"We thank S&P for recognizing the gains the Philippines has achieved in the fiscal and monetary front. This is the 8th positive credit ratings action under the Aquino Administration and…
"We congratulate Dr. Jim Yong Kim as he formally assumes office as the World Bank’s 12th President. "These are uncertain times for the global economy and it is critical for…
“The outcome of the Greek elections is a welcome development for the world economy. Still however, more is needed to be done to revive the European economy. Structural reforms need…
Philippine Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima pays a courtesy call to US Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner during a non-deal roadshow in the US that started last week. Parties discussed positive…
"We congratulate the House Ways and Means Committee, led by Chairman Isidro Ungab, in passing the amended version of House Bill 5727 which outlines the much-needed reform in the excise…
TRANSCRIPT: Finance Sec. Cesar V. Purisima, Asia Finance and Risk Mitigation Forum in the Asian Institute Management, April 30, 2012. Purisima: We thank the ADB for putting the eye of…
TRANSCRIPT: Finance Sec. Cesar V. Purisima in the Euromoney Conference, March 27, 2012. Purisima: 2015 is a very important year for us in the Philippines. Thats when we will integrate…
TRANSCRIPT: Malacanang Press Briefing, ADB Launch, March 1, 2012 Sec. Ricky Carandang: Good afternoon. The Philippines is proud to be hosting the 45th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors…
TRANSCRIPT: (Reuters) Purisima, CVPs residence, February 10, 2012. On inflation Purisima: The main drivers of inflation in the Philippines are food and oil prices. On the part of the food,…
January 30, 2012 The Manila Peninsula Hotel To the new president and the board, congratulations. I'd like to recognize our friends, my predecessors from the Department of Finance - Secretary…
