DOF-backed measures prioritized by LEDAC advance in Congress

Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno reported to media on September 22, 2023 the progress of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) priority bills supported by the Department of Finance (DOF) in Congress.

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DOF supportive of thrift banks for a resilient PH financial system

Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno assured thrift banks of the government’s support in establishing a resilient financial system and urged them to ramp up digital transformation initiatives during the Chamber…

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Int’l dialogues and roadshows showcase PH to global market

The PBBM administration's Philippine Economic Briefings (PEBs), investor roadshows, and international dialogues have contributed to billions worth of pledges, such as the PHP 800 billion in investment pledges from Singapore…

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PH economic managers meet key UAE ministers and investors as part of Middle East roadshow, explores Islamic banking opportunities

Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno led the economic team in meetings with key United Arab Emirates (UAE) government ministries and Dubai-based funds and investors as part of its two-day Middle East roadshow from September 11-12, 2023.

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Economic managers introduce PH to UAE investors in first Middle East economic briefing

Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno introduced the Philippines’ as one of the fastest-growing emerging markets and investment hubs in Southeast Asia during the first Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) in the Middle East on September 12, 2023 at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Diokno: Econ team backs rice price cap as crucial stop-gap solution to provide immediate relief; proposes additional measures

The Philippines' economic team reiterates full support and endorsement of the President’s recent decision to impose a price cap on rice while emphasizing the importance of immediately implementing a comprehensive…

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