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Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I), a Japan-based credit rating agency, on Wednesday affirmed the Philippines' credit rating at "A-," with a ...
The Philippine government’s outstanding debt is “sustainable and manageable,” Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said, citing the ...
Government revenues will surpass the P7-trillion level by 2030, reflecting the administration’s expectations of sustained ...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has called on lawmakers to follow the government’s updated Medium-Term Fiscal Program as they prepare the 2026 national budget, stressing the need to use public funds ...
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Japan debt watcher cites strong growth outlook MANILA, Philippines — Japan-based debt watcher Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I) has affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade rating at “A-” ...
THE Department of Finance (DOF) called on members of Congress to ensure that next year’s national budget will work as hard as the taxpayers funding it. “Let us all together carefully choose projects ...
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said on Monday, August 18, that the country’s fiscal deficit remains at “manageable” levels, with the first half of the year recording P765.5 billion. Recto made the ...
Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world’s money, announced that it has become ...
Apple is contacting developers about upcoming tax and price updates for a few countries, including Canada, Romania, and Brazil. Here are the details.
THE Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD), the House of Representatives’ think tank, has warned that government tax revenues are unlikely to meet the 15-percent share of gross ...
What is VAT? Value added tax (VAT) is a consumption tax that applies to most goods and services. It is classified as an indirect tax, meaning that while it is paid by consumers, it is collected and ...
Hong Kong food and beverage market remains a dynamic and competitive hub, driven by tourism recovery, demand for quality and wellness products.