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PH GDP grows 6% in Q3
2ND UPDATE The country’s GDP growth in the previous quarter was the third fastest in the region after China’s 6 9 and Vietnam’s 6 8
PH gov't registers P8B surplus in September
The DOF also reports that total government revenues reached P164 1 billion 3 5 billion in September 6 higher than last year s figure
Facebook's Saverin, world tycoons in Manila
The Philippines’ top CEOs including San Miguel Corporation s Ramon Ang and SM Investments Corporation s Teresita Sy Coson will also take part in panel discussions throughout the 3 day conference until October 14
LIVE BLOG: Forbes Global CEO Conference 2015
Follow Rappler s coverage of the 3 day conference to be held first time in Manila It features some 50 prominent personalities in the global business scene
Vulnerable nations launch 'V20' to fight climate change
PH s Finance Secretary Cesar V Purisima is the inaugural chairperson of the group a counterpoint to the G20 of leading industrialized and emerging economies
PH gov't records P15B surplus in August
For the first 7 months of the year the government incurs a deficit of P3 4 billion significantly lower than the programmed deficit of P197 2 billion
Fitch raises PH outlook to positive
The Philippines is still underrated as it continues to outperform its single A rated neighbors in Southeast Asia Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima says
DTI chief makes final push for MSMEs initiatives
Gregory Domingo also confirms he will stay as DTI chief at least until after the country s hosting of the APEC Leaders’ Summit in November
Cebu Action Plan launched
The plan which has 4 pillars from financial integration to infrastructure development and financing is eyed as the lasting legacy of the Philippines’ APEC hosting
6 APEC economies sign up for Asia Regional Funds Passport
The Asia Regional Funds Passport is seen to generate savings of 20 billion annually in fund management costs and create 170 000 jobs in APEC economies within 5 years
Philippines' Q2 GDP growth rises to 5.6%
2ND UPDATE Although below expectations the growth is respectable and still makes the Philippines an attractive market says NEDA chief Arsenio M Balisacan
PH warns vs using exchange rate as trade tool
We must be mindful of the trade offs involved in using the exchange rate as a trade tool to boost competitiveness Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima says
27 LGUs failed to submit Q2 receipts, expenditures report
The finance department s tax watch ad shames 19 cities 8 provinces for failure to submit their electronic statements of receipts and expenditures
PH gov't hits P13.75B surplus in H1
Increased efforts to speed up spending in June are not enough to offset government underspending in the first 5 months of 2015
PH, US sign FATCA deal to curb tax evasion
The agreement introduces automatic reporting of US citizens with bank accounts in the PH and the equivalent for Philippine account holders in the US
'Invest in PH now' - Gov't, business make pitch to US investors
The conference is part of a high level 3 city trade mission aimed at encouraging US investment in the country
PSALM’s Ledesma seeks Malacañang intervention over suspension
PSALM President CEO Emmanuel Ledesma Jr says the board wrongly interpreted a provision of the Governance Commission for GOCC Law in suspending a presidential appointee like him
PSALM chief Ledesma on 90-day preventive suspension
No official reason is provided for the suspension of Ledesma who is the subject of PSALM employees complaints
PH prospects ‘positive’ come ASEAN integration
Most investors have higher than ‘excellent’ expectations about the country’s economic performance – which overall is still positive
Fitch affirms Philippines' 'BBB-' rating
The country s BBB rating is one notch below the rating assigned to the Philippines by Moody’s Investors Service and Standard Poor’s
Low income households, small businesses priority for financial inclusion
While the country is hailed as 3rd globally with the “most conducive environment for financial inclusion ” access to finance though is still considered a major hurdle for MSMEs
Purisima: TRO for Customs collectors disrupts reforms
The Finance secretary expressed dismay over the issuance of TRO suspending the transfer of Customs collectors to the DOF s research unit
Broaden tax base to improve collection — Purisima
Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima says broadening the tax base and focusing on the self employed will improve the government s tax collections
#TalkThursday: Cesar Purisima on PH's investment grade
TalkThursday speaks with Finance Secretary Cesar V Purisima on the Philippines investment grade status and more
'Why allow Philip Morris to monopolize Philippines?'
Finance Secretary Cesar V Purisima says he has met with and listened to the concerns of the representatives of cigarette maker Philip Morris on the sin tax reforms
