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Finance reporter for @manilabulletin

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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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Coronavirus takes a heavier toll on PH economy than its ASEAN neighbors due to gov's reliance on lockdowns instead of early testing and contact tracing to fight COVID-19, World Bank economist says @manilabulletin
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JUST IN: BIR to issue closure order against Megaworld Corp., the bureau says in a media advisory @manilabulletin
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JUST IN: BIR said in its report to Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays today that Marcos heirs have not paid estate tax. "BIR is collecting and demanded payment from the Marcos Estate Administrators." @manilabulletin
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READ: Following the Megaworld fiasco, DOF orders suspension of BIR special audit task forces @manilabulletin
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JUST IN: Pagcor orders POGOs, including their service providers, to impose a 10-day quarantine period on all newly-hired, returning employees from countries with reported novel coronovirus @manilabulletin
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Antonette Tionko, who heads the @DOF_PH Revenue Operations Group, quits as Finance Undersecretary effective Oct. 15. @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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World Bank lowers PH GDP 2020 forecast by 8 percentage points to minus 1.9 percent; along with Malaysia and Thailand, they will "experience the biggest contractions this year" in the region @manilabulletin
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BIR says the agency is identifying, collecting properties of the Marcoses, which the govt will soon put on the auction block @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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BIR told Dominguez: "Bottomline Marcos does not take any steps to settle and pay because pending litigation." @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
2 years
Heard through the grapevine: Breakfast with Ben (Diokno), DOF edition coming soon. 💪
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
2 years
JUST IN: Philippine economy grows 8.3% in Q1 from 7.8% in Q4; a reversal of the 3.9% contraction in the same period last year, PSA reports @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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National government debt jumps by nearly P1 trillion yr-on-yr to P7.802 tillion at end-March this year, Treasury data show @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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LOOK: Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays 's take on the portion of the Comelec's decision which stated that "failure to file tax returns is not inherently wrong in the absence of a law punishing it." @manilabulletin
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JUST IN: Number of jobless Filipinos dropped to 2.93 million in Jan. from 3.5 million in Oct., 3.96 million in Jan. 2021 @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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JUST IN: 4.6 million Filipinos now jobless as COVID-19 economic recession bites @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
2 years
Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays reveals that some unscrupulous BIR personnel have asked several business owners for "pabaon" (parting gift) on his behalf @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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JUST IN: Gov't debt breaches P11-trillion last May from less than P9 trillion in the same month in 2020, the Treasury bureau reports @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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Malacañang rejected parts of the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) law that sought to exempt small businesses from paying withholding taxes. Marcos cited a significant fiscal risk due to potential tax losses amounting to P206.4 billion.
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Chino Leyco
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READ: Megaworld says this "matter has been clarified and resolved" with the BIR Regional Office @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays on Sen. @migzzubiri 's statement that Acting @NEDAhq chief @_karlchua is "perfect" to lead Philhealth: 😱 @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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World Bank's economist Kevin Chua says PH internet among the costly (6.5% of gross national income, well above the 2% average), slowest (16.7 Mbps vs 52 Mbps average) in the world @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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Manila Bulletin sources have indicated that the current Maharlika fund’s rules do not include any provisions for a scenario in which the President is not satisfied with the candidates on the list submitted by the Advisory Body.
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Chino Leyco
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BIR says Megaworld manifested "full cooperation" with all the requirements of the tax agency; "activity tomorrow (May 18, 2022) is being held in abeyance until further notice" @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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READ: Megaworld says the company is "currently verifying and clarifying" the media advisory with tax bureau @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
5 years
Measures acted by PRRD tonight: 1. An Act Providing for Reasonable Rates for Political Advertisements 2. New Central Bank Act 3. Veto of Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund 4. Partial Veto of Tax Amnesty Act 5. SSS Rationalization Act 6. Rice Tariffication” @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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Prepare for maximum fun and relaxation! Enjoy every moment, folks 🍻 @SecBenDiokno
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Chino Leyco
2 years
JUST IN: Marcos admin successfully borrowed $2 billion, or around P117.5 billion, from foreign creditors, the Treasury announces @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
8 months
Tension mounts as the corridors of power buzz with rumors of an upcoming shake-up.🫣
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
8 months
People are asking, did Sec. @SecBenDiokno stand up for Cielo Magno in Malacañang? The former undersecretary says “I know he fought for me😊.” She adds “I told him before I left na whatever is said on soc med, we are ok.”
@cielo_magno
Cielo Magno
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May nanalo na po. Hindi po sya resignation or termination. Expiration po pala ang tamang term 😊 Officially received the document this morning. Maraming salamat po. It was an honor serving the country.
