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Department of Finance (DOF)
DOF pushes ASEAN+3 shield vs global shocks
The Philippines, through the Department of Finance (DOF), is pushing for concrete measures to strengthen regional financial resilience and cooperation among ASEAN+3 economies to...
PH insurance sector hits ₱500B milestone, assets surge to ₱2.66T
The Philippine insurance industry posted record growth in 2025, with total premiums surpassing ₱500 billion for the first time and assets swelling to ₱2.66...
DOF brings $800M policy funding to support firms, workers
The Department of Finance (DOF) has negotiated $800-million financing to support policies that improve public spending, support business growth, address job-skills mismatch and increase...
DOF anti-corruption efforts to protect national revenues
The Department of Finance (DOF) is intensifying its anti-corruption efforts to strengthen revenue administration and ensure that funds vital to national development are fully...
DOF fast-tracks US$4.13-M WB grants
Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go is leading the swift facilitation of government clearances for US$4.13 million in World Bank Grant Agreements, ensuring that the...
How to fix PH taxes to attract investors — from red tape to red carpet
At the 2026 Economic Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Briefing held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), one message resonated strongly: The Philippines is...
PH shows high-growth potential, Moody’s reports
Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go has welcomed Moody’s optimistic assessment of the Philippines’ growth potential as a result of the structural reforms that have...
₱8.17-B Japan loan boosts MRT-3 restoration
The Philippines and Japan on Wednesday signed diplomatic notes for an ₱8.1758-billion (approximately ¥21.634 billion) second supplemental loan to fund the rehabilitation of Metro...
Govt guarantees CARS dues to carmakers despite budget veto
The government has assured car manufacturers and parts makers that incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program will continue to be honored,...
JICA frees ₱3.7B for PH typhoon recovery
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has released the first tranche of its standby disaster financing facility to help the Philippines recover from the...