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March budget deficit fell as revenues grew over 11%

The national government’s budget deficit narrowed to P195.9 billion in March 2024 from P210.3 billion a year ago, as revenue grew 11.32 percent year-on-year, the Bureau of the Treasury said Wednesday. The BTr said this improvement stemmed from strong revenue collection, compared to a modest 3.18-percent rise in spending. Government revenue collection increased to P287.9 billion in March 2024, despite a 0.23 percent decline in tax revenues. The decrease was attributed...

3 new officials named to complete DOF’s leadership

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed three undersecretaries including a chief economist to...

Asialink, Creador sign P4-b investment agreement to boost SME lending in PH

Asialink Finance Corp. and Creador, a Southeast Asian private equity firm, signed...

Pomelo announces $35-m Series A funding

Pomelo, the first consumer fintech to enable international money movement with consumer...

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LandBank’s profit grew 38% to P30.1b last year

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