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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Monday debunked President Rodrigo Duterte's claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was included on its drug watch list.
Alongside the enhancement of tax administration efficiency, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto is pushing for the passage of the refined priority tax measures of the Department of Finance (DOF) which are critical to meet President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s 8-point socioeconomic agenda, particularly on ensuring sound fiscal management.
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has commanded the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) to work together as a team in further strengthening tax and customs administration to hit the government’s total revenue collection target of PHP 4.3 trillion in 2024.
Secretary Conrado M. Estrella III started the year with a productive, inter-agency meeting, hardly two weeks into 2024.
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has assured United States officials of the Philippines’ strong commitment to roll out a welcoming ‘red carpet’ to potential investors in the country as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has outlined key strategies to steer the nation faster towards inclusive growth that benefits every citizen, enhances their quality of life, and safeguards the future of new generations.
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno welcomed the enactment of the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act, which was signed into law as Republic Act No. (RA) 11976 by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on January 5, 2024, to modernize the Philippine tax administration and strengthen taxpayer rights.