DOF Economic Bulletin on The National Government Fiscal Performance

As of end-October 2014 Philippine fiscal performance continues to be robust. Total revenues for the month of October surged to Php152.3 billion, some13.4% increase from the same month in the…

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IT Upgrades Set to Boost Fight Against Corruption

Millennium Challenge Corporation to Arm RIPS with a Case Management System The Department of Finance's (DOF) Revenue Integrity Protection Service (RIPS), a program successfully rooting out erring and corrupt officials…

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Customs slaps smuggling raps on Starcraft

Another top rice importer faces smuggling-related charges filed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for bringing in rice without government permits. Four separate complaints were filed by BOC Acting District…

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Statement of Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima on Q3 2014 GDP growth

“Economic growth rates offer a picture of a country’s trajectory, and growth is rarely a straight line. The Philippines under President Aquino’s leadership has consistently shown that we have changed…

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RIPS Scores Another Victory for DOF in Anti-Corruption Drive

Revenue Integrity Protection Service to cause forfeiture of ill-gotten wealth The Department of Finance’s (DOF) Revenue Integrity Protection Service (RIPS) scored yet another victory after the Office of the Ombudsman…

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