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DOF: Stimulus package for COVID-affected firms ‘not a priority’

By Mary Grace Padin | March 28, 2020 - 12:00am

he government is not yet prioritizing the provision of a tax breaks or stimulus package to firms and businesses adversely affected by the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 , according to the Department of Fi...

Business

Economic team rolls out P27.1 billion relief package vs pandemic

By Mary Grace Padin | March 18, 2020 - 12:00am

The government’s Economic Development Cluster is set to roll out a P27.1 billion program to help frontliners fight the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 and provide economic relief to sectors affected...

Business

Despite headwinds, Philippines likely to hit growth target for 2020

By Mary Grace Padin | February 1, 2020 - 12:00am

Robust public spending, strong domestic consumption and a revitalized agricultural sector would likely drive economic growth...

Business

Government confident of hitting infra spending target

By Lawrence Agcaoili | October 25, 2019 - 12:00am

Economic managers are confident of achieving this year’s total disbursement program of P3.769 trillion through accelerated infrastructure spending in the last quarter despite the delayed implementation of the...

Business

Economic cluster to review spending target

By Mary Grace Padin | May 20, 2019 - 12:00am

The Duterte cabinet’s Economic Development Cluster (EDC) is set to review this week the government’s spending...

Business

New export development plan up for Duterte approval

June 23, 2018 - 12:00am

The Economic Development Cluster has submitted for President Duterte’s approval a new medium-term export development plan aimed at improving the global competitiveness of the country’s goods and services,...

Business

Mining sector seeks inclusion in Palace action plan on poverty reduction

March 3, 2014 - 12:00am

The mining industry wants to be included in Malacañang’s new action plan to reduce poverty in the country by increasing funding and assistance in 30 priority provinces that need heightened economic...

Business

Purisima named Finance Minister of the Year anew

February 2, 2014 - 12:00am

Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima has once again been recognized as Finance Minister of the Year for Asia-Pacific.

Business

NEDA lowers Q4 growth target

By Ted P. Torres | November 16, 2013 - 12:00am

The country’s economic managers remain optimistic that growth could hit the high-end target of seven percent this year, despite a probable slowdown in the fourth quarter due to the devastation caused by the...

Business

Purisima named finance chief for Asia

October 14, 2013 - 12:00am

Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima has once again been recognized as Finance Minister of the Year for Asia for 2013...

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