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Action needed to boost Phl exports

By Mary Grace Padin | January 25, 2017 - 12:00am

The Department of Finance (DOF) said yesterday the country needs to lay out measures to boost the competitiveness of the export sector this year.

Business

Low interest rates to remain – DOF

By Prinz Magtulis | January 7, 2017 - 12:00am

The Philippines could continue to enjoy low interest rates this year as strong economic performance offset a phenomenon kicked...

Business

Days of cheap financing coming to an end – DOF

By Prinz Magtulis | November 28, 2016 - 12:00am

The Philippines has been a victim of “overreaction” from investors taking signals cheap financing is bound to end next month, the Department of Finance said.

Business

5-year average growth best since 1970s: Philippines primed for inclusive growth

By Prinz Magtulis | January 29, 2016 - 9:00am

The best five-year economic expansion since the Marcos era puts the Philippines in a position to tackle the challenge of making...

Business

Inflation likely slows to 1.2% in January

By Prinz Magtulis | January 27, 2016 - 9:00am

Lower food and utility prices after the holiday season likely dampened inflation in January, the chief economist of the Department...

Business

OFW remittances remain unaffected by slump in oil prices

By Prinz Magtulis | January 24, 2016 - 9:00am

Despite slower growth last year, remittances from overseas Filipinos have so far not been affected by the slump in oil...

Business

DOF starts cleanup, improvements for new admin

By Prinz Magtulis | January 22, 2016 - 12:37am

From an inventory of issued regulations to office improvements and renovations, the Department of Finance has embarked on...

Business

Philippine stocks among worst affected by China plunge

By Prinz Magtulis | January 19, 2016 - 9:00am

Financial markets in major Asian economies are closely tied and move in tandem with those in China, explaining the latest...

Business

Philippine economy seen to overcome bumpy ride, grow at more robust pace in 2016

By Prinz Magtulis | January 17, 2016 - 9:00am

The Philippines will power ahead of a “bumpy” financial market and emerge with robust economic performance, the chief economist of the Department of Finance said.

Business

Government on track to meet revenue effort target

January 10, 2016 - 9:00am

The government is on track to meeting its revenue effort target as of November last year, the chief economist of the Department of Finance said.

Business