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DOF chief Go locks in Japan funding to cut traffic, boost Mindanao growth

Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go has secured fresh Japanese funding to accelerate two major infrastructure projects aimed at easing congestion in Metro Manila and unlocking growth in Mindanao.

18 Mar 2026

4:23PM

PH secures P12B KfW funding for blue economy push

The Philippine government has secured €200 million (about P12 billion) in development financing from Germany’s KfW Development Bank to scale up marine protection and unlock economic opportunities for more than three million Filipinos dependent on coastal resources.

17 Mar 2026

9:00AM

DOF chief pushes wider insurance access as premiums hit P500B

As more Filipinos embrace the insurance mindset, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said the government will continue strengthening the insurance industry to ensure financial protection reaches more families and communities, particularly the underserved.

16 Feb 2026

12:47PM

SSS reserve fund tops P1 trillion in record year

The Social Security System (SSS) delivered its strongest financial performance in history in 2025, with its reserve fund surpassing the P1 trillion mark for the first time — a milestone officials say reinforces pension security for millions of Filipino members.

12 Feb 2026

1:31PM

OECD survey debut signals confidence in PH economy, says DOF chief

Global confidence in the Philippine economy received a fresh boost as the country secured its inaugural inclusion in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Economic Survey.

3 Feb 2026

4:31PM

PH, Japan update tax treaty to deepen investment ties

The Philippines and Japan have finalized an updated Double Taxation Convention (DTC) following formal negotiations held from Jan. 27 to 30, 2026, marking a key step in keeping bilateral economic ties modern and responsive to the evolving global business environment.

20 Jan 2026

8:20AM

No CARS pullout, gov’t says amid FY2026 budget confusion

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Department of Finance (DOF) jointly clarified that the veto of the CARS Program item in the FY2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) does not signal a withdrawal of government support for the automotive industry.

2 Jan 2026

3:24PM

Go backs SSS micro-loans to curb loan sharks

The Social Security System (SSS) is targeting a first-half 2026 pilot rollout of its proposed micro-loan program to expand access to safe and affordable short-term credit for its members.

20 Dec 2025

9:47AM

DOF rolls out mining law IRR to cut risk, attract capital

Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go has issued the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12253, a key reform aimed at simplifying mining taxes, boosting investor confidence, and securing the government’s fair share from the country’s mineral resources.