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Asked if he thinks the tariff cut proposal will be approved, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said: “I think so.”
Diokno also pointed out that the country still has about 70 million doses of vaccines.
Diokno made the assurance after Senator Robinhood Padilla asked if the Philippine economy will collapse if the MIF fails.
Source: https://balita.com/mif-wont-put-ph-at-risk-economic-team-assures-senators/
Diokno pointed out that the proposal is part of the DOF’s slate of recommendations to ensure that the country would have sufficient rice supply at “reduced prices.”
Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/09/11/dof-wants-zero-tariff-on-rice-to-ease-prices/
Diokno said in a statement that the technical working group (TWG) will consist of representatives from the National Economic and Development Authority and the Departments of Energy, Budget and Management, Trade and Industry, and Agriculture.
Source: https://business.inquirer.net/387346/marcos-govt-wages-war-vs-inflation
Diokno sits in the policy-making Monetary Board that will meet on Aug. 17 to set the central bank's benchmark rate that stands at 6.25% following a total of 425 basis points hikes since May last year.
“The IAC aims to enhance engagements with analysts and investors; coordinate engagements with credit rating agencies and third-party raters; and increase the Philippines’ visibility through traditional and technology-based platforms,” Diokno said.
Source: https://business.inquirer.net/414401/govt-committee-mobilized-for-a-credit-rating
The SSS said Diokno noted that the contribution hike was the “the right thing to do for the institution and its members.”
Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/01/20/sss-enforces-contribution-hike-for-longer-fund-life/