Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has expressed full confidence that the Philippine economy remains firmly on the path to recovery and progress, as evidenced by its solid economic performance in the first three quarters of the year, the strong gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts for the country by international financial institutions, and the Marcos, Jr. administration’s comprehensive policy thrusts to accelerate economic development.

Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has commended the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) for launching the Philippines’ first-ever Tokenized Treasury Bonds (TTBs) and implementing other initiatives aimed at deepening the country’s capital markets and financial inclusion during the Bureau’s 126th Anniversary at the Ayuntamiento de Manila on November 20, 2023.

Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has taken part in discussions at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) on November 16, 2023 in San Francisco, California to advance the Philippines’ business interests with the private sector.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and his cabinet secretaries came in full force in promoting the Philippines as an attractive investment destination to the United States business community during the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) in San Francisco on November 15, 2023 at The Ritz-Carlton.

Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has highlighted the Philippines’ proactive steps in navigating global challenges at the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers’ Meeting in San Francisco, California from November 12 to 13, 2023.