to avoid wasteful expenditures.During the courtesy meeting, Secretary Frederick Go underscored the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and smart spending, ensuring that all projects are realistic, feasible, and efficiently implemented.JICA also shared its plans to extend a loan facility to support the Philippines amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.#DOFUpdates… See MoreSee Less
𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗖𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go has secured financing from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to move forward with two major infrastructure projects, which will reduce traffic congestion, cut travel time, and bring more opportunities for Filipinos and businesses by making inter-city travel more convenient.Together, the Metro Manila Subway Project and the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Construction Project will improve the lives of daily commuters and long distance travelers, as well as boost trade and tourism for a more competitive and vibrant local economy.“These two financing support sharpens our focus on two critical fronts: improving urban mobility and unlocking the potential of regional economies,” Secretary Frederick Go said in his remarks during the ceremonial signing on March 27, 2026.Read more: www.dof.gov.ph/sec-frederick-go-secures-funding-to-make-travel-and-trade-easier-in-ncr-and-northe…#DOFUpdates… See MoreSee Less
IN PHOTOS: Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go met with regional and local executives of J.P. Morgan to discuss policies that strengthen private sector participation, and advance workforce upskilling to expand employment opportunities for Filipinos.The engagement underscores continued government-business coordination in developing the country's capital markets – an important step in sustaining the Philippines' growth momentum amid global headwinds.J.P. Morgan welcomed Secretary Frederick Go’s leadership, noting that his extensive private sector experience brings a valuable perspective in advancing the Department's strategic priorities.J.P. Morgan & Co. is a leading global financial institution with over 24,000 local employees, representing a significant foreign business presence in the country.#DOFUpdates… See MoreSee Less
𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝗗𝗢𝗙 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗨𝗗 𝟰𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 (~𝗣𝗵𝗣 𝟭.𝟴𝗕) 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀The Philippines, through the Department of Finance (DOF), has secured up to AUD 45 million (~PhP 1.8B) from Australia to support the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦) program.PROGRESS is Australia’s flagship initiative to advance policy and economic reforms, and promote inclusive and resilient economic growth in the Philippines.DOF, as the lead agency, will work closely with the Australian Embassy and key partner agencies to ensure coordinated, results-driven implementation of the program.Read more: www.dof.gov.ph/more-formal-jobs-stronger-economy-ph-secures-australian-grant-with-dof-leading-imp…#DOFUpdates… See MoreSee Less
📦 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝟮𝟱,𝟴𝟭𝟴 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗙𝗪 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲!Today in Cebu, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go and Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno personally handed over long-awaited balikbayan boxes to OFWs and their families, who expressed relief and gratitude upon finally receiving their packages.This brings the total number of boxes delivered to 25,818 as of 23 March 2026, and marks the complete delivery of all boxes left at the Ports of Manila and Davao.The initiative is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to fast-track the release and delivery of shipments abandoned by freight forwarders at various ports.“Patuloy ang Bureau of Customs at ang Department of Finance, kasama ang Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), sa pagtulong para maibalik ang mga abandoned boxes sa mga pamilya,” Secretary Go said.#BayaniBoxCebu#DOFupdates#BOCupdates#OFW… See MoreSee Less
LOOK: Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go, in his capacity as the country’s investment czar, engaged Foxmont Capital Partners to explore opportunities to further boost foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines and mobilize private capital to support the continued growth of the startup ecosystem.Foxmont Capital Partners, a Philippine-based venture capital firm focused on investing in high-growth, technology-enabled startups, highlighted that domestic private capital remains on an upward trajectory despite global headwinds, underscoring the country’s strong potential to emerge as a leading global economy.#DOFUpdates… See MoreSee Less
The Department of Finance (DOF) joins the Muslim community in marking the end of Ramadan and celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak! May this special day be filled with peace, gratitude, and abundant blessings to all. ☪️#DOFUpdates… See MoreSee Less
𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go advances sustainable livelihood opportunities for over 3 million Filipinos with the signing of a development financing agreement with KfW Development Bank to strengthen the Philippines' blue economy and protect marine resources. The program is expected to generate increased and sustainable livelihoods for fisherfolk, aquaculture operators, and tourism workers.Secretary Go noted that the partnership with KfW reflects a shared commitment to environmental protection, climate resilience, and economic grow#DOFUpdatesdates … See MoreSee Less
