𝗗𝗢𝗙 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗖𝗖𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲On behalf of Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go, Legal Services and Local Finance Group (LSLFG) Undersecretary Krystal Lyn Uy delivered the keynote during the 34th Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Metro Manila Business Conference, highlighting the Philippines' strong economic fundamentals and investment-friendly reforms.Undersecretary Uy underscored that genuine progress happens through strong public-private collaboration, citing key reforms like the CREATE MORE Act, which offers up to 40 years of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, and the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA), which promotes a fairer and more predictable property valuation system.As this momentum continues, the Department of Finance looks forward to building a more competitive business environment that benefits Filipino workers and enterprises nationwi#DOFUpdatesdates … See MoreSee Less
𝗦𝗲𝗰. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗚𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰-𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go inducted the 2026 Board of Directors of the Anvil Business Club, Inc. during its 35th anniversary, recognizing the organization's role in fostering entrepreneurship, leadership, and nation-building.In his remarks, Secretary Frederick Go emphasized that the Marcos Jr. administration is laying the foundations for businesses to launch and grow with confidence, stressing that real progress requires strong public-private partnership. He also encouraged the incoming Board and the next generation of entrepreneurs to lead with purpose, mentor future leaders, and continue creating opportunities that drive inclusive growth and economic progress for the count#DOFUpdatesdates … See MoreSee Less
𝗕𝗜𝗥'𝘀 𝟭𝟮𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗗𝗢𝗙 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗛𝗣𝟯-𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 🎉Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go congratulated the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on its 122nd anniversary, crediting the bureau's record PHP3-trillion collection milestone to rising voluntary compliance as taxpayers respond to easier, tech-enabled compliance.Secretary Frederick Go challenged BIR to build on its record-breaking performance, and thanked Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza for championing a taxpayer-centric approach to reform. He emphasized the importance of active stakeholder engagement, urging BIR to keep listening to the public whose insights continue to shape the bureau's reforms.The BIR also recognized this year's BIR's Best awardees, along with top taxpayers Alden Richards and Barbie Forteza, for inspiring more Filipinos to#DOFUpdatestaxes right.#DOFUpdates … See MoreSee Less
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𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗛𝗗 𝗛𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗶'𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗛 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 🚢The launch of the 250-meter Orion Jade, the first vessel built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines (HHIP) in Subic, marks a major milestone for the country’s shipbuilding industry. Beyond showcasing world-class Filipino craftsmanship, HHIP’s investment has already created nearly 4,000 jobs—and is expected to grow even further as operations expand.Watch this reel to know more. ⚓️#DOFUpdates… See MoreSee Less
𝗗𝗢𝗙 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰-𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿The Department of Finance (DOF), through Government Corporations and Investments Group (GCIG) Undersecretary Ma. Angela E. Ignacio, joined representatives from the U.S. Embassy and the private sector in a discussion on the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC).Convened by the US-ASEAN Business Council, the meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to advancing high-impact investments and strengthening economic cooperation between the Philippines and the United States through effective public-private engagement.#DOFUpdates#LuzonEconomicCorridor… See MoreSee Less
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗛–𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🇵🇭🇲🇦The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) and Ithmar Capital of the Kingdom of Morocco formalized a peer-learning partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). On behalf of Finance Secretary and MIC Board Chairman Frederick D. Go, Government Corporations and Investments Group (GCIG) Undersecretary Ma. Angela E. Ignacio reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Morocco through greater collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and institutional cooperation.The MOU will enable the exchange of best practices and institutional expertise to support MIC's development as a transparent, accountable, and professionally managed sovereign wealth fund. It also advances MIC's efforts toward full membership in the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF), reinforcing its commitment to meeting globally recognized standards of governance and pro#DOFUpdatesm.#DOFUpdates … See MoreSee Less
🏎️ 𝗜𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go, together with the Bureau of Customs (BOC), formally turned over the proceeds from the successful sale of two confiscated Bugatti Chiron units to the National Treasury on 29 July 2026.The sale transformed previously idle assets into revenues that will help fund priority government programs.Secretary Frederick Go also directed the Department of Finance (DOF) and BOC to fast-track the disposal of other confiscated assets, reinforcing the government's commitment to fiscal discipline, efficient asset management, and ensuring that recovered resources are put to work for the benefit of millions of Filipin#DOFUpdatesdates … See MoreSee Less
