Europe, Asia economic partnership ‘wise’ move: Marcos
Citing the developments in the region, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Europe should look to Asia for partnership in post-Covid-19 recovery.
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Marcos certifies Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage bill as urgent
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent a bill providing stringent penalties against agricultural smugglers, hoarders, and profiteers.
Kontra sa Konstitusyon! Ombudsman says no law requiring SALN submission
Ombudsman Samuel Martires said there’s no law requiring government employees to submit their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) even if it’s provided for in the Constitution and the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
ADB slashes 2023 PH growth forecast to 5.7%
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has slashed its 2023 Philippine economic growth projection from 6 percent to 5.7 percent due to inflation and global headwinds.
Bonjour Bongbong! Macron invites Marcos anew to visit France
French President Emmanuel Macron has renewed his invitation for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to embark on a state visit to France.
2024 budget certified as urgent
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for the swift passage of the proposed 2024 budget.
Congress on track for December passage of Marcos’ priority bills
The Congress is “on track” for the December passage of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s priority measures, Malacañang said Wednesday, citing congressional leaders.
Multi-use infra to fix climate change-induced flooding: Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised the need for the government to build flood control infrastructures to reduce the consequences of climate change.
Marcos laments lack of cold storage for fish
The government is putting up more cold storage facilities to preserve fish quality, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said.
Mayaman lang makikinabang! Ben Diokno bucks suspension of VAT, excise tax on fuel
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Tuesday said suspending value-added tax (VAT) and excise tax on petroleum will hurt the economy and reduce revenues by PHP72.6 billion just in the last quarter of this year.