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Presenting your economic managers!💪
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Chino Leyco
2 years
Hong Kong-based AIA Group acquires MediCard Philippines. Subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, the leading HMO provider will be part of AIA Philippines (formerly Philam Life) @manilabulletin
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JUST IN: BSP Asst. Gov. Amenah F. Pangandaman named as the incoming Budget and Management Secretary of President-elect Marcos @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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@mlq3 @daxlucas JUST GOT THIS-Sir, spoke to Bong Consing - President of BAP. He assured me it was not a meeting with IATF and BAP or even the local banks. Confirmed with BSP: Not familiar and never had a mtng with above discussion points.
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Chino Leyco
4 years
READ: More than 500 journalists, editors, media workers express solidarity with their colleagues in ABS-CBN; condemn "unjust," "cruel" decision of House committee on legislative franchises Full list of signatories:
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PBMM is stuck in a pickle. He must choose between a seasoned govt exec and a finance expert with connections to a powerful tycoon to lead the Maharlika Fund. To add spice, the finance expert used to work near the govt exec’s grand office. Let the race begin!
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Chino Leyco
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Sec. Ben's departure rumors are making the rounds once more. The alleged replacement is a "Recto." But which one? Ralph or Eric?
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
2 years
READ: A group of Filipino tax experts urges the public to faithfully comply with their tax filing obligations @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
7 years
BREAKING: Sources say Pres. Duterte "fired" DILG Sec Sueno for allegedly "pocketing money" from Austrian fire trucks deal @manila_bulletin
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Chino Leyco
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Rumor has it that the MIF's IRR suspension is simply a plot twist in the dramatic saga of a departing economic manager 🫣
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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LOOK: Makati’s @PeninsulaHotels turns off its iconic fountain as Metro Manila reels from water shortage @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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Guessing game continues: veteran banker Dennis Montecillo has been added to the list. @DOF_PH
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Chino Leyco
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LOOK: @DOF_PH newly opened cafeteria that would make other government employees feel sad about their canteen @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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READ: Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays offers Sen. Imee Marcos "a special briefing" on PH economy to conducted by senior officials responsible for country's economic development @manilabulletin
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READ: BIR grants VAT exemption to 21 medicines for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, mental illness, and tuberculosis @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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READ: Malacañang has recalled the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) in order to make adjustments, specifically regarding the appointment of key managers. @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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Who would have thought it? In Oct 2018, then budget secretary Ben Diokno, now the incoming central bank chief, visited the BSP Media Room (📷: DBM)
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
2 years
Sources say two bankers who are connected with BBM have declined the finance position @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
1 year
JUST IN: Inflation jumps to 8.0 percent in November from 7.7 percent in October; 3.7 percent in the same month last year, the PSA reports @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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Back in the game! A retired banker may emerge to head Marhalika Investment Corp.💪
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Chino Leyco
2 years
"Please help educate the public," Dominguez tells the media as some tax experts fear that the Comelec decision could be taken out of context and make filing of tax returns less compelling @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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LOOK: Key findings from the COVID-19 company survey conducted by ⁦⁦⁦ @NEDAhq ⁩ ⁦ @DOF_PH ⁩ ⁦ @WorldBank ⁩ in July ⁦ @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
5 years
LOOK: Yosi Kadiri vs. health and finance ministers @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
5 years
Taipan Lucio Tan is one of the early birds in tonight's Banker's Night at the @BangkoSentral . Walking unaided, Kapitan was greeted by other early birds like fellow tycoon Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, former Gov. Tetangco, MB member Favila, former MB member Bunye @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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BSP Gov. Diokno says banknotes bearing his “parang tatlong bulate” signature will be circulating by June; central bank staff asked him to write out the date on all documents he’s signing as added security @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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Finance Sec. @SecBenDiokno to Maharlika Wealth Fund "ignorant" critics: "Maraming mga gano'n, nag co-comment na hindi pa na babasa ang bill. Out of ignorance, mag co-comment ka." @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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Today, Rosalia De Leon officially begins her role as a member of the Monetary Board.
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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Before 6/30, an official from the previous admin was approached to work under the new leadership. His response was clear: "I refuse to serve any M." He had a clear understanding of his limits and recognized that he couldn't perform miracles to change someone.
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Duterte, Robredo win in Department of Finance mock polls @manila_bulletin
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Chino Leyco
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Two of President Marcos’ economic managers are pushing for the integration of healthcare coverage as a part of the compensation package for all government employees.
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Chino Leyco
6 years
JUST IN: Inflation at 5.7 percent in July; year-to-date at 4.5 percent, PSA says @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
4 years
Former @DOF_PH , @NEDAhq chiefs, along with state bankers, eminent economists, industrialists seek immediate congressional passage of the CREATE bill @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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Monetary Board Member Benjamin Diokno after being sworn in
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Chino Leyco
8 years
Tax experts say Duterte willing to raise excise tax rates on alcohol products, luxury cars, other non-essential goods @manila_bulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
8 years
PH is now the fastest growing economy in Asia, beating China's 6.7% growth in Q1 @manila_bulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
7 months
“One potential modification to the IRR is to grant the President the authority to appoint individuals who have not submitted applications for the positions.”
