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Philippines eyes tourist tax refunds by 2024: Diokno

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Posted at Feb 03 12:34 PM

The Philippines is exploring global practices to determine how best to implement tax refunds for tourists, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said. Read more »

Gov't eyes euro bond sale, says Finance Chief

Warren De Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 03 11:58 AM

The Philippines is eyeing the issuance of euro-denominated bonds due to the clamor of investors, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Friday. Read more »

Foreign investment cap flagged as key roadblock in Philippines

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 10:17 PM

Philippine Economic Managers led by Finance Secretary Ben Diokno pitched the Philippines as a prime investment destination before prospective investors in Germany. Read more »

AMRO raises PH inflation forecast for 2023

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Posted at Jan 17 09:40 PM

The bright Philippine growth forecast of Finance Secretary Ben Diokno is dimmed somewhat by researchers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Read more »

Make Maharlika fund bill urgent, Diokno asks Marcos

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Updated as of Dec 15 02:10 PM

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to certify as urgent the bill creating the Maharlika Investment Fund. Read more »

Diokno says PH has money for sovereign wealth fund

Warren De Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 11:32 AM

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Wednesday the Philippines has funds for sovereign wealth funds despite its tight fiscal conditions including a budget deficit and elevated debt. Read more »

Diokno set to be replaced as Finance chief?

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Posted at Nov 23 12:32 AM

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dismisses rumors of the imminent replacement of Finance Secretary Ben Diokno, calling these “fake news”. Read more »

Salceda downplays rumors he will replace Diokno in DOF

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 21 04:39 PM

Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda dismissed as mere speculation the rumors that he will soon be Finance Secretary. Read more »

High inflation 'number one' priority of Marcos econ team: Diokno

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Posted at Nov 04 05:24 PM

Addressing high inflation, which hit 7.7 percent in October, is the top priority of President Marcos' economic team, Finance Secretary Diokno said. Read more »

PH to boost sustainable finance amid climate change: DOF

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 08 03:39 PM

The Philippines plans to boost its fight against climate change by pushing for sustainable financing, investments in climate resiliency and subsidies in the sector. Read more »

BSP's Amenah Pangandaman is next Budget Secretary

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 30 11:19 AM

Incoming Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman will need to balance funding President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr's projects while keeping debt levels from further ballooning. Read more »

Finance veteran Ben Diokno primed to hold fort as Finance chief

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 30 11:09 AM

Incoming Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno will need to keep money flowing for the projects of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr while paying the country's huge debt. Read more »

Diokno tapped as Marcos Jr.'s finance secretary

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Posted at May 26 11:11 PM

The economic team of Philippine president-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. takes shape. Read more »

BSP's Benjamin Diokno is Marcos Jr's pick to head DOF

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Updated as of May 26 11:17 AM

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno was chosen by presumptive President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr to head the Department of Finance (DOF). Read more »

April inflation likely within 4.2 to 5 pct range

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Updated as of Apr 29 03:55 PM

Inflation for the month of April likely settled within the 4.2 to 5 percent range, BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said Friday. Read more »

BSP pushes for digitalization in microfinance

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 10 05:28 PM

The BSP again pushed for digitalizing microfinance institutions to broaden the reach of financial services and boost the shift to online payments. Read more »

First quarter GDP growth may still be negative, says BSP’s Diokno

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Posted at Mar 08 03:51 PM

Gross domestic product growth will likely remain weak in the first quarter, even negative, but there will be a strong rebound in the second quarter with the economy coming off a low base, the head of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Monday.  Read more »

Laglag barya: Coin usage falls sharply as Pinoys turn to digital payments

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 03:30 PM

Filipinos used coins less often while digital payments broke records as consumers and businesses avoided physical contact as part of efforts to check the spread of COVID-19, the Bangko Sentral said.  Read more »

Gov’t says fiscal stimulus enough despite forecasting worst post-war recession

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Posted at Dec 03 10:49 PM

The 2021 budget will be enough to revive the economy, government officials said on Thursday despite projecting the worst full-year recession since World War 2. Read more »

Cap on credit card interest rate, fees takes effect Nov. 3: BSP

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Updated as of Nov 03 08:07 PM

Credit card companies may charge interest or finance charge up to only 24 percent yearly, or a monthly interest rate of up to 2 percent on all transactions. Read more »