Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has affirmed that the Department of Finance (DOF) is actively championing the use of gender-responsive nature-based solutions to close the climate finance gap during a high-level panel discussion on December 4, 2023.
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has stressed the urgency of setting up the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance in order to strengthen countries’ climate action during a high-level ministerial dialogue as part of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) on December 3, 2023.
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has spotlighted the Philippines’ Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and National Adaptation Plan (NAP), which will resolve the information gap between the country and climate finance providers during a high-level dialogue on December 2, 2023.
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has championed the Philippines’ fiscal and economic policies to address climate change in a fireside chat as part of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) events in Dubai on December 1, 2023.
Commencing the participation of the Philippines in the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno joined the country’s delegation in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Philippine Pavilion at the Al Wasl Area in Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno shared with the Malacañang press corps on November 28, 2023 the Philippine government’s strategies to sustain robust economic growth and resilience amid the global economic slowdown, following his presentation to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. in a high-level sectoral meeting on the same day.
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has showcased the strengths of the Philippine economy and the Marcos Jr. administration's concerted efforts in propelling rapid growth through the full implementation of business-friendly reforms during his closing remarks at BizNewsAsia’s 22nd Anniversary on November 25, 2023.
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.