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
4 years
Pernia also drew the ire of his fellow economic manager when he wanted NEDA to be "independent," "not part of the Cabinet like the BSP" @manilabulletin
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Lucio "Hun Hun" Tan III, 27, says he will sustain his late father, Lucio "Bong" Tan Jr., green sustainability projects @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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At last night's Ejap event, @jearcalas from the Philippine Star gave @ralphrecto a bag of chicharon. Much to our surprise, the finance chief prefers to enjoy it with KETCHUP rather than the traditional vinegar or eating it plain. His verdict on this chicharon brand? “Masarap!”
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@MBChinoLeyco
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JUST IN: Pagcor chief Domingo says Pres. Duterte lifted the moratorium on new casino operations imposed more than three-years ago @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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Gov't budget deficit hits P1.14 trillion at end-Sept. Last month alone, fiscal gap reached P180.9 billion, Treasury says @manilabulletin
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2 years
Insurance Commission approves Gokongwei-led JE Holding, Inc.'s acquisition of a 42.31% stake in Maxicare Health Corp. @manilabulletin
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PH GDP performed better than other economies with much bigger stimulus packages, Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays says @manilabulletin
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Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays says OSG Jose Calida's opinion has no bearing on tax matters; offshore gaming operators are subject to PH taxes @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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LOOK: Former Finance Secretary and Monetary Board Member Benjamin Diokno shares photos of his oath-taking ceremony yesterday with BSP Governor Eli Remolona. @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
8 years
LOOK: BIR's top corporations @manila_bulletin
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Chino Leyco
6 years
JUST IN: NG incurs P86.4 billion budget deficit in July @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
4 years
JUST IN: Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays says capital markets will reopen. PDEX, PSE, BSP are now exempted from enchanced community quarantine @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
8 years
Outgoing Finance Sec Cesar Purisima on UK's decision to leave European Union @manila_bulletin
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Ready for the scoop on January's inflation? This could leave many analysts scratching their heads. Word is, it's slipped under the 3% mark
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Chino Leyco
4 years
Finance dept rejects proposal to grant tax incentives for San Miguel's Bulacan Airport; @DOF_PH tells House ways and means panel that unsolocited project is not qualified to recieve state gurantee, tax exemptions @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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NOW: World Bank holds a press conference where its economist says PH needs to triple GDP per capita in 2-decades to achieve govt “Ambisyon” @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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Chismis: Super economic manager is just getting started, and for now, Mr. Batangueño lawmaker will take over the SOF role while the former learns the ropes in the complex political world. 🤫
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Chino Leyco
8 years
SSS management lauds PNoy's decision on pension hike, saying it saves the fund from bankruptcy, upholds sustainability @manila_bulletin
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Chino Leyco
4 years
Manila Bulletin asks Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays if he was the reason why the NEDA chief resigned, Pres. Duterte's chief economic manager replies "I can't imagine why" @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
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@cielo_magno Thank you for your service, ma'am. Though brief, your contributions were meaningful. Best of luck in your future endeavors, ma'am.
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LOOK: Customs strikes! Warrants of Seizure and Detention have been served against the owners of 51 top-tier vehicles at a showroom in Pasig City, Wednesday. @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
3 years
JUST IN: Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer (FIST) signed into law by Pres. Duterte today, Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays says @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
2 years
READ: Dominguez's key analysis of the first-quarter growth @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays says last-minute decision to retract GCQ shift in NCR was made because "some members of the IATF felt that not all the rules were in place" @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
4 years
The young Tan graduated summa cum laude from Stanford University with a double degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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LOOK: Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays cites top taxpayers that filed 2019 ITR ahead of extended payment deadlines. List: @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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Finance Sec. Ralph Recto retains all DOF officials in their current roles and appoints Maria Luwalhati C. Dorotan Tiuseco as chief of staff @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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LOOK: Former Finance Sec. and current BSP Monetary Board Member Benjamin E. Diokno officially passes the leadership of the @DOF_PH to new Finance Sec. Ralph G. Recto today @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
4 years
LOOK: Filipino fast-food chain @Jollibee , US celebrity chef @Rick_Bayless open Tortazo, a Mexican restaurant inside the Willis Tower in Chicago @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
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Finance Sec. @SecSonnySays to people wanting the govt to borrow more to stimulate the economy and forget about credit ratings: "That's very anti-Filipino" @manilabulletin
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Chino Leyco
4 years
Treasury says BSP's P300 billion lending to national government is zero interest; entire amount received today @manilabulletin
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
8 months
Former Cabinet official on ex-DA Sec. Manny Piñol’s attack against RTL: Without critical data and advice from knowledgeable individuals, his remarks may not be specific or helpful.
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@MBChinoLeyco
Chino Leyco
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LOOK: @DOF_PH Chief @SecSonnySays : A useful table on rice prices (Philippines retail and farmgate, plus Thai retail price) over 2010-2019. Prepared at my request by @BangkoSentral Department of Economic Research @manilabulletin
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