Friday, 30 January 2026
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.
16 Dec 2025
7:04AM
DOF approves easing of reporting rules for micro enterprises
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has secured approval from the Department of Finance (DOF) to simplify reportorial requirements for micro enterprises, allowing them to submit certified financial statements instead of audited ones.
26 Nov 2025
10:33AM
Business groups back reforms to ease tax audits and boost fairness
Two of the country’s largest business organizations expressed strong support for the Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue following the suspension of all field audits and related enforcement actions under Revenue Memorandum Circular RMC 107-2025.
16 Sep 2025
2:44PM
Recto to GOCCs: You are people-owned, serve with integrity
Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) are being reminded that their true ownership lies with the Filipino people—and that good governance must steer all their operations.
16 Sep 2025
2:01PM
SEC-DOF agreement targets hidden owners, tax evasion in mining sector
The government is stepping up its fight against corruption in mining and energy with a new data-sharing deal between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Finance (DOF).
7 Aug 2025
9:44AM
DOF, Robinsons Malls hold inaugural GOCC Caravan in Manila
Robinsons Manila played host to the inaugural Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) Caravan, a two-day initiative launched by the Department of Finance (DOF) in partnership with Robinsons Malls.
16 Jul 2025
1:54PM
PH pushes climate finance reforms at 42nd Green Climate Fund meeting
The Philippines has advanced critical reforms to accelerate climate finance access for developing nations at the 42nd Board Meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) held from June 30 to July 3, 2025 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
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