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Diokno proud to leave DOF in 'better state of affairs'

By Ian Laqui | January 12, 2024 - 5:17pm

"I am proud knowing that I will be leaving my post at a time when the Philippine economy, in general, and the DOF, in particular,...

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Ten reasons why the 2024 outlook is better

By VIRTUAL REALITY | By Tony Lopez | January 4, 2024 - 12:00am

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno cites ten reasons why this year’s outlook is going to be better than 2023’s performance:

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PPP Code to provide high quality infrastructure

By Louise Maureen Simeon | December 7, 2023 - 12:00am

President Marcos signed on Tuesday the PPP Code of the Philippines and the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 while in isolation...

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Growth target ‘remains achievable’  despite Q2 slowdown — Diokno

By Ehda M. Dagooc | August 14, 2023 - 12:00am

The Marcos administration’s growth goal for this year “remains achievable” despite the weak expansion seen in the second quarter, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Sunday.

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Katawhan ang nahubo-an

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Consumer group bucks  higher tax for junk foods

June 26, 2023 - 12:00am

Bantay Palengke, an organization of Filipino consumers, has registered their opposition to the recommendation of Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno to levy additional taxes on high sodium food products and sugary...

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EDITORIAL- Pension reforms

March 30, 2023 - 12:00am

For many years now, it’s been the elephant in the room, according to Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, with administration after administration looking the other way and leaving the issue untouched.

Opinion

Diokno: Rising debt sustainable as economy gains strength

By Louise Maureen Simeon | November 26, 2022 - 12:00am

The country’s debt level, which is now at a record high of P13.52 trillion, will remain sustainable as long as the overall economy is growing at a strong pace, according to Finance Secretary Benjamin Diok...

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Philippines can tap $3 billion South Korea ODA for infrastructure until 2026

By Louise Maureen Simeon | October 1, 2022 - 12:00am

The Philippines can borrow up to $3 billion from South Korea to finance local infrastructure projects in the next four y...

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Diokno: Philippines on way to full recovery

By Lawrence Agcaoili | June 10, 2022 - 12:00am

The Philippines is on its way to full recovery, as the pace of economic growth is expected to further accelerate in the second...

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