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malaya.com.ph | Angela Celis
Boosting private sector activity and creating more jobs will be crucial for the Philippines to sustain inclu-sive economic growth amid growing global uncertainty and domestic risk, the World Bank said in its lat-est Philippine Economic Update released on Thursday. The Washington-based agency kept its growth forecasts for the Philippines at 5.3 percent, 5.4 percent, and 5.5 percent for 2025, 2026 and 2027, respectively.
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1 week ago |
malaya.com.ph | Angela Celis
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the agency may revise its P3.2-trillion collection target for 2025 lower following the slower-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on Wednesday, Lumagui said discussions are ongoing on whether to recalibrate the goal in light of recent data for gross domestic product (GDP). “It’s possible, given that our collection target is based on GDP growth.
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malaya.com.ph | Angela Celis |Jed Macapagal
THE Economy and Development (ED) Council, formerly known as the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, approved on Wednesday the 10-year extension of the concession agreements for Maynilad Water Services, Inc. and Manila Water Company, Inc.
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1 week ago |
malaya.com.ph | Angela Celis
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto lauded the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for remitting a record P5.17 billion to the national treasury, calling it a “dividend for development” that strengthens public services without burdening taxpayers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Recto said: “This amount is not a mere number in our ledger.
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1 week ago |
malaya.com.ph | Angela Celis
‘Crypto asset users must pay tax’The Department of Finance (DOF) has affirmed the Philippines’ commitment to adopt a global reporting framework for crypto assets in a bid to curb cross-border tax evasion and illicit financial flows. Under this framework, crypto asset users must pay their fair share of tax, the DOF said on Tuesday.
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