Diokno urges franchisers to digitalize, climate-proof operations

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno urged franchisers to lead the charge in greening and transforming the country’s business sector by mainstreaming digitalization in their operations and embracing sustainable business practices. “I…

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WFH arrangement for IT-BPM enterprises extended until further notice from FIRB

Finance Secretary and Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) Chairperson Benjamin Diokno issued a memorandum provisionally extending the existing work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM)…

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Marcos admin commits to transparency and good governance in the extractive industries

The Marcos administration demonstrated its commitment to pursue transparency in natural resource governance by rejoining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and enabling the continued development of the mining sector.…

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Marcos’ econ team to Singaporean investors: PH to be more business-friendly

The Marcos administration’s economic team committed to establish a more business-friendly environment for investors during a Philippine Economic Briefing alongside President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.’s official state visit to Singapore.…

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Diokno joins President Marcos, Jr. in inaugural state visit to Indonesia

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno joined the official delegation of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. on his first-ever state visit to Indonesia in a bid to reaffirm economic ties and invite…

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Diokno to LGUs: Build fiscal resilience, stimulate local economic growth

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno urged local chief executives in Samar and Leyte to build the fiscal resilience of their respective local government units (LGUs). “Now that we are emerging from…

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Diokno seeks LGUs’ support for local finance reforms

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno sought the support of local chief executives in the passage of critical legislative measures that aim to empower local government units (LGUs) to attain fiscal sustainability.…

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