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Department of Finance (DOF)
World Bank, DA to launch $70M climate risk shield
The World Bank is backing a five-year $70 million initiative to create a co-insurance pool that will cushion Philippine agriculture from escalating climate-related risks,...
Japan experts to help PH track and deliver on Paris climate goals
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has deployed a team of climate change experts to the Philippines to strengthen the country’s capacity to respond...
PBBM open to DOF proposal to tax online gaming
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is open to the proposal of the Department of Finance (DOF) to impose taxes on the online gaming industry,...
PH clinches $10-M climate fund for Tawi-Tawi water, food, energy resilience
The Philippines has secured its first Adaptation Fund (AF)-financed project worth $10 million to boost the climate resilience of communities in Tawi-Tawi, officials announced...
Sweden signs grant for DOTr and deal with ADB on climate change during delegation visit
A new grant to support public transportation development and a $200-million guarantee agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) on climate change were signed during...
Agri chief targets rice-price manipulation with bold reforms
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has proposed enlisting the Department of Finance, particularly the Bureau of Internal Revenue, to audit the financial records...