Nagpapasalamat kami kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa kanyang pagkilala sa patuloy na pagsisikap ng Social Security System (SSS) na mapabuti ang buhay ng milyon-milyong manggagawang Pilipino, mga pensyonado, at kanilang mga pamilya.Buong-pusong sinusuportahan ng SSS ang direktiba ng Pangulo na higit pang palakasin ang seguridad pampinansyal para sa ating mga aktibo at retiradong manggagawa. Patuloy kaming magsisikap na mapanatiling matatag ang pondo ng SSS at maihatid ang mas makabuluhang benepisyo at serbisyo sa mas marami pang Pilipino.Chairman Frederick D. Go PCEO Robert Joseph M. de ClaroSocial Security System … See MoreSee Less
𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 the joint statement of the Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on the tax relief measures highlighted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during his Fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, 2026.The One-Time Tax Abatement Program for Micro Taxpayers, issued on June 22, 2026 through Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 4-2026, provides qualified micro taxpayers relief from outstanding tax liabilities and penalties. Upon the recommendation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the BIR also expanded the VAT exemption on medicines through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 27-2026 issued on April 8, 2026, making more essential medicines VAT-exempt and helping reduce healthcare costs for Filipinos. … See MoreSee Less
𝗛𝗗 𝗛𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 🚢Investment Czar and Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go welcomed the launch of the Orion Jade, the first vessel built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines (HHIP), as a significant milestone in the revival of the country’s shipbuilding industry. He urged stakeholders to build on this momentum, calling it the start of a larger ecosystem that promotes industry development and creates jobs for Filipinos.Built at the Agila Subic Shipyard, the vessel reinforces the Philippines’ potential as an emerging hub for advanced manufacturing and shipbuilding.The milestone also reflects continued efforts to develop a globally competitive workforce and attract investments that drive inclusive economic growth.#DOFUpdates… See MoreSee Less
🔴WATCH: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA).Tune in as the President lays out the government's priorities for a more resilient and inclusive Philippine economy.#DOFUpdatesdates … See MoreSee Less
Reaffirming his Administration's commitment to building a stronger and more resilient 'Bagong Pilipinas,' President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on July 27, 2026.This year, the President outlines the measures his Administration has implemented to navigate a period marked by global headwinds, enabling the country and the Filipino people to weather ongoing uncertainty and sustain progress toward stability. … See MoreSee Less
𝗣𝗛 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗸𝗵𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go joins the Ikhlas Capital Annual Conference 2026—Welcome Dinner on July 22, 2026 at the Ayuntamiento de Manila, where he highlighted the country’s stable, competitive and investment-friendly economy before institutional investors and business leaders from across the ASEAN.The welcome dinner was part of the two-day conference, reflecting the firm's strong commitment to the Philippines and bringing together global investors to strengthen partnerships and explore new investment opportunities.Ikhlas Capital is a leading ASEAN-focused private equity platform that invests in high-growth sectors such as consumer, logistics, financial services, and technology. Among its Philippine investments is Glacier Megafridge, a cold chain logistics company.#DOFUpdates… See MoreSee Less
𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🏘️On behalf of Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go, Undersecretary Michael Peter A. Alejandro delivered the keynote speech at the National Real Estate Association, Inc. (NREA) Mid-year General Membership Assembly 2026.In his remarks, Undersecretary Alejandro highlighted the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA), a landmark fiscal reform of the Marcos Jr. administration that establishes a standardized, transparent, and credible real property valuation system to strengthen planning and local revenues, attract investments, and improve public service delivery.The event also featured the mass oath-taking and pinning ceremonies for NREA's new Real Estate Salesperso#DOFUpdatesdates … See MoreSee Less
𝗗𝗢𝗙, 𝗗𝗧𝗜, 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸, 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘+The Department of Finance (DOF), together with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), led the ceremonial exchange of the grant facility letter agreement between the World Bank and the Government of Germany, marking a key milestone in the development of the SME COMPETE+ Project.The ceremony highlighted the strong partnership among the DOF, DTI, the World Bank, and the Government of Germany, through KfW Development Bank, in advancing a project that aims to strengthen the competitiveness and growth of Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).The grant will fund the project's preparatory phase, including technical studies, detailed project design, implementation planning, and institutional strengthening. These activities will help ensure that SME COMPETE+ is implementation-ready, technically robust, and positioned for successful rollo#DOFUpdatesdates … See MoreSee Less
