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MBC backs remote work setup for other ecozone locators

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Posted at Feb 01 10:38 AM

The Makati Business Club is asking Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno if it's possible to extend the hybrid work arrangement given to the BPO sector to other ecozone locator Read more »

PH's London economic briefing seen to stir interest, attract investments: envoy

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Posted at Jan 27 10:34 AM

The recent Philippine Economic Briefing held in London is seen to create more interest in the Philippines for UK-based investors, British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils said on Friday. Read more »

9 global firms 'willing to invest' in PH say econ managers

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 03:52 PM

Nine international firms have so far signified interest in either investing or expanding their operations in the Philippines, according to Marcos' economic managers. Read more »

Maharlika fund unveiled at Davos 'to get inputs': Diokno

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 19 03:08 PM

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said they unveiled the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund at the World Economic Forum "to get inputs" from potential investors. Read more »

'Worst is over' for PH econ says Finance chief Diokno

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 28 07:15 PM

Diokno said that while the global economy is likely to face a mild recession next year, the Philippines can still post one of the fastest growth rates in the region in 2023. Read more »

Diokno naniniwalang may suporta pa rin ang Kamara sa MWF

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Posted at Dec 09 07:38 PM

Hindi aatras si Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno sa pagsuporta ng Maharlika Wealth Fund sa kabila ng batikos. Read more »

Economic managers push for Maharlika fund, cite need for progress

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 09 02:08 PM

The economic managers of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr led by Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Friday expressed their support to the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund, while urging lawmakers to pass the bill. Read more »

Reducing inflation impact 'top priority' of gov't: Diokno

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 02:12 PM

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Tuesday said the government is working to reduce the impact of surging inflation on the most vulnerable sectors. Read more »

Let Maharlika fund participants determine share: Diokno

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 08:46 PM

Veteran banker turned GSIS president Wick Veloso passionately defended the proposed Maharlika Sovereign Wealth Fund Monday, appealing to the public to give the controversial bill a chance. Read more »

Ano ang ipinapanukalang 'Maharlika Investment Fund'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 08:08 PM

Bagama't may agam-agam ang ilang ekonomista at mambabatas, siniguro ni Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno na may sapat umanong proteksiyon ang pondo mula sa anomalya. Read more »

Executive Secretary Bersamin, Finance chief Diokno get CA nod

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 23 04:19 PM

The CA approved Wednesday the designations of Benjamin Diokno as DOF secretary and Lucas Bersamin as Executive Secretary. Read more »

Marcos nilinaw na di papalitan ang Finance chief

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Posted at Nov 22 07:49 PM

Nilinaw ni Marcos na wala siyang balak palitan si Finance Sec. Benjamin Diokno. Read more »

Marcos says economic team reshuffle is 'fake news'

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 22 05:46 PM

Marcos said he has 'assembled a great team' and sees no reason for a reshuffle. Read more »

DOF's Diokno downplays report he's on the way out

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Posted at Nov 22 11:12 AM

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Tuesday again doused speculations that he will soon be replaced. Read more »

PH ready for foreign investors in telcos, airports, roads: Diokno

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Posted at Oct 17 10:03 AM

The Philippines is ready to welcome revenue-generating foreign investments in telcos, airports and other industries, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said. Read more »

PH borrows $2 billion from foreign lenders via bonds

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Updated as of Oct 06 06:07 PM

The Philippines has borrowed $2 billion from foreign lenders via a bond offering to fund its budget, the Bureau of Treasury said on Thursday. Read more »

BSP raises key rate by 50 basis points after Fed hike

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Updated as of Sep 22 07:18 PM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Thursday raised its policy rate by 50 basis points hours after the US Federal Reserve announced another aggressive rate hike. Read more »

Gov't extends at-home setup for IT-BPM enterprises

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Updated as of Sep 10 08:35 AM

The existing work-from-home arrangement for Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) enterprises has been extended, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Friday. Read more »

Marcos to submit P5.268-T budget to Congress next week

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 17 05:20 PM

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said they will be enacting several reforms to ensure the budget is spent efficiently and effectively. Read more »

DOF's Diokno says inflation likely peaked in July

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Updated as of Aug 17 05:20 PM

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Wednesday said inflation may start slowing down in the coming months, saying it may have already peaked in July. Read more